Esports World Cup locks in ESL Faceit Group operations deal

ESL Faceit Group, the largest third-party esports tournament organizer, has announced a multi-year partnership with the Esports World Cup. EFG will continue to serve as the global competition’s official operating partner in the years to come.

“Esports World Cup is one of the most ambitious new global sports events to ever take place,” said Craig Levine, co-CEO of ESL Faceit Group. “It’s a historic step forward for esports’ global growth, and the results so far are a testament to the collaboration of both teams, our deep-rooted relationships with industry stakeholders, and our unrivaled understanding of how gamers celebrate esports. As we approach the end of this life-changing tournament we’re already looking forward to continuing to shape the future of sports fandom and entertainment powered by esports and gaming — not just through the end of August, but for years to come.”