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The International Esports Federation elected Prince Faisal as president during the Extraordinary General Meeting on November 26 in Busan, South Korea, extending an interim term that began earlier this year. Faisel was elected with 71 votes (98.6%) and his presidential term will run through 2025. He was appointed acting president of IESF on October 3, […]
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The National Hockey League has announced a multiyear partnership with fan engagement company Rival to serve as the official tournament platform and league operator for all competitions within the NHL’s esports umbrella, including the EA Sports NHL World Championship. Under the agreement, Rival will host all initiatives associated with the EA Sports NHL 24 World […]
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Esports entertainment company Blast has partnered with Visit Denmark ahead of the upcoming Fall Final in Copenhagen from November 22–26 to promote Denmark as a leading destination and esports hub for fans and travelers. “Denmark is not only a leading destination for world travelers, but it has also positioned itself as a place of choice […]
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London’s O2 Arena will host the 2024 League of Legends World Championship on November 2, 2024, the event organizer of one of the world’s largest esports events announced over the weekend. Launched in 2009, its World Championships was held in South Korea this month. It will be the fifth time the event goes to Europe. […]
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Marriott Bonvoy has become the first hospitality company to launch in the Fortnite universe with Marriott Bonvoy Land, a virtual park leading to four hotel-themed mini games that represent Moxy Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels & Resorts and Autograph Collection Hotels. People can use the game code 7652-9467-4215 to portal into the park […]
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Blast is teaming up with Copenhagen Gaming Week, with the esports entertainment company named as the official tournament partner for the Esports Arena ahead of the inaugural event in January 2024. Copenhagen Gaming Week will take place at Bella Center Copenhagen and Bella Arena from January 12–14, 2024. Blast, which is known for its global […]
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USA Cycling has announced a partnership with virtual cycling company Echelon Racing Promotions to host a six-race series that will serve as a qualifier for the USA Cycling Esports Elite National Championships. The collaboration will include USA Cycling and Project Echelon co-hosting races in December 2023 and January 2024. All races will be held on […]
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London’s OVO Arena Wembley will host the 2024 Blast Premier Spring Final from June 12–16, welcoming top esports and Counter-Strike players from around the world. Blast is teaming with Live Nation and destination agency London & Partners for the Spring Final, which will be the first Blast event in London in four years. “London is […]
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The International Olympic Committee has committed to an expanded interest in esports, with President Thomas Bach announcing at the IOC’s session in Mumbai that the IOC Esports Commission will study the possibility of creating an Olympic Esports Games. The Esports Commission will be chaired by IOC member David Lappartient, the head of cycling’s international federation […]
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The International Esports Federation has announced Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud as its new acting interim president after Vlad Marinescu’s decision to step down from the position. Faisal is the organization’s global vice president and is expected to officially be voted into the role of president at the upcoming general assembly. “I […]
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On the day that bids are due to FIFA, @ussoccer and the @FMF officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 @FIFAWWC, entitled the “New Heights” bid.
https://www.sportstravelmagazine.com/united-states-and-mexico-submit-joint-bid-for-2027-fifa-womens-world-cup/
Arlington, Texas, will host women’s competition as part of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League 2024 schedule which will include nine countries and four continents during a six-week period between May and June in a Preliminary Phase.
Having spent months laying the groundwork for the inevitable announcement in spite of widespread protests within Ukraine and other parts of Europe, the IOC confirmed Friday that some Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Would be quite the ambitious attempt from @OlympicRegional to have it come to fruition.
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