Saudi Arabia is aiming to expand its presence in esports through a new strategic partnership designed to provide technical support ahead of the country this summer hosting the world’s most lucrative esports competition. The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) and Stc Group will work together to strengthen the gaming ecosystem and support the country’s target of …
Tickets on sale for inaugural Olympic Esports Finals
Tickets are on sale for the inaugural Olympic Esports Week, which is to take place in Singapore next month. The Suntec Centre will play host to the four-day event, which includes the Olympic Esports Finals, which features 10 events between June 23-25. The finals are the culmination of the Olympic Esports Series 2023, the global …
Ticketmaster Poland signs esports deal
Ticketmaster has lined up its first esports deal and has partnered with ESL Faceit Group. The culmination of pro gaming tour, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM), is set to take place on February 10-12 next year, at the Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland. As part of its first esports deal, Ticketmaster Poland provided its ticketing technology …
Tickets go on sale for Dubai Esports Festival grand finals
Following the launch of the inaugural Dubai Esports Festival (DEF 2022) earlier this month, tickets are now on sale for the festival’s main attraction, the first PUBG Global Championship 2022 Grand Finals. The Finals will take place in Dubai from November 17-20 at the North Hall of Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City. DEF 2022 is …
Tech Stack: Biometrics, esports and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Metaverse US billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban and electronic music producer Deadmau5 are among high-profile backers of London-based interactive entertainment company, Oorbit. The company produces interactive entertainment for the metaverse and has raised $5m (£3.8m/€4.6m) in a seed funding round. The platform is set …
MSE details plans for flagship esports venue
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) has announced plans for District E Powered by Ticketmaster, a new multi-purpose live-event venue next to Capital One Arena, home of the NHL’s Washington Capitals and NBA’s Washington Wizards. The space will span nearly 14,000 square feet and offer year-round immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming and community events, …