Esports
LaLiga launches esports division
Spanish football’s LaLiga has launched an esports division with the aim of featuring in several projects that will be unveiled in the near future.
Sports stars and teams invest in Vision Esports
Esports investment fund and management company Vision Esports, the parent firm of the Echo Fox, Twin Galaxies and Vision Entertainment properties, has closed a $38m (€30.9m) round of investment featuring backers from a host of organisations and individuals from within the sports industry.
Renault moves into professional esports sector
French automotive manufacturer Renault and its Renault Sports Racing division have expanded into the esports market by entering into a partnership with professional outfit Team Vitality.
New esports series commences expansion plan with Istanbul event
Istanbul has been announced as the first international host city for Blast Pro Series, a recently launched esports competition.
Nazara snaps up majority stake in Indian esports company
Mumbai-based Nazara Technologies has acquired a majority stake in Indian esports company Nodwin Gaming.
Infront targets esports with STARK link-up
The Infront agency is to expand its services into the professional esports market after agreeing an exclusive partnership with the STARK eSports agency.
Russian internet firm acquires leading esports organisation
Russian internet company Mail.Ru Group has acquired ESforce, a major player in the esports sector.
MLS enters esports sphere
North America’s Major League Soccer has launched its own esports competition, eMLS.
Dedicated betting service launches for esports market
A new online betting company has launched that will specialise in offering markets on esports events.
A-League enters esports sector
Football Federation Australia has detailed plans to launch a new esports league alongside the A-League top-tier club competition.
Engine Shop acquires esports agency
Experiential marketing agency Engine Shop has today (Monday) announced the acquisition of The Gamer Agency (TGA), an esports strategy, event production and development company.
NCAA brings in agency to aid esports probe
The National Collegiate Athletic Association has partnered with marketing and consulting firm Intersport to explore the role of esports within the college sports system.
MTG launches esports investment fund
Multi-territory commercial and pay-television broadcaster Modern Times Group has launched a $30m (€25.3m) investment fund that will target US and European online gaming companies.
F1 star Alonso launches esports team
Spanish Formula One motor-racing star Fernando Alonso has launched his own esports team through a partnership with Swiss consumer technology brand Logitech and Spanish organisation G2 Esports.
NBA heavyweights enter League of Legends series
NBA basketball franchises the Houston Rockets, Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors will enter teams in next year’s League of Legends North American League Championship Series, it has been confirmed.
FanDuel CEO to launch esports start-up
Nigel Eccles has announced he is quitting as the chief executive and co-founder of daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel in order to launch a new esports company.
Konami partners with Piqué’s esports firm on new football venture
Esports company eFootball.Pro, which was founded by Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué, has partnered with video game developer Konami to launch a new professional esports competition.
World Sailing launches esports championship
World Sailing has unveiled plans to enter into the esports market by forming the first virtual World Sailing Championships.