Turner isn’t slowing down on its esports offerings.
The media company announced today that the second season of it Eleague Counter-Strike: Global Offensive starts today, with preliminary rounds in Europe. The first events include teams like G2 Esports, Team Dignitas, Godsent, FaZe, and Flipsid3. Esports is a growing market that is worth $892 million, and Turner’s interest in it shows how it is expanding into the mainstream. Eleague broadcasts on Twitch and TBS. The first season of Eleague attracted 19 million viewers to the cable channel.
You can find the full schedule for the prelims below. Note that all times are for the Eastern timezone.
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September 7 |
10 a.m. |
European Preliminary Round (Day 1) |
Twitch |
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September 8 |
8 a.m. |
European Preliminary Round (Day 2) |
Twitch |
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September 9 |
10 p.m. |
Eleague Extra |
TBS |
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September 14 |
Noon |
American Preliminary Round (Day 1) |
Twitch |
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September 15 |
Noon |
American Preliminary Round (Day 2) |
Twitch |
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September 16 |
10 p.m. |
Eleague Extra |
TBS |
Eleague Extra shows highlights from the events, while Twitch will broadcast the prelims live. The Season 2 grandfinals will take place on December 2 and December 3.