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 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.
Apr 06, 2020 15:04
MUMBAI: The first-ever FIFA Pro League India (PLI) for leading professional esports athletes in the country will be organised by ConnectIN Esports from 8 April and culminate with the Final Gameweek beginning May 31.
Apr 01, 2020 17:04
BENGALURU: ACT Fibernet, one of India’s largest wired ISPs (Internet Service Provider), Wednesday launched an exclusive online CS:GO (Counter Strike: Global Offensive) community tournament for all ACT Fibernet customers. This initiative is undertaken in partnership with The Esports Club (TEC), and will be held beginning from 3rd April till 12th April 2020.
Apr 01, 2020 15:04
NEW YORK: 2K, the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Tuesday announced the “NBA 2K Players Tournament,” an NBA 2K20 gameplay tournament between 16 current NBA players. 
Mar 31, 2020 17:03
MUMBAI: Fnatic presents #GamingForGood, a PUBG MOBILE charity tournament for and by the Indian gaming and esports community.  This is an initiative to raise funds to help some of those affected due to the currently ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament is being organized by Fnatic with support from endemic and non-endemic partners.
Mar 31, 2020 15:03
MUMBAI: CricPlay has unveiled the country’s first-ever free ‘Rewind Series’ gameplay on its fantasy cricket platform that enables Indian gamers to revisit some of the most historic cricket matches around the world by picking their favourite XI cricketers from a team of the pre-timed upcoming match.
Mar 26, 2020 19:03
STUTTGART, Germany: With TAG Heuer as new title sponsor, Porsche is further enhancing its virtual racing series. As part of the new sponsorship, the championship is now renamed to “Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup” and the series prize pool will increase to $200,000 for the upcoming season.
Mar 26, 2020 18:03
LONDON: Following fast in the wheeltracks of the ground-breaking All-Star Esports Battle, Torque Esports Corp is launching the motorsport Legends Trophy.  The Legends Trophy will pit drivers aged 40 and over against one another in identical cars as a prelude to this Saturday's third round of the All-Star Esports Battle.
Mar 23, 2020 18:03
THE IRONMAN GROUP, a Wanda Sports Group company, has announced that it will add the IRONMAN Virtual Racing (VR) Series to its portfolio, including the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge that will debut on April 4 through the IRONMAN Now Page on Facebook Watch.