SOOP Live Streaming Platform Launches - The Esports Advocate
Jun 13, 2024 · Company launches with esports coverage plans and a new streamer incentive program. International live streaming platform SOOP (a property backed by the people behind South Korea-based live streaming company AfreecaTV) officially launched this week on web and mobile apps with esports broadcasts, original content, and a new monetization program.
LCS, CBLoL, and LLA Become Americas League in 2025
Jun 11, 2024 · Riot announced that it will consolidate North American and South American leagues in 2025. Under the new structure, North America and South America LoL leagues will fall under the new Americas League, divided into the North Conference and the South Conference. Americas League North Conference will include North American LCS teams and Latin ...
Esports World Cup Claims More Than 500M Total Viewers
Aug 28, 2024 · The Esports World Cup Foundation claims that the event drew more than 500M viewers who consumed over 250M hours of content across 21 different games, “making it the most-watched tournament of 2024.”. The League of Legends portion of the event saw peak viewership of 3.5M during its grand final, according to organizers.
Riot Reveals LoL Esports APAC League for 2025
Jun 11, 2024 · A total of eight teams will be part of the 2025 APAC League. Riot said that in future seasons, a promotion/relegation league model will be put in place to give “guest teams” the opportunity to get promoted from “their respective domestic leagues.”. According to an organizational league chart shown to The Esports Advocate during a recent ...
GEF, IESF Promise Future Cooperation - The Esports Advocate
Nov 27, 2023 · International esports federations sign a letter of intent to collaborate on future efforts. GEF IESF plan future cooperation. credit: GEF. The Global Esports Federation and the International Esports Federation announced separately Sunday that they have signed a “Letter of Intent” to explore initiatives and collaborations in the future.
Sentinels Commit to Red Bull Home Ground NA Qualifier
Jul 16, 2024 · North American esports organization Sentinels announced its participation in the North American Qualifier for Red Bull Home Ground, a Valorant competition, culminating in a World Final in Berlin at the end of November.. Announced in June, the North American Qualifier will bring the five best NA Valorant teams to Seattle, Washington, on Sept. 29 – 30, to earn a spot at Red Bull Home Ground ...
Riot Details EMEA Valorant Tier 2 in 2025 - The Esports Advocate
Jun 25, 2024 · Riot Games announced Tuesday a number of changes coming to the Valorant Esports ecosystem in EMEA that will affect Challengers, Game Changers, and Premier in the region, or as Riot refers to it in its announcement, what the “Path to Pro to look like in EMEA in 2025.”. In particular, a new tournament will now end each Stage, known as Challengers EMEA.
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Call of Duty League Shares More With Teams - The Esports Advocate
Apr 16, 2024 · Call of Duty Esports General Manager Daniel Tsay announced Tuesday via a community update that Activision Blizzard is making major changes—including how it shares revenues with franchised teams—in the Call of Duty League.. Tsay opened by saying that the league has learned about the ups and downs of the esports business and has made adjustments in the face of serious challenges including COVID:
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