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EsportsTravel Summit Bloomington
Bloomington's positioning as an esports destination was discussed at the 2025 EsportsTravel Summit by, from left: Todd Lehrke, Destination Sales Director - Bloomington, Minnesota Travel and Tourism; Joe Opsahl, President and Founder - 2D Con; Kiki Snell, Chief Marketing Officer - 2D Con; Kevin Robb, Director, Corporate Partnerships - Mall of America and Brett Diamond. Photo by Jared Wickerham
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Bloomington’s Rise as Esports Destination Profiled at EsportsTravel Summit

Bloomington, Minnesota, is a shining example of what a destination can do with their own unique assets when it comes to esports. From successful activations at the Mall of America to a grassroots gaming festival that attracts visitors from around the word, Bloomington has leaned into its civic treasures to plant a flag in the […]

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BLAST x Gaming Malta

BLAST, GamingMalta Announce Multi-Year Partnership

Blast has announced a three-year partnership with GamingMalta, an independent non-profit foundation set up by the government of Malta, with Blast debuting in Malta with the BLAST Premier Bounty S2 in August. “Our partnership with GamingMalta makes a major milestone for BLAST having secured a multi year partnership to elevate esports and gaming in Malta,” said […]

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2024 ETS Opening Session
The “State of In-Person Esports Events" panel was at the 2024 EsportsTravel Summit and included (left to right) Jascha Braeker, manager of the Host City Division at ESL FaceIt Group; Michael Brooks, executive director of the National Association of Collegiate Esports; Katie Briggs, president at LANFest; and Brian Mirakian, global esports director/senior principal at Populous. Photo by Jared Wickerham

EsportsTravel Summit Examines State of the Industry

The EsportsTravel Summit, presented by SportsTravel and hosted by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism, will celebrate its annual edition of the conference designed for esports business development, education and networking at the JW Marriott Mall of America. The EsportsTravel Summit is the world’s largest gathering of esports tournament and video-game event organizers and the only […]

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RLCS Raleigh

Visit Raleigh Partners with Blast Ahead of Major Event

Blast and Visit Raleigh have announced a partnership ahead of the Rocket League Championship Series Raleigh Major, set to take place at the Lenovo Center from June 26–29. As part of the partnership, Visit Raleigh will be integrated across the event’s broadcast and on-site branding, including in-broadcast advertisements, printed backdrops and sponsored event zones. “This […]

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League of Legends Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy Partners With LEC Summer Finals

The LEC Summer Finals, the EMEA’s unified professional League of Legends endeavor, will have Marriott Bonvoy return as an official partner offering fans in-game rewards and in-person experiences at the Madrid finals for those who sign up to the loyalty program. This announcement is after 2024’s Marriott Bonvoy partnership with the LEC ahead of the […]

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Blast 2024

Blast Partners with Encore for In-Flight Entertainment

Esports organization Blast has announced a content agreement with in-flight entertainment company Encore to bring its flagship series Blast.tv: Paris Major and The Launders Show to airline passengers around the world. It marks Blast’s inaugural in-flight entertainment distribution deal and is the first time esports content will be available onboard flights, with the agreement giving […]

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Games of the Future

Abu Dhabi to Host Games of the Future 2025

Abu Dhabi has been confirmed as the host for the Games of the Future 2025, taking place December 18–23 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. The event will feature a range of disciplines, including “phygital” football and phygital shooter, as well as tech sports and esports. Each discipline sees athletes first compete in a […]

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Blast World Finals 2024
Singapore will once again be the site for a major Blast event, one year after hosting the 2024 Blast World Finals. Photo by Stephanie Lindgren

Singapore to Host Blast Dota Slam this November

Blast has announced its return to Singapore with the Blast Dota Slam Singapore, set to take place in November at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, supported by the Singapore Tourism Board. Singapore is teaming with AEG Presents Asia to host the arena event, bringing together the world’s best Dota teams to battle for $1 million in […]

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eFIBA Qatar
Qatar continues its strong esports push by hosting the 2026 and 2027 eFIBA World Finals. FIBA photo

Qatar to Host 2026 and 2027 eFIBA World Finals

FIBA’s eFIBA World Finals in 2026 and 2027 will take place in Qatar, marking the first time the event will be held in the Middle East. The eFIBA World Finals will be held in Doha, bringing together the best e-basketball teams as they compete for the title of eFIBA World Champion. Team USA is back-to-back […]

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