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iRacing and IndyCar have announced a multiyear licensing agreement, officially reuniting the two brands ahead of the 2024 IndyCar Series schedule and highlighted by the return of the iRacing Indianapolis 500. In addition to the rebranding of IndyCar events on iRacing, members will have access to series content for private events and leagues. The new […]
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Blast has announced a multi-year deal and collaboration with Epic Games to run the Fortnite Championship Series and Rocket League Championship Series starting this year with Blast handling all operations of competitions, event production and marketing of the two leagues. The announcement is an expansion of Blast’s previous partnership with competitive Fortnite, including October’s Global […]
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The International Olympic Committee is looking at creating an Olympic Esports Games in 2026 and have it hosted in Japan, Kyodo News reported recently. The report said “Japanese officials are expected to step up talks in 2024 at the IOC’s request.” The IOC has committed to an expanded interest in esports, with President Thomas Bach […]
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The Global Esports Federation and International Esports Federation have announced a collaboration to drive advancement and deliver new opportunities across the esports landscape. The agreement was finalized at the Riyadh 2023 Global Esports Games, the GEF’s multi-title competition which was hosted by the Saudi Esports Federation. Moving forward, the two parties will combine their expertise […]
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Global design firm Populous has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s National Gaming and Esports Strategy to create plans for a massive esports district in Riyadh. Qiddiya Gaming and Esports District, the world’s first mixed-use gaming and esports district, will attract gamers to an area dedicated to esports, entertainment, sports and culture. “We are proud to have […]
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Mark Zimmerman has been named the commissioner of Riot League’s League Championship Series in North America after being involved with the LCS for nearly a decade as a coach, on-air broadcaster and analyst. Riot Games also revealed that the LCS will be returning to weekend action for its events beginning with Opening Week presented by […]
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The International Esports Federation elected Prince Faisal as president during the Extraordinary General Meeting on November 26 in Busan, South Korea, extending an interim term that began earlier this year. Faisel was elected with 71 votes (98.6%) and his presidential term will run through 2025. He was appointed acting president of IESF on October 3, […]
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The National Hockey League has announced a multiyear partnership with fan engagement company Rival to serve as the official tournament platform and league operator for all competitions within the NHL’s esports umbrella, including the EA Sports NHL World Championship. Under the agreement, Rival will host all initiatives associated with the EA Sports NHL 24 World […]
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Esports entertainment company Blast has partnered with Visit Denmark ahead of the upcoming Fall Final in Copenhagen from November 22–26 to promote Denmark as a leading destination and esports hub for fans and travelers. “Denmark is not only a leading destination for world travelers, but it has also positioned itself as a place of choice […]
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London’s O2 Arena will host the 2024 League of Legends World Championship on November 2, 2024, the event organizer of one of the world’s largest esports events announced over the weekend. Launched in 2009, its World Championships was held in South Korea this month. It will be the fifth time the event goes to Europe. […]
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The Diamond Head Classic, sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines and traditionally held during the December holiday period, will be rescheduled starting in 2025 to late November around the Thanksgiving holiday with a women’s tournament added to the schedule.
The World Ice and Snow Sailing Association Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships will be held in Madison, Wisconsin, during the first week of February and the first time the event has been held in the United States.
Lincoln, Nebraska, will host the 2025 First Serve event that brings together eight college volleyball teams to start the season.
Cogne, Italy, will host the Winter Triathlon World Championships in February, one year after the Italian resort city of Pragelato hosted the event.
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