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EXCEL ESPORTS PARTNERS WITH SYBR TO LAUNCH GAMING CHAIR RANG
The British esports org and new brand from The Senator Group come together to elevate competitive gaming comfort and performance
Excel Esports, a pioneering name in the British competitive gaming scene, is excited to announce its partnership with Sybr, the revolutionary gaming chair brand launched by The Senator Group. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing the gaming experience for both players and enthusiasts alike.
The Senator Group, a renowned leader in the field of furniture manufacturing, brings decades of expertise and innovation to the table. With a legacy of crafting high-quality furniture solutions for various sectors, The Senator Group’s foray into the gaming industry with Sybr showcases their commitment to excellence across diverse markets.
Sybr’s gaming chairs, designed with precision and passion, combine cutting-edge ergonomics with sleek aesthetics. The Senator Group’s extensive experience in creating comfortable and functional furniture aligns perfectly with the demands of the gaming community.
The ergonomic design of Sybr gaming chairs presents an opportunity for esports athletes and enthusiasts to elevate their competitive level. By focusing on posture, comfort, and support, these chairs have the potential to enhance players’ focus and endurance during intense gaming sessions. With Excel Esports’ dedication to achieving peak performance and Sybr’s commitment to delivering top-notch quality, this partnership is set to redefine the standards of gaming comfort.
Shahin Rasti, Head of Partnerships at Excel Esports, expressed his excitement: “Collaborating with Sybr is an exciting step forward for Excel Esports. As we strive to provide the best training and competitive environment for our players, Sybr’s ergonomic gaming chairs will play a pivotal role in enhancing their performance. This partnership underlines our commitment to excellence and innovation.”
Paul Hobson, Product & Design Director at The Senator Group and Creator of Sybr, added: “Sybr was born out of a passion for delivering unparalleled comfort and support to gamers. With our expertise in furniture design and manufacturing, we’re thrilled to partner with Excel Esports, an organisation that shares our vision for pushing the boundaries in the gaming industry. Our chairs are meticulously crafted to empower players and enthusiasts to reach new levels of focus and performance.”[BV1] [ph2]
Excel Esports, recognized as a trailblazer in the British gaming scene, shares a common vision with Sybr: to empower gamers to reach their highest potential. This 12-month collaboration will see Excel Esports integrate Sybr’s premium gaming chairs into its training facilities, giving its players an edge as they prepare for global esports competitions.
As a new brand in the gaming market, Excel Esports is dedicated to supporting Sybr’s growth in the industry. By endorsing and utilizing Sybr’s gaming chairs, Excel Esports contributes to introducing the brand to a broader audience, helping to establish Sybr asa premier choice for comfort and performance.
The Sybr chair will officially launch on 2nd October 2023. However, attendees of Insomnia 71 can get an exclusive sneak peek at the Sybr stand on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of September 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham. The brand will also be running giveaway competitions throughout the weekend.
Sybr joins a string of high-profile partners at Excel Esports including landmark partnerships with JD Sports, HSBC UK, Sony INZONE, PC SPECIALIST and a long-standing collaboration with EE.
Excel Esports has made several other exciting announcements recently, including the reveal of the Power-Up Program in collaboration with EE, a ground-breaking VALORANT talent development program set to push gender boundaries and provide women in the UK with gaming opportunities and a chance to seek a career in esports.
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NODWIN Gaming partners Runestone on integrity and real-time data for esports events
Deal launches with NODWIN Clutch Series as the companies target better oversight and more interactive broadcasts across Tier 2 CS2 and beyond.
NODWIN Gaming has signed a strategic partnership with Prague-based esports technology company Runestone to add integrity monitoring and real-time data tools across NODWIN’s global tournament portfolio. The companies said the collaboration has launched with the NODWIN Clutch Series.
NODWIN and Runestone positioned the deal around tournament oversight and broadcast engagement, as organizers increasingly use data-driven tooling to support fair competition and build more interactive viewing experiences.
The partnership begins on a Tier 2 Counter-Strike 2 property. The latest edition ended with BIG winning NODWIN Clutch Series 5, beating ECSTATIC 2–1 in the grand final of the $50,000 online tournament.
Speaking on the partnership Teemu Koski, Chief Business Officer at NODWIN Gaming MENA and Global Head of Data Monetization, said, “We’re excited to partner with Runestone as we continue expanding our competitive gaming portfolio across high-growth regions and titles. Integrity and transparency are fundamental to sustainable esports ecosystems, especially in Tier 2 competition where the next generation of talent emerges. Runestone’s expertise in real-time data and integrity infrastructure complements our experience in building scalable esports IPs and competitive ecosystems. Together, we’re able to strengthen tournament operations while unlocking richer engagement experiences for fans. Starting with the NODWIN Clutch Series for CS2, we see strong potential to expand this collaboration across new IPs, new regions, and new competitive formats.”
Michael Schwartz, Head of Partnerships at Runestone, added, “NODWIN Gaming has built one of the most dynamic esports ecosystems across emerging markets, and we’re thrilled to collaborate with a partner that shares our focus on building sustainable competitive ecosystems. By combining NODWIN’s experience in operating global esports IPs with Runestone’s integrity and engagement infrastructure, we can support tournaments with greater transparency, deeper fan interaction, and scalable operational tools. Supporting the NODWIN Clutch Series is an exciting starting point, and we’re looking forward to expanding into new titles, formats, and regions together.”
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G2 names Skin.Club official skin partner for its CS2 team
Skin.Club branding will appear on G2 jerseys, social channels and content series, with in-person activations planned.
G2 has partnered with Skin.Club as the official skin partner for its Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) team, with the deal spanning team jerseys, content and live experiences.
Under the agreement, Skin.Club will feature on G2’s CS2 team jersey as an official partner. The partnership also includes logo placement across G2’s social channels and integration within content series throughout the year, plus a “series of in-person activations,” according to the companies.
“Partnering with Skin.Club marks an exciting step forward for our G2 CS team,” said Alban Dechelotte, CEO of G2. “We’re always looking to work with brands that genuinely understand the Counter-Strike community, and Skin.Club brings both passion and innovation to the space. Together, we aim to create engaging experiences for fans while continuing to push the competitive ambitions of our roster.”
“At Skin.Club, we’re focused on creating experiences that bring the Counter-Strike community closer together,” said Dan Tar, CMO of Skin.Club. “Collaborating with G2 allows us to work alongside one of the most iconic teams in esports and deliver new ways for fans to engage. Drive, Love, Counter-Strike!”
Financial terms and the partnership duration were not disclosed.
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Stake and Team Vitality launch Counter-Strike fan giveaway
Five custom gaming PC rigs, each set up by a Vitality Counter-Strike player, are available via the Stake Community Forum.
Stake has partnered with esports organisation Team Vitality on an exclusive fan giveaway tied to the Counter-Strike 2 ecosystem, offering five bespoke gaming PC rigs customised by players from Vitality’s Counter-Strike roster.
According to the companies, each setup is built to competitive standards and reflects a player’s individual preferences and playstyle. The rigs include an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, an ASUS RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and ASUS B850M motherboards with integrated Wi‑Fi, alongside a 750W 80+ Gold power supply.
Team Vitality is Stake’s official esports partner, and the giveaway is positioned as part of a broader campaign around the Stake Ranked series, described by Stake as the latest instalment in its calendar of Counter-Strike 2 LAN events.
Fans can enter by creating a Stake Community Forum account and replying to the official competition post with their Stake username.
Mezii, Team Vitality said: “I’m really excited to see this PC. It’s a super clean custom build, with great attention to detail and a strong overall aesthetic. Huge thanks to Stake for delivering something that looks sharp and really captures the vibe we’re bringing to the server.”
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