Esports
Blast’s Paris Major heads to cinema screens in eight European countries
Esports entertainment company Blast has agreed a deal with Cineworld to show the finale of the Paris Major 2023 live across 39 cinemas in eight different countries
Microsoft’s $68.7bn Activision Blizzard deal gains European approval
The European Commission has approved US-based technology giant Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn (€63.1bn
Regulator blocks Microsoft’s $68.7bn move for Activision Blizzard
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today (Wednesday) blocked US-based technology giant Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn (€62.2bn)
Guild Esports signs up Hummel, Bitstamp agrees early exit
London Stock Market-listed esports organisation Guild Esports has signed a three-year sponsorship and merchandising deal with Danish sports brand Hummel
Activision settles with DOJ over pay concerns in esports leagues
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement agreement with video game developer Activision Blizzard over a civil antitrust lawsuit concerning alleged limits on competition and pay for players…
IESF seeking bidders for future World Esports Championships
The International Esports Federation (IESF) has launched a bidding process for the next three editions of its World Esports Championships
Astralis considers delisting, FaZe reports $53m loss
The board of directors at Astralis is considering a delisting of the Danish esports organisation following a sharp decrease in its share price, while FaZe Holdings has reported a net loss of $53.2m (€48.9
PGL retains IMG for media, sponsorship and data rights
Esports company PGL has further extended its representation agreement with the IMG agency
Microsoft offers concessions to gain EC approval of Activision Blizzard takeover
US-based technology giant Microsoft has made “binding commitments” to the European Commission (EC) in an effort to secure regulatory approval for its proposed $68.7bn (€64.2bn)
Excel Esports adds HSBC UK to sponsorship portfolio
UK-based esports brand Excel Esports has named banking group HSBC UK as the organisation's ‘Official Financial Services Partner and Financial Health Provider’.
Sport1 strikes new ESL FACEIT rights deal
Commercial broadcaster Sport1 has extended its ESL Pro Tour rights as part of a new agreement with esports tournament organiser and production company ESL FACEIT.
Sportfive adds Giants to esports representation roster
The Sportfive agency has further enhanced its esports portfolio by agreeing an alliance with Spanish organisation Giants
NASCAR launches gaming experience on Roblox
NASCAR has launched NASCAR Speed Hub on online game platform Roblox as it continues its efforts to attract new fans
World Squash Federation moves into VR space with Racket:Next
The World Squash Federation (WSF) has closed a deal with the Virtual Sports Association and game design studio One Hamsa centred on the endorsement of virtual reality game Racket:Next
EA Sports to add NWSL teams, players to Fifa 23
Electronic Arts (EA), the National Women's Soccer League, and the NWSL Players Association have announced that NWSL teams and players will be integrated into EA Sports' popular Fifa 23 video game
Panini agrees sponsorship ahead of eLaLiga’s third US Challenge
La Liga North America has announced a sponsorship deal with Panini America as the third edition of eLaLiga US Challenge begins
IOC launches Olympic Esports Series ahead of finals in Singapore
The International Olympic Committee has revealed more details surrounding its Olympic Esports Series 2023, a global virtual and simulated sports competition that will culminate in Singapore from June 22-25
Guild Esports launches in-house studio to drive esports and gaming-led campaigns
David Beckham co-owned esports organisation Guild Esports has launched a new in-house production and creative studio to provide bespoke campaigns for its sponsors, as well as independent brands and media…