Esports
Infront and IIHF launch fan-focused esports tournament streamed on Twitch
The International Ice Hockey Federation has announced plans to host its first Esports Fan Championship later this month
Endeavor set to sell part of stake in Fortnite publisher Epic Games
Endeavor, the US-based sports and entertainment group whose assets include the IMG agency and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), is set to sell part of its stake in US video game and software developer…
NBA 2K League signs multifaceted rights deal with ESPN
The NBA 2K League has signed a multifaceted rights deal with ESPN, which includes the first linear broadcasts of the National Basketball Association’s esports property in the US.
Bach touts further cost-cutting, reduced events calendar to tackle Covid-19 crisis
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has stated the Olympic Movement’s response to Covid-19 is likely to result in further cost-cutting measures and flagged up Olympic postponement costs a…
IMG teams with Facebook for Stay at Home Slam
The IMG agency has united eight of its top tennis clients, including the Williams sisters and Naomi Osaka, with leading names from the world of sport, entertainment and fashion to launch a new virtual…
“Remote production is extremely difficult” | Inside the NHL Player Gaming Challenge
The NHL will this week become the latest major sports organization to launch a players-only esports competition in an attempt to stay relevant and keep fans engaged. Bob Williams reports.
APAC’s biggest domestic motorsport series, Supercars, turns to global stars for engagement
Tom King speaks to Supercars' chief executive Sean Seamer, and takes a look at how Australia's top motorsports series is adapting in order to keep its fans engaged during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Online tournaments keep Southeast Asian esports revenues flowing during pandemic
Chris Tran, head of esports in Southeast Asia for League of Legends publisher Riot Games, and Mark Chew, managing director of marketing agency Reddentes Sports, spoke to SportBusiness earlier this month…
NBC to broadcast inaugural virtual Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, the organizers of the Kentucky Derby, has announced it will conduct a virtual running of the iconic horse racing event on May 2
MLB, MLBPA finalize broadcast plans for esports league
Current league rights holders ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, MLB Network each involved
NHL creates players-only esports competition
The National Hockey League has become the latest major sports organization to create a players-only esports tournament to help fill the sports competition void amid the global Covid-19 pandemic
Relevent Sports, LaLiga, and Uninterrupted create players-only esports tournament
Relevent Sports Group has partnered with LaLiga and LeBron James’s media company Uninterrupted to create a players-only esports soccer competition featuring athletes from a variety of sports.
Online gaming has boomed, but esports isn’t immune to Covid-19
The video gaming industry is thriving at the minute, but that doesn't mean esports is thriving, too. Callum McCarthy looks at why.
‘Undervalued’ Southeast Asian esports properties battle on amid Covid-19
Chris Tran, head of esports in Southeast Asia for League of Legends publisher Riot Games, and Mark Chew, managing director of marketing agency Reddentes Sports, spoke to SportBusiness about the pandemic's impact, how more broadcasters are considering esports content, and said esports remains undervalued in the region.
Research shows growing interest in esports gambling
Research from global consumer research agency 2CV and market researcher ProdegeMR has revealed that esports gambling revenue is set to double from $7bn (€6.5
Nascar begins to expand audience with iRacing Pro Invitational Series
Nascar's newly developed iRacing Pro Invitational Series after several initial races is proving to be a powerful tool in reaching fans who had not previously followed the organization.
Formula E launches 9-week esports series
Formula E has launched a 9-week esports competition featuring all of its drivers and teams and will donate the proceeds from the new event to Unicef’s efforts to support children during the Covid-19 c…
Kyle Larson fired by Chip Ganassi Racing following racial slur
Nascar Cup Series driver Kyle Larson has been fired by his team Chip Ganassi Racing following his use of a racial slur during a virtual race over the weekend