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The ESL One Frankfurt 2016 survival guide

ESL One Frankfurt 2016 returns to the Commerzbank Arena for the third consecutive year on June 18-19. Eight world-class teams will battle it out for the coveted ESL One trophy and a share of the US$250,000+ prize pool. We’ve gathered …

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SKY AND ITV PARTNER WITH GINX TO LAUNCH THE UK’S ONLY 24 HOUR ESPORTS TV CHANNEL

Sky and ITV have joined forces with Ginx TV to launch the UK & Ireland’s only 24-hour eSports TV channel, GINX eSports TV, with ITV and Sky expected to take minority stakes in the business to support its growth.

Aiming …

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Microsoft adding tournament features to Xbox One, launching $100,000 Killer Instinct Tour

Microsoft has used E3 week to announce new eSports related features for the Xbox One and a $100,000 Killer Instinct competition.

At its press conference on Monday the platform holder announced Xbox Arena, a new set of features coming to …

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ESL One Frankfurt live and exclusive on SPORT1: German free-TV to broadcast esports

Support extends to dedicated SPORTS1 esports app with live updates and more!

ESL, the world’s largest esports company, and SPORT1, Germany’s leading 360° multimedia sports platform confirm rumours of a partnership to bring esports to German free-TV. As part of …

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Pantamera CS:GO Challenge is back with its third season

The award winning Recycle for Esports campaign will be returning this June with its third season of the Pantamera CS:GO Challenge. Throughout the next five months, teams with a majority Swedish roster will be able to compete in a series …

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Kinguin proudly announces its gold sponsorship of ESL!

A leading gaming marketplace and a top-class global eSport organization are joining forces to deliver an unforgettable experience for every eSport fan.

This sponsorship is a testimony to Kinguin’s devotion to the eSport community. Involvement in tournaments has always been …

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“The Brooklyn Beatdown” brings Street Fighter V to ESL One New York

At ESL One New York, fans won’t only be treated with a world class CS:GO tournament, but so much more. After being announced last Friday, “The Brooklyn Beatdown” is set to see up to 1024 players clash in Street Fighter …

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All of the teams and the groups are now confirmed – we’re ready for ESL One Cologne!

The ESL One Cologne 2016 offline qualifier came to a conclusion last weekend with eight out of the 16 competing teams securing a Challenger slot at the next major. FaZe Clan and mousesports qualified for the main event on day …

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Manchester United enter bidding war with Fnatic as they look to sign their first eSports team

Manchester United Football Club are in talks with a competitive gaming team as they look to enter the eSports industry.

The historic English Premier League football club are in talks with a professional European Overwatch team who are currently signed …

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ESL to host UK Overwatch community cups

ESL is planning to organise UK Overwatch community cups – which could lead to the creation of an official ESL UK Overwatch Premiership.

The first tournament will take place next week on Wednesday June 15th, and will likely be cast …

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