Esports
US esports body becomes internationally recognised
The United States eSports Federation (USeF) has been accepted as a full member of the International eSports Federation (IeSF)
Uefa and EA Sports combine to create eChampions League
Uefa has entered into a partnership with EA Sports to create the eChampions League, with the final to be held in Madrid on May 31, the day before the Champions League final in the same city.
One Championship launches esports series with Dentsu
One Championship has announced it is creating a new esports championship in a joint venture with Japanese media agency Dentsu
NFL looks to tap into popularity of Fortnite with Epic Games partnership
The NFL is looking to capitalize on the huge popularity of Fortnite by allowing its team uniforms in the video game
Michael Jordan takes jump into esports with aXiomatic Gaming investment
Michael Jordan is the latest sports icon to invest in esports. The NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets owner has become a minority owner of aXiomatic Gaming, the parent company of Team Liquid.
PSG and Chinese esports team co-brand Fifa Online outfit
Paris Saint-Germain has expanded its partnership with Chinese esports organisation LGD Gaming to form a Fifa Online team
Schmidt takes up ESL role
Thomas Schmidt has been appointed as a member of the board at esports specialist Turtle Entertainment, which operates the ESL organisation
Celtic signs up to Piqué’s esports vision
Scottish Premiership champion Celtic has signed up as the fourth member of eFootball.Pro, an esports company founded by Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué.
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Fifa and EA expand esports competition roster
World football’s governing body Fifa and US video game company Electronic Arts have expanded the tournament schedule for this season’s EA Sports Fifa 19 Global Series, which acts as the pathway to the…
Real Madrid unveil esports arena as part of revamped Bernabeu
Real Madrid's revamped Bernabeu Stadium will potentially include an esports facility, according to an official video of the venue's proposed renderings. T
Uefa investigating potential Euro 2020 esports tournament
Uefa has begun exploring the possibility of launching an official esports tournament to coincide with the 2020 European Championships, in a move indicative of the strengthening ties between traditional…
PGA Tour partners with 2K Sports Golf Game
The PGA Tour has partnered with HB Studios 2K sports franchise to create a newly-licensed golf game, The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA Tour
AS Monaco partner with Orlando Magic NBA 2K League team
AS Monaco have become the latest French soccer team to try to tap into foreign markets via esports by announcing a partnership with Orlando Magic's NBA 2K League team, Magic Gaming.
Atlanta and Guangzhou commence Overwatch League expansion
Atlanta and Guangzhou have landed new teams in the Overwatch League as part of the first wave of expansion for the second season of the esports competition
Canada set for first esports arena
Canada is set for its first dedicated esports venue, with a new arena scheduled to open in Richmond next year
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Paris and Guangzhou lined up in Overwatch League expansion drive
US video game developer Activision Blizzard is lining up new teams representing Paris and Guangzhou for its Overwatch League esports competition as part of a broader expansion process, according to ESPN.com.
Whitman invests in Immortals, NBA stars back Swift
Technology industry veteran Meg Whitman has made a significant investment in global esports organisation Immortals, while NBA basketball stars Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala have also entered the competitive…