League of Legends
GameBy Riot Games · Released Oct 27, 2009
Documents about League of Legends
Berlin International Gaming Jumps Into Fortnite
Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has officially entered the competitive Fortnite landscape, marking a strategic expansion of its global esports footprint.
- German esports organization Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has entered the Fortnite competitive scene by signing professional players Lycian “Kiduoo” Kubelt and Troy “Kiro” Alexis.
- The primary objective for the new roster is to compete in the Esports World Cup held this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- BIG plans to expand its Fortnite division by signing at least two additional players to eventually support 4v4 competitive formats.
Abios Powers Team Vitality Fan Engagement
Abios, an esports data and technology provider, has entered into a long-term partnership with the Paris-based esports organization Team Vitality.
- Esports data provider Abios has entered a long-term partnership with Team Vitality to supply match data for the organization's fan engagement prediction tool.
- The prediction tool allows fans to forecast Team Vitality's match outcomes to earn points, which can be redeemed for prizes such as merchandise and experiences with professional players.
- This initiative is an expansion of Team Vitality’s existing fan engagement ecosystem, which centers on the V.Hive app launched in November 2022.
Riot Announces Liga Republika 2024 for the Philippines
Riot Games has announced the launch of Liga Republika 2024, an expanded competitive League of Legends circuit for the Philippines.
- Riot Games has launched Liga Republika 2024, an expanded competitive League of Legends circuit for the Philippines that succeeds the 2023 Empyrean Cup.
- The tournament will feature 384 participating regional teams from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, representing a significant increase from the 256 teams that competed in 2023.
- The competition structure includes a May Kickoff Invitational, public open qualifiers from June to August, and a group stage in August for the top 16 teams.
ProGuides Will Shut Down at the End of May
ProGuides, an esports coaching platform, is set to cease operations at the end of May 2024.
- The esports coaching platform ProGuides is scheduled to wind down operations at the end of May 2024.
- Parent company Statespace, which acquired ProGuides in November 2022, has not provided official comment regarding the closure.
- Founded in 2015, ProGuides raised approximately $7.4 million in funding across three rounds prior to its acquisition.
Doppelherz Sponsors JingDong Gaming
German supplement brand Doppelherz has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the League of Legends Pro League (LPL) team JingDong Gaming (JDG).
- German supplement brand Doppelherz has signed a sponsorship deal with the League of Legends Pro League (LPL) team JingDong Gaming (JDG).
- The partnership includes branding placement on the left shoulder of the team's official jerseys.
- Financial terms and the specific duration of the sponsorship agreement were not disclosed.
BIG Partners With Logitech G
Berlin International Gaming (BIG), a prominent Germany-based esports organization, has entered into a global strategic partnership with Logitech G. The collaboration aims to strengthen the presence of the Logitech G PRO Series within the German gaming market while leveraging BIG’s professional rosters to enhance brand…
- Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has entered into a global strategic partnership with Logitech G to promote the brand's professional-grade peripheral series.
- Logitech G will supply BIG’s professional rosters with its PRO Series lineup, which includes specialized headsets, mice, and keyboards.
- The partnership includes branding visibility for Logitech G across BIG’s social media channels, streaming platforms, and official team jerseys.
Maharashtra Government Honors Esports Players
The government of the Indian state of Maharashtra has taken a significant step in the formal recognition of competitive gaming by awarding financial bonuses to esports athletes.
- The government of Maharashtra, India, has awarded INR 10 lakhs (approximately $12,000 USD) to each esports athlete who represented the state at the 2022 Asian Games.
- This initiative marks the first time an Indian state government has provided financial bonuses to esports players, placing them on par with mainstream Olympic athletes.
- The honored athletes competed in Dota 2 and League of Legends, with the selection process facilitated by the Esports Federation of India (ESFI).
Shikenso Analytics Partners With Team BDS
Shikenso Analytics, a Germany-based firm specializing in marketing and sponsorship analytics, has entered into a partnership with the Swiss esports organization Team BDS.
- Swiss esports organization Team BDS has partnered with Germany-based Shikenso Analytics to monitor and optimize its sponsorship and partnership performance.
- Team BDS will utilize Shikenso’s AI-driven data tools to track partner visibility and engagement across its streaming platforms and social media channels.
- The organization competes in multiple titles, including Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege, EA FC 24, and League of Legends (LEC and LFL).
PSG Talon Partners With Monster Energy
PSG Talon, a joint venture between the esports division of Paris Saint-Germain and the Asia Pacific-based organization Talon, has entered into a partnership with the energy drink brand Monster Energy.
- PSG Talon, a joint venture between Paris Saint-Germain’s esports division and Talon, has entered into a partnership with Monster Energy.
- The partnership includes prominent branding for Monster Energy on PSG Talon player jerseys, social media channels, and streaming platforms.
- The collaboration will feature joint activities, including exclusive behind-the-scenes content and interactive fan experiences.
Esports World Cup Offers $60M Prize Pool
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a record-breaking prize pool exceeding $60 million for its inaugural multi-title tournament, scheduled to begin in July 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The inaugural Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will feature a total prize pool exceeding $60 million, marking the largest prize pool in the history of multi-title esports tournaments.
- The $60 million prize pool represents a significant increase from the $45 million awarded during the 2023 Gamers8 tournament, which served as the event's predecessor.
- The tournament will utilize an 'innovative cross-game' Club Championship format, which will distribute $20 million of the total prize pool to the top 16 performing clubs.
Neil Duffy Leaves eFuse, Joins OverActive Media
OverActive Media, a publicly traded North American esports and gaming organization, has appointed Neil Duffy as its new Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas.
- Neil Duffy has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas at OverActive Media, a publicly traded esports and gaming company.
- Duffy previously served as the Chief Revenue Officer at eFuse for over three years, where he managed strategic partnerships and corporate development.
- In his new role at OverActive Media, Duffy is tasked with developing revenue and marketing strategies to drive growth across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
Riot Promotes David Mulhall Global Head of Esports Partnerships and Business Development
Riot Games has promoted David Mulhall to the position of Global Head of Esports Partnerships and Business Development.
- Riot Games has promoted David Mulhall to Global Head of Esports Partnerships and Business Development to oversee sponsorship strategy across its global and regional esports ecosystems.
- Mulhall will lead partnership efforts for Riot's primary titles, including League of Legends Esports, Valorant Champions Tour, and Teamfight Tactics Esports.
- Since joining Riot in 2020, Mulhall has been instrumental in securing and expanding partnerships with major brands including Mastercard, Red Bull, AWS, HP, OMEN, and HyperX, which have collectively generated hundreds of millions in revenue.
Companies behind it
As the documents state it.