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EXCEL ESPORTS NAMES BEYOND NRG AS OFFICIAL ENERGY DRINK PARTNER
British competitive gaming culture brand EXCEL ESPORTS is excited to announce Beyond NRG as the Official Energy Drink Partner for its League of Legends European Championship (LEC) and Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC) rosters as well as its newly launched VALORANT team. EXCEL and Beyond NRG’s partnership will be built on shared goals of elevating player performance through wellbeing and EXCEL’s “Power of Better” manifesto.
Beyond NRG will fuel EXCEL’s League of Legends and VALORANT players to help them perform at the highest level while also ensuring they are consuming healthy ingredients which meet their competitive demands and environments. Beyond NRG’s unique energy drink formula consolidates the best ingredients to help manage stress and pressure, increase reactions and central communication, delivering the body a blend of vitamins and nootropics. With a joint focus on both physical and mental wellbeing, EXCEL and Beyond NRG will work together on content and experiences that will showcase how improvement never stops.
This month EXCEL announced its entrance into VALORANT, one of the world’s fastest-growing esports, with the signing of rising David “Davidp” Prins who takes on the captain role. With a strategic focus on defining its leadership structure, EXCEL is set to announce its coaching staff and then its complete roster next week. Beyond NRG will support the team’s performance approach as they set ambitious goals for the VALORANT Champions Tour.
Founded in 2014, EXCEL ESPORTS is a competitive gaming brand steeped in British esports history with a long-standing commitment to nurturing homegrown and European esports talent. As a fellow British brand, Beyond NRG will support EXCEL’s mission of growing the UK esports scene. This past weekend BTXL won its first ever NLC Spring Split cementing its place as the best team across the UK and Nordics. With a ticket to EU Masters, BTXL will now go head to head with some of the best regional teams in Europe.
“Energy drinks can be notorious for their high levels of sugar and unnatural ingredients so it’s great to be able to partner with Beyond NRG which focuses on natural caffeine properties and contains lots of vitamins. Maintaining the right focus can make the difference between winning or losing. Beyond NRG really understands the needs of professional esports players and have created a product that will not only allow us to maintain our values but fuel our players in a balanced and healthy way,” said, Fabian Broich, Head of Performance, EXCEL ESPORTS
“In our initial meetings with the Head of Performance, Fabian Broich, we understood that nutritional support is at the forefront of importance for both Beyond and EXCEL. I genuinely believe that our missions align in this way, healthy heart, healthy mind, and dominating in esports. I’m exceptionally excited to support the new VALORANT division of EXCEL. We believe this to be the fastest-growing competitive game in esports, and I’m thrilled we can back EXCEL with this from the very start of their new adventure.” commented Billy Webb, Founder & CEO, Beyond NRG
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The Esports Awards is set to return in 2026, bringing together the global esports community for its annual celebration of excellence.
Scheduled to take place in North America later this year, the awards will honor the top players, teams, creators, and innovators who defined the past year in competitive gaming. Exact dates and venues will be revealed in the coming months.
Last year marked a major milestone for the Esports Awards, celebrating 10 years of esports achievements at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas. The ceremony recognized industry icons such as Mathieu “Zywoo” Herbaut, iShowSpeed, and Animesh “Thug” Agarwal, while inducting six new members into the Lifetime Achievement in Esports: Class of 2025. Earlier in 2025, the Esports Awards hosted the one-off Decade Awards, which drew a global audience of 36.25 million live viewers.
For the 2026 edition, fan-favorite categories such as Esports Game of the Year, Esports Personality of the Year, Streamer of the Year, and Esports Team of the Year will return, giving fans a direct voice in recognizing the standout moments and figures in esports over the past year. Winners will be determined through a combination of community voting and input from the Esports Awards Panel, which includes seasoned industry veterans, broadcasters, creators, and professional players, ensuring both credibility and integrity.
In addition to the main ceremony, the Esports Awards Golf Invitational will make a comeback, offering a day of networking and friendly competition for industry leaders, creators, and esports competitors ahead of the awards.
Michael Ashford, CEO of the Esports Awards, said: “The Esports Awards continues to shine a spotlight on the very best in esports and gaming, and we’re pleased to return for 2026. Following the success of the Decade Awards and our 10th anniversary celebrations, we look forward to recognizing the individuals, teams, and moments that defined the past year in esports.”
Fans are encouraged to follow the Esports Awards’ official X account for updates on venues, dates, nominees, and voting.
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- The Esports Awards will return later this year for its 2026 edition, taking place in North America and honouring the outstanding players, teams, creators and innovators of the past year in esports
- Last year marked a major milestone for the Esports Awards, celebrating 10 years of excellence at the HyperX Arena, alongside the one-off Decade Awards, which reached 36.25M live views globally
- The Esports Awards Golf Invitational will also return, bringing together industry leaders, creators and competitors for a day of networking and competition ahead of the main ceremony
- Full details on the venue, date, nominees and voting will be revealed in the coming months
The Esports Awards has announced the return of its annual ceremony for 2026. Bringing together the global esports community under one roof, the Esports Awards will once again recognise the players, teams, creators and innovators who have defined the past year. The ceremony will take place in North America later this year, with exact dates and venue to be revealed in the coming months.
Last year’s edition of the Esports Awards marked a significant milestone, celebrating 10 years of esports excellence at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas. The ceremony honoured some of the industry’s most recognised figures, including Mathieu “Zywoo” Herbaut, iShowSpeed and Animesh “Thug” Agarwal, while welcoming six new inductees into the Lifetime Achievement in Esports: Class of 2025 award. Earlier in the year, the Esports Awards also hosted the one-off Decade Awards in August, presented by Trevor “Quickshot” Henry, Jessica “JessGOAT” Bolden and Barney Banks, reaching 36.25M live views globally.
For the 2026 edition, fan-favourite categories including Esports Game of the Year, Esports Personality of the Year, Streamer of the Year and Esports Team of the Year will return, giving the community a voice in recognising the moments and individuals that shaped the past year in esports.
Winners will be determined through a combination of community voting and input from the Esports Awards Panel, a group of industry veterans, broadcasters, creators and players, ensuring the integrity and credibility of the awards.
In addition to the main ceremony, the Esports Awards Golf Invitational will return, bringing together industry leaders, creators and competitors for a day of networking and competition ahead of the awards.
“The Esports Awards continues to shine a spotlight on the very best in esports and gaming, and we’re pleased to return for 2026” said Michael Ashford, CEO of the Esports Awards. “Following the success of the Decade Awards and our 10th anniversary celebrations, we look forward to recognising the individuals, teams and moments that defined the past year in esports.”
Further updates regarding the venue, date, nominees and voting will be announced in the coming months. Fans are encouraged to follow the Esports Awards’ X account for the latest updates.
The post THE ESPORTS AWARDS RETURNS IN 2026 FOR A CELEBRATION OF ESPORTS EXCELLENCE appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Team Vitality celebrated its first Age of Empires II LAN victory as Hamzah “Hera” El-Baher triumphed in the Red Bull Wololo: Londinium final, defeating teammate Kai “Liereyy” Kallinger 5-4. Held at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, the event drew a packed live audience and thousands of online viewers, transforming the historic venue into a competitive arena for the world’s best players.
Hera dominated the tournament, following up his recent win at the T90 Titans League 5: Platinum League, consolidating his status as one of the top players globally. Team Vitality’s depth was evident, with Liereyy finishing second and Hernan “Hearttt” Pizarro placing sixth.
“Winning at our first LAN on Age of Empires II, and at the Royal Albert Hall no less, is incredible,” said Danny Engels, Team Vitality’s Corporate Director of Global Operations. “A first and second place for our roster reflects our dedication, training, and the support of our fans worldwide.”
This win marks Team Vitality’s successful entry into Age of Empires II, strengthening the French club’s presence in competitive esports. The team will continue its momentum by co-hosting The Garrison 2026 LAN in Hamburg, Germany, from November 25–29, 2026, expected to draw up to 1,000 spectators and become a major fixture on the AoE2 circuit.
The post HERA WINS RED BULL WOLOLO: LONDINIUM AGE OF EMPIRES II appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
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