Esports
Former Relativity Sports chief launches new agency
Happy Walters, former chief executive of the Relativity Sports agency, has launched Catalyst Sports & Media, a new company that will act as a strategic advisor, investor and talent representative for clients in the sports industry.
Activision Blizzard to launch esports league
Activision Blizzard, an American interactive gaming and entertainment company, has announced it will launch a professional esports league in 2017.
ESPORTS | The endemic and non-endemic brands that are starting to sponsor esports
It's still early days for esports and sponsorship. 'Non-endemic' brands are starting to dip their toes in the water, and the values of deals are starting to rise.
Leaders Sport Business Summit | 5 things we learnt about esports
Esports was the hot topic at Leaders, writes Kevin McCullagh. Whatever you think of its merit as a sport, its role in the sports industry and whether it will live up to the hype, interest among the sports business community is ferocious and the esports sessions at Leaders were packed. So what did we learn?
Ligue 1 and EA Sports unveil new esports competition
The Ligue de Football Professionnel, which operates the French football league, has teamed up with game developer Electronic Arts’ EA Sports division to launch e-Ligue 1, a nationwide esports competition.
Philadelphia 76ers mark first with esports venture
NBA basketball franchise the Philadelphia 76ers has acquired esports teams Dignitas and Apex in a deal that marks a first for a North American sports club.
ESPORTS | The esports ecosystem
A guide to the segments that make up the esports industry, how they fit together, and how revenue flows through the ecosystem.
ESPORTS | The role of publishers in esports
To understand esports, you must understand what role games publishers - the companies that create and sell games - play in the sector.
North American teams promise ‘new evolution’ for esports through alliance
Seven North American esports teams have joined together under the banner of the Professional Esports Association (PEA) to launch a series of new leagues and competitions.
AEG to drive ESL’s global growth, Fox Sports exec takes the helm at MLG
Esports company ESL has entered into a partnership with sports and live entertainment firm Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) in an effort to extend its global reach, while interactive entertainment company Activision Blizzard has appointed veteran Fox Sports executive Pete Vlastelica to lead its Major League Gaming (MLG) arm.
ESPORTS | Esports: exciting, but difficult to value and still small in the global sports context
In the first piece from our new esports content channel, we take a critical look at the differing valuations of the industry, and its landmark deals to date.
Former HBO Sports chief named new commissioner of World Esports Association
Ken Hershman, former president of the HBO Sports division of US pay-television broadcaster HBO, has been appointed as executive chairman and commissioner of the World Esports Association (WESA).
ESPORTS | The Game Changer (4/4) – Market size and Business model
The esports competitive video game movement has attracted plenty of hype, but is it justified and what are the implications for established sports? SportBusiness International investigates.
ESPORTS | The Game Changer (3/4) – Growing pains and Challenges
The esports competitive video game movement has attracted plenty of hype, but is it justified and what are the implications for established sports? SportBusiness International investigates.
ESPORTS | The Game Changer (2/4) – Comparisons and Expertise
The esports competitive video game movement has attracted plenty of hype, but is it justified and what are the implications for established sports? SportBusiness International investigates.
ESPORTS | The Game Changer (1/4) – Esports Focus
The esports competitive video game movement has attracted plenty of hype, but is it justified and what are the implications for established sports? SportBusiness International investigates.