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HONOR Named Main Partner of Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup Foundation has secured a partnership with global mobile phone manufacturer HONOR, naming the company a main partner for the inaugural Esports World Cup.
- HONOR has been named a main partner of the Esports World Cup, which takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 3 to August 25, 2024.
- The HONOR 200 Pro smartphone will serve as the official device for mobile esports competitions, including Free Fire, Honor of Kings, and the Women’s ML:BB tournament.
- The Esports World Cup is funded by a grant from the Saudi Arabian government and is facilitated by the ESL FACEIT Group, a subsidiary of the Saudi-owned Savvy Games Group.
Star Sports Network Secures Esports World Cup Media Rights
Star Sports Network, a subsidiary of Disney Star, has secured the exclusive media rights to broadcast the Esports World Cup within India.
- Star Sports Network, a subsidiary of Disney India, has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights for the Esports World Cup in India.
- The Esports World Cup is a multi-week, multi-discipline tournament taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, running from July 3 to August 25, 2024.
- Financial terms of the media rights agreement between Star Sports Network and the Esports World Cup Foundation were not disclosed.
Esports World Cup Partners With LG UltraGear
The Esports World Cup Foundation has secured a partnership with LG UltraGear, designating the brand as the main partner and exclusive gaming monitor sponsor for the inaugural Esports World Cup.
- The Esports World Cup Foundation has named LG UltraGear as the exclusive gaming monitor sponsor and a main partner for the inaugural Esports World Cup.
- The competition will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 3 to August 25, 2024.
- LG UltraGear will supply approximately 990 of its 32GS95UE OLED gaming monitors for use during tournament matches and at interactive brand booths.
Star Sports to Broadcast BGMS Season 3
NODWIN Gaming has secured a broadcast partnership with the Star Sports network for the third consecutive year to air the Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series (BGMS) Season 3.
- NODWIN Gaming has secured a broadcast deal with Star Sports to televise the Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series (BGMS) Season 3 for the third consecutive year.
- The tournament is scheduled to be broadcast live on the Star Sports network from July 19 to August 11, 2024.
- TVS Raider has been named the official mobility partner for the event, and Philips OneBlade has been signed as the official styling partner.
Esports World Cup Foundation Partners With stc Group
The Esports World Cup Foundation has secured a partnership with the Riyadh-based telecommunications provider stc Group, designating the company as an elite and founding partner for the inaugural Esports World Cup.
- The Esports World Cup Foundation has named Riyadh-based stc Group as an elite and founding partner for the inaugural Esports World Cup.
- The Esports World Cup is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, over an eight-week period starting July 3 and ending August 25, 2024.
- The event features a total prize pool of $60 million USD across a diverse range of titles, including Call of Duty, Dota 2, League of Legends, and Street Fighter 6.
Cloud9 Finalizing Deal With New York Subliners
North American esports organization Cloud9 is in the process of finalizing a partnership with the Call of Duty League (CDL) team, the New York Subliners.
- Cloud9 is finalizing a partnership with the Call of Duty League (CDL) team New York Subliners to represent the organization at the Esports World Cup in August.
- The partnership focuses on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III competition, with reports suggesting Cloud9 may consider a full acquisition of the team in the future.
- Cloud9’s interest in the roster is driven by financial incentives provided through the Esports World Cup Club Support Program, which rewards clubs for signing teams to compete in the multi-title event.
Bayes Esports Named Official Match Data Supplier of the Esports World Cup
Bayes Esports has been appointed as the exclusive official match data supplier for the Esports World Cup, a major international competition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Bayes Esports has been named the exclusive official match data supplier for the Esports World Cup, which takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July to August 2024.
- The partnership focuses on safeguarding match data integrity through the use of Bayes Esports’ proprietary technology, including its market monitoring service and data integrity policies.
- The Esports World Cup is a multi-game tournament featuring titles such as Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, and others.
Ustalenie Daty Premiery Gry „Creatures of Ava” na 7 Sierpnia 2024 Roku
The management of 11 bit studios S.A. has officially scheduled the global release of Creatures of Ava for August 7, 2024. This launch targets both PC users and owners of the Xbox Series X/S console.
- 11 bit studios S.A. will release the game 'Creatures of Ava' globally on August 7, 2024.
- The title will be available on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG) and Xbox Series X/S.
- The game will launch as a day-one title on both PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty League Teams Get Direct Invite to Esports World Cup
All 12 teams within the Call of Duty League (CDL) have received direct invitations to participate in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III competition at the upcoming Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- All 12 Call of Duty League (CDL) teams have received direct invitations to compete in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III tournament at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, scheduled for August 15–18, 2024.
- The Esports World Cup features a $20 million total prize pool for its overall club competition, with the top-performing organization receiving $7 million in addition to individual tournament winnings.
- While no CDL teams have officially confirmed their participation, organizations involved in the Esports World Cup Club Support Program—including FaZe Clan, 100 Thieves, G2 Esports, and OverActive Media—are considered likely candidates to attend.
SOOP Live Streaming Platform Officially Launches
SOOP, a global live streaming platform backed by the South Korean company AfreecaTV, officially launched in June 2024 across web and mobile applications.
- SOOP, a live streaming platform backed by the team behind South Korea-based AfreecaTV, has officially launched on web and mobile.
- The platform has secured broadcast rights for major esports titles, including Riot Games' VCT Pacific, Valorant Challengers Thailand, and the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC).
- SOOP will exclusively broadcast the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) League for viewers outside of South Korea and host content from the Union Mondiale de Billard (UMB).
Call of Duty Games Confirmed for the Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup, a major international tournament series held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has officially confirmed the inclusion of Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III in its 2024 competition schedule.
- Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III have been confirmed as official titles for the 2024 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The Call of Duty: Warzone tournament is scheduled for July 3–6 and will feature a $1 million USD prize pool across 21 competing teams.
- The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III competition will take place from August 15–18 with 16 teams competing for a $1.8 million USD prize pool.
Riot on Third-Party LoL Esports Events in 2025
Riot Games is adjusting its 2025 League of Legends global esports calendar to accommodate third-party tournament organizers.
- Riot Games will create a window in the 2025 League of Legends esports calendar in August, following the Mid-Season Invitational, to accommodate third-party events.
- While Riot has not confirmed participation in specific events, this scheduling adjustment provides space for teams to compete in third-party tournaments, such as the Saudi Arabian government-backed Esports World Cup.
- Riot maintains a hands-off organizational approach to third-party events but likely collects licensing fees for competitions run by outside entities.