eSports
BIG ENTERS PARTNERSHIP WITH PIZZA HUT
BIG is delighted to announce that Pizza Hut joins the BIG Family as their newest long-term partner, supporting their League of Legends and Trackmania divisions!
BIG’s League of Legends division has already carved out a name for itself in esports, being the only German team to win the prestigious European Masters tournament, with back to back Prime League trophies and three Premier Tour titles under their belt as well. After solid results in both Prime League splits this year, they are currently ranked as the third best team in the circuit. The Trackmania duo of massa and GranaDy have also had an outstanding year, finishing the second stage of the Trackmania World Tour as vice-champions, and recently qualifying for the biggest tournament of the year – Ascension 2023 – in front of thousands of people.
Besides supporting BIG’s League Of Legends & Trackmania divisions, Pizza Hut will take center stage in BIG’s digital ecosystem, seamlessly integrated into the organization’s social media platforms as BIG’s official Pizza partner. Fans can anticipate an engaging experience on Twitch as well, with Pizza Hut featured in animations during player broadcasts.
An array of exciting activations await fans, who can look forward to community nights, where they’ll have the chance to face off against BIG’s professional players in Pizza Hut-themed gaming sessions. For those eager to meet their esports idols in person, exclusive player meet and greets will offer a money-can’t-buy opportunity.
Finally, fans can expect a collection of exciting giveaways and raffles, sponsored by Pizza Hut. As part of this partnership, special emphasis will be placed on the Pizza Hut Melts, an exciting new product series from the restaurant chain.
Statement Daniel Finkler, CEO Berlin International Gaming
“We are thrilled to announce Pizza Hut as our newest long-term partner, supporting both our prestigious League of Legends and Trackmania teams. This partnership marks another significant milestone for BIG, illustrating our ability to attract high-caliber partnerships even in a challenging global market. It’s a privilege to have such an established and globally recognized brand like Pizza Hut by our side. I’d like to extend our deepest gratitude to Pizza Hut for their trust in us. A heartfelt thank you also goes out to Pan Sports for their role in making this partnership a reality. We look forward to our journey together with Pizza Hut!”
Statement Matthias Kern, President Pizza Hut Germany
“We are delighted to partner up with BIG, who has not only played a key role in shaping the development of the German esports scene, but is also one of the absolute top players in the Prime League and the Trackmania World Tour.
We are certain that this strategic partnership with BIG will allow us to increase our brand awareness and brand relevance in the younger, esports-savvy target group, while doing our part to promote young talent. Together, we will do everything we can to bring athletes and fans closer together. With this recipe of tradition and cooperation, we will hopefully be able to cheer many successes together, both in Summoner’s Rift and on the race track!”
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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