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Interactive Gaming Group announces new partnership with Quincy Crew, the leading Dota 2 eSports team
Interactive Gaming Group (“IGG”), the leading digital entertainment and media technology company, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Quincy Crew, one of North America’s top performers on the Dota Pro Circuit. The partnership will be centred around sourcing new sponsorship opportunities for Quincy Crew, and leverage IGG’s existing key relationships within the eSports industry.
Quincy Crew have an ever-growing presence in the eSports world, culminating in a strong finish at The International 2021, the concluding tournament of the Dota Pro Circuit. The newly formed partnership with IGG will leverage this momentum, allow them to reach new markets, and continue to attract key sponsorship opportunities for the team.
IGG has an extensive track record of partnering with successful eSports teams, and is experienced in building some of the most successful gaming-focused Twitch channels in the world. The IGG platform now connects in excess of 1,000 creators with more than 250 brands worldwide; facilitating growth for both existing and new talent.
Commenting on the partnership, CEO of Interactive Gaming group Cristina Niculae said: “2022 is the perfect time to partner with Quincy Crew. Their success on the Dota Pro Circuit in 2021 saw the team finish a respectable fourth and we will use this momentum, along with our own extensive network, to continue to market the team to potential brands and sponsors. This partnership reinforces our commitment to nurturing the best eSports talents across the globe and inspire the world to play.”
Jack Chen, Director and Team Manager of Quincy Crew, notes “We are very excited to be partnering with IGG and hope that our recent success, along with their expertise and network, can create a compelling story to present to potential sponsors. IGG has the perfect platform for us to accelerate the growth of Quincy Crew as a brand and reach key audiences.”
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Welsh driver beats Ismael Fahssi by two points after a 12-round season running March 27 to May 28 with a $750,000 prize pool.
G2-backed Alpine Sim Racing driver Otis Lawrence has been crowned 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Champion after the season concluded on May 28.
The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship ran from March 27 to May 28 and featured a $750,000 prize pool. Drivers representing Formula 1 teams competed across four events, starting with a live opener at DreamHack Birmingham.
The title was decided at the final event. Lawrence secured multiple race victories across 12 rounds and finished top of the standings.
Lawrence won the championship by two points ahead of Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports driver Ismael Fahssi. Reigning champion Jarno Opmeer of Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing placed third overall.
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The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the venue for Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled to run in Paris, France, from July 06 through August 23.
EF said tickets for all 25 competitions will go on sale from Friday, May 29, 2026, via esportsworldcup.com/tickets. The organiser said the venue will host competition arenas, broadcast operations, and fan activations across the seven-week programme.
According to EF, more than 2,000 players from over 200 Clubs and more than 100 countries will compete for a $75 million prize pool as part of the event’s cross-game Club Championship. The tournament lineup spans major competitive genres, including first-person shooters, strategy, sports, MOBAs, battle royales, fighting games, racing games, and Chess.
EF also outlined ticketing tiers, including Regular Tournament Passes, Premium Tournament Passes (with fast-track entry and a limited-edition goodie bag), Daily Regular Tournament Passes, and tiered Final Day seating zones (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) for select championship matches across VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2.
The published schedule lists Week 1 events including VALORANT (July 9–12), ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs (Apex Legends) (July 7–11), Dota 2 (July 7–12), and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (July 8–11), with Counter-Strike 2 closing out Week 7 from August 19–23 alongside Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship, Trackmania, and CROSSFIRE.
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Tickets go on sale May 29 for the seven-week Paris event running July 6 to August 23, with a $75 million prize pool across 25 competitions.
The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the venue for the Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled for July 06 through August 23 in Paris, France.
Ticket sales open Friday, May 29, 2026 via esportsworldcup.com/tickets. EF said the event will run for seven weeks and span 25 competitions, with more than 2,000 players from over 200 Clubs and more than 100 countries competing for a $75 million prize pool.
EF said Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will host competition arenas, broadcast operations, fan activations, and festival experiences. The organiser also pointed to the venue’s track record as the home of Paris Games Week since 2010 and as a site used during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Ticketing includes Regular Tournament Passes and Premium Tournament Passes, alongside Daily Regular Tournament Passes. For select championship matches across VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2, EF said “Final Day Seating Zones” will be split into Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers.
The published schedule lists Week 1 events including VALORANT (July 9–12), ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs for Apex Legends (July 7–11), Dota 2 (July 7–12), and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (July 8–11), concluding in Week 7 with Counter-Strike 2 (August 19–23), Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship (August 19–22), Trackmania (August 19–22), and CROSSFIRE (August 18–22).
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