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OverActive Media last hosted an Overwatch League event in 2022 in Toronto. (Photo courtesy of OverActive Media)

Toronto to Host 2023 Overwatch League Grand Finals

OverActive Media has announced that the 2023 Overwatch League Grand Finals will be held in Toronto from September 28 to October 1, the first time the championship event will take place in Canada. The Grand Finals will see the world’s top Overwatch League players across eight teams compete for a prize pool of over $1.8 […]

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BLAST Host Destinations Process Underway for 2024 and Beyond

Esports entertainment company Blast has kicked off its formal destination selection process for a full calendar of major esports events and will begin working with interested parties to find suitable locations and partners befitting of a number of event opportunities across their global tournament circuits in a variety of games in 2024 and beyond. “Blast […]

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Brian Mirakian, global esports director for Populous; Geoff Lachappelle, manager of the Red Bull Gaming Hub, and Taylor McMillan, vice president of Toronto Metropolitan University’s varsity esports association.
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Record-Breaking EsportsTravel Summit Educates, Entertains in Toronto

Toronto is one of the best examples of a destination that has embraced esports on all levels and in all facets of its community because of the way every from government to private industry and the tourism community work together, panelists described during one of the spotlight sessions from the 2023 EsportsTravel Summit. “The Toronto […]

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Loren Gold, center, Executive Vice President, Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau, speaks during the 2023 EsportsTravel Summit in Toronto. Raleigh will host the 2024 EsportsTravel Summit. At left is Robert Duggan, North American League Championship Series (LCS) Event Lead, Riot Games. At right is Ed Tomasi, Co-Founder, Managing Director, Subnation. Photo by Jared Wickerham

EsportsTravel Summit Announces Future Hosts

Northstar Meetings Group has announced the upcoming hosts for the EsportsTravel Summit—the only event of its kind for esports tournament and event organizers. In 2024, the event will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina. The 2025 event will be staged in Bloomington, Minnesota. The announcement was made on the final day of the 2023 EsportsTravel […]

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CSMG Launches College Sustainability Program

College Sports Management Group and EsportsU will combine on the Accelerating College Esports program, or ACE, to focus on a holistic approach that caters to every aspect of gaming and esports programs for facilities in colleges nationwide. ACE would work on concepts from basic computer labs to innovation centers and dedicated arenas with broadcast control […]

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FIBA Partners with 2K Gaming and NBA 2K League

FIBA has entered into an agreement with the publisher of NBA 2K and the NBA 2K League that will offer a platform to organize international events for national federations and the esport gaming community. The multiyear deal further strengthens eFIBA events and the NBA 2K League by providing an opportunity to identify regional talent, offering […]

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Raleigh to Host 2023 Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Qualifier

The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau and Greater Raleigh Esports Local Organizing Committee will host the 2023 North America Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship qualifier from July 7-9, 2023, at the Raleigh Convention Center. The event is expected to attract thousands of Duelists and fans and will be the first and largest major esports competition for […]

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