eSports

EXCEL ESPORTS NAMES BEYOND NRG AS OFFICIAL ENERGY DRINK PARTNER

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5 years ago

March 26, 2021

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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

Asia

Esports Foundation opens 2026 co-streaming Creator Program with $2m rewards pool

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3 hours ago

June 12, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The Esports Foundation (EF) has opened applications for its 2026 Creator Program, committing $2 million (~INR 19 crore) in rewards for co-streamers supporting the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris and the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 in Riyadh. EF announced the program on June 12, 2026, from Paris and Riyadh, and said applications are open now, including for creators across India.

EF said co-streaming was a key driver of EWC reach last year, citing 3,500 co-streamers as “one of the key growth pillars” for EWC viewership in 2025. The Foundation is positioning the 2026 Creator Program as a scaled-up initiative, targeting 5,000 creators “across new regions and platforms.”

“This isn’t just an esports trend; it’s a media trend,” said Wasae Imran, Director Broadcast & Distribution at the Esports Foundation. “Across music, video, news and sport, audiences don’t just watch what they’re given anymore. They choose their own experience: what to watch, where to focus, and how deep to go. Esports just lives further down that road than most, and traditional sport is heading the same way. It’s not about delivering a match in one format, it’s about opening up every way into the same moment and letting fans choose how they want to consume it. The Creators Program is how we build for that, by enabling the growth of creators that fans already trust to carry the world’s biggest esports event into every community.”

According to EF, approved creators can co-stream selected tournaments, complete missions, and progress a “Battle Pass” tied to rewards ranging from gift cards and hardware to platform perks and invitations to EWC and ENC. EF said the program supports multiple streaming platforms, including Twitch, YouTube, Bilibili, Huya, and CHZZK.

EF also confirmed operational details for EWC 2026: the event is set for Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from July 6 through August 23, featuring more than 2,000 players and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries across 25 tournaments and 24 games, with a $75 million+ prize pool. ENC 2026 is scheduled for November in Riyadh and will extend the creator program to a nation-based competition format.

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BLAST

BLAST partners with MATCH on premium fan travel for 2026-27 events

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20 hours ago

June 11, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Deal covers travel and hospitality packages across BLAST’s event slate, starting with BLAST Premier Hong Kong Rivals in November.

BLAST has signed a one-year partnership with MATCH to develop premium fan travel experiences and related commercial opportunities across BLAST events in 2026 and 2027, including the BLAST Premier Hong Kong Rivals 2026. The companies said the work will start immediately, with an initial focus on the BLAST Premier Hong Kong Rivals event in November.

BLAST VP of Destinations and Market Development James Woollard said: “We’re thrilled to partner with MATCH, a company with an unrivalled track record in delivering top-tier fan travel experiences at the biggest sporting events in the world. As BLAST continues to grow globally and attract growing numbers of travelling fans, this partnership represents an exciting opportunity to further elevate the live event experience for fans and audiences across esports.”

MATCH is best known for hospitality and accommodation programmes at major sports events, including four consecutive FIFA World Cups from 2010 to 2022, as well as Ryder Cup tournaments, Formula 1 Grands Prix and ATP tennis tournaments. MATCH Director of UK Events and Business Strategy Richard Parker said: “Esports is one of the most exciting growth frontiers in live entertainment, and BLAST stands out as a world-class platform with incredible potential. At MATCH, we see a tremendous opportunity to bring our expertise in creating premium fan experiences into the esports arena. We are very enthusiastic about the possibility of working together with BLAST to deliver innovative, unforgettable experiences for esports fans worldwide.”

BLAST said MATCH will also bring its network of clients, sponsors, federations, agents and media partners to support international attendance and partner activation, alongside MATCH’s technology and operational infrastructure. The announcement follows BLAST’s 2025 live events activity, where the organiser said it delivered 15 arena shows across 10 countries spanning five titles and sold 194,421 tickets.

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Counter-strike

Team Vitality opens V.Hub fan zone for IEM Cologne Major

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24 hours ago

June 11, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Team Vitality is launching an official fan zone, V.Hub, to coincide with the 2026 IEM Cologne Major. The venue will run June 18-21 at KWB im Stadtpalais, a short walk from the LANXESS Arena.

Access to V.Hub will be free for fans who sign up, with limited availability. Team Vitality said the space is intended to bring together its community, partners and Counter-Strike fans attending the event.

The fan zone will include dedicated areas hosted by Team Vitality and partners Skin.Club, ASUS ROG, EVNIA and Blacklyte. The club said activations will include hands-on experiences and opportunities to play bespoke Counter-Strike maps.

Team Vitality also plans match watch parties, a pop-up shop for official merchandise and giveaways, including an ASUS ROG x Team Vitality co-branded mousepad. During the playoff stage, the club said V.Hub will be set up for trophy photo opportunities with its Major trophies.

Food and drink will be available on site throughout the event, including vegetarian options.

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