Esports

COLOGNE: The Central European division of Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a multi-year partnership with ESL Gaming, the world’s biggest eSports company that will be managed out of UMG’s Berlin headquarters.

The aim of the agreement is to exclusively help Universal discover and promote new artists through ESL’s global tournaments and channels. In an industry first, UMG will partner with ESL to create the ultimate destination for gaming and music fans alike to experience the official soundtrack of the world’s esports leagues and tournaments. 

Apr 23, 2020 16:04
MADRID: After the success of MotoGP’s first ever Virtual Race, a second event was announced and Virtual Race 2 was broadcast on Sunday the 12th of April.
Apr 23, 2020 16:04
WRC PROMOTER GmbH, commercial rights holders of the FIA World Rally Championship, has completed a multi-year agreement with sim racing hardware experts Fanatec to become the official partner of the WRC’s eSports activities. Fanatec is the leading brand for sim racing hardware, including steering wheels, pedals and complete cockpits for PlayStation, Xbox and PC-based motorsport simulators.
Apr 21, 2020 16:04
LAS VEGAS: The 51st running of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), set to begin Tuesday, May 26 from the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, is officially being postponed as a result of the public health emergency involving COVID-19.   It is now targeted for fall of 2020, with exact dates and events to be determined.
Apr 20, 2020 17:04
LONDON: Premier League footballers will be putting their EA SPORTS FIFA 20 skills to the test in the inaugural ePremier League Invitational tournament. A host of familiar faces are going head to head as they represent their club in a knockout tournament from their own homes from Tuesday 21 April.
Apr 18, 2020 12:04
ESPORTS PLAYERS LEAGUE (ESPL), the new global esports tournament network and platform has entered into a strategic partnership with Paytm First Games, India’s leading gaming destination. 
Apr 16, 2020 18:04
MUNICH: The BMW brand is currently engaged in a major expansion of its involvement in the world of computer, online and simulation games (esports), a field that’s been continuously growing in popularity, especially among the next-generation target group. 
Apr 15, 2020 13:04
SINGAPORE: The Global Esports Federation, which lists Chinese internet titan Tencent as its founding partner, has confirmed key appointments in line with the GEF’s stated mission "to convene the world’s esports ecosystem". 
Apr 09, 2020 18:04
NEW YORK: ESPN and Riot Games have announced an agreement for ESPN to be the official U.S. linear and authenticated streaming platform for the 2020 League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) Spring Split Playoffs. Matches will air live on ESPN2 or the ESPN app, with all matches available on demand in the ESPN app immediately following competition.
Apr 09, 2020 18:04
MUMBAI: Even as the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the sporting calendar, all of which has come to a screeching halt right now, fantasy gaming platforms are at "sixes and sevens" as they need live sporting events to feed off and that source has dried up.
Apr 09, 2020 17:04
THE 2019-20 SEASON OF THE Indian Super League ended with ATK triumphing over Chennaiyin FC in the playoff final to become third-time champion. FC Goa, meanwhile, topped group stage to claim the first-ever league winners' shield and an AFC Champions League slot to top it all. The country's premier football tournament now features in the FIFA Mobile game as well.