RANKING TOURNAMENT: Sonic Boom Summer Edition

By CAPCOM Madrid, Spain | July 30 – July 31 Live Stream and Event Information Sonic Boom Summer Edition One of two Ranking Tournaments this weekend takes us to Madrid, Spain for Sonic Boom Summer Edition! Many of Europe’s top players are attending as well as MOV and YOUDEAL MJS|Haitani from Japan!… Read the rest

Meet the broadcast team for the first Heroes of the Storm North America Fall Regional of 2016

By ESL Gaming The first North American Heroes of the Storm Fall Regional will be a three-day event on the weekend of Friday, August 5 and we have an amazing talent lineup to take you through the tournament. Join your favorite casters and analysts as the top Heroes of the Storm players from North America …

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Are Multi-Million Prize Pools Actually Good For eSports?

By Ginx eSports TV The total prize pool of Dota 2’s The International competition currently sits at $18.5 million, and that’s a great number. The largest of any eSports competition ever, in fact. It’s fantastic for the fans whose purchases help fund the prize, for the players who will win a portion of that significant …

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ELEAGUE to Live Stream Coverage of Season One Semifinals and Championship on Twitter

ELEAGUE, a professional eSports organization formed in partnership between Turner and WME | IMG, and Twitter will partner to provide live streaming coverage of this week’s ELEAGUE semifinals and championship, featuring Valve’s popular Counter-Strike: Global Offensive game. The live event competitions will be held Friday and Saturday, July 29 and 30, from Cobb Energy Performing …

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WCS Circuit: Summer Championship Talent Lineup

by Blizzard Esports You now know the players, so time to reveal the talent who will be bringing the WCS Circuit: Summer Championship to life! Eight talented people from around the world will be in Montreal as we will have two hosts, and six casters. Leading the panel at DreamHack: Montreal will be Shaun “Apollo” …

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The North American Halo Championship Series: Pro League Summer Finals are this weekend at L.A. Live!

By ESL Gaming With seven weeks in the books, the regular season of the Halo Championship Series: Pro League has come to a close. In conjunction with KCON 2016, eight teams will converge in The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. Live this weekend, all with something to prove. For some, this tournament serves as a …

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A beginner’s guide to competitive World of Tanks

By ESL Gaming Wargaming.net League (WGL) is the global esports league for World of Tanks. It encompasses the four main regions of Russia/CIS, Europe, North America, and Asia/Oceania. To find out more about how competitive World of Tanks is played check out the the explanations on the 7/68 and Attack/Defense formats below.… Read the rest

Vainglory Summer Season Championships Set for North America and Europe with Live Stream on Twitch

Elite Players of The World’s Leading Touchscreen Esport to Compete in Seattle, Washington and Cologne, Germany Tournament Brings Together the Best Players from Vainglory Summer Season, Sponsored by the Amazon Appstore Vainglory Update 1.20 Now Live – Introducing Bots, Summer Party Saw, New Skins and more Vainglory, the world’s leading touchscreen esport, will hold its …

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Intel Extreme Masters Shanghai survival guide

Intel Extreme Masters kicks off Season 11 in Shanghai in just one day! Sixteen players from around the world will gather at the Shanghai New International Expo Center to compete for WCS points and a share of the US$50,000 prize pool. With the action kicking off tomorrow, we’ve gathered everything you need to know about …

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ULTIMATE MEDIA VENTURES PARTNERS WITH SLS LAS VEGAS HOTEL & CASINO FOR “BATTLE ON THE STRIP” ESPORTS TOURNAMENT SERIES

Las Vegas’ First Resident Esports Tournament Series to Feature Rotating Monthly Competitive Titles Where Pro and Amateur Teams Battle it Out, Offering Significant Prize Pools Ultimate Media Ventures, LLC (UMV) – the VC-backed esports innovation and media company – is pleased to today announce a partnership with SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino for the …

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ESL One returns to South East Asia with US$250,000 Dota 2 tournament, January 6-8 2017

ESL will kick 2017 off with an event in South East Asia, as the company announced today that next year’s first stop for the ESL One circuit will take place in the prestigious Arena of Stars in Genting, Malaysia. The US$250,000 tournament for the world’s top eight Dota 2 teams will be held in partnership …

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ELEAGUE Culminates Season One with Championship Weekend

Semifinal Round on Friday, July 29, to Showcase Fnatic vs. Na’Vi at 5 p.m. ET on Twitch; mousesports vs. Virtus Pro at 10 p.m. on TBS TBS to Present Live Coverage of ELEAGUE Championship on Saturday, July 30, at 4 p.m. ELEAGUE, the professional eSports organization created by Turner and WME | IMG, will culminate …

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CALL OF DUTY WORLD LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL QUALIFIERS FROM EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND REGIONS SET

Eight European and Two Australian/New Zealand Teams Secure Spots for Final Showdown at Call of Duty XP; US Bracket Draws Near with Final Qualifiers in Early August The final regional qualifiers representing Europe and Australia/New Zealand for the Call of Duty® World League Championship, Presented by PlayStation®4 have been confirmed. These teams will join previous …

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Call of Duty® MLG Orlando Open Brings in Top Talent, Casters for Call of Duty®: World League, Presented by PlayStation®4 Event

By MLG MLG returns to Orlando, Florida August 5-7th; Spectator & VIP passes available at MLG.tv/Orlando2016 We are excited to announce that Major League Gaming®, in collaboration with the Call of Duty® World League (CWL), Presented by PlayStation®4, will be bringing the best casters in Call of Duty® to the MLG Orlando Open.… Read the rest