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TBS will air esports as Turner creates new league

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Esports might be ready for prime time.

Turner Broadcasting and WME/IMG are creating a new esports league that will get airtime on cable, via Variety. TBS, a channel available in 90 million homes, will broadcast 20 live events in 2016. This could help the growing esports scene — which is expected to generate $278 million this year, according to the latest Global Growth of Esports Report from industry intelligence firm Newzoo — reach an even larger audience.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.