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ellesse Enters Esports Market as Official Apparel Provider of Misfits Gaming Group in Multiyear, Global Sponsorship

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November 9, 2021

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ellesse, part of the Pentland group, has signed a multiyear partnership to become the official sports and lifestyle apparel provider for Misfits Gaming properties in EU and NA. The custom-designed “Pro-Kit” jersey collections for two of Misfits’ professional esports League of Legends teams, the Rocket League team, Minecraft and the Misfits Academy, a talent discovery and incubation program presented by Intel®, will be available on the Misfits Gaming web store and ellesse. com, on Nov. 9th at 9 a.m. EST.

Participating teams include Misfits Gaming of the LEC (League of Legends European Championship),Misfits Gaming of the LFL (League of Legends French League) Misfits Gaming (Rocket League), Misfits Minecraft and Misfits influencers. Misfits Academy is a three-part “challenge” series that presents aspiring content creators, professional players, and creatives the spotlight they need to be discovered.

Misfits’ pro players and academy winners will all wear the ellesse “Pro-Kit” during international competitions, various social media campaigns and be regularly featured on the Misfits YouTube channel. Recognized worldwide for its Italian sportswear design that marries comfort and functionality, the ellesse-designed “Misfits Gaming Pro-Kit” presents an aggressive identity wrapped around a digital camouflage and accents inspired by the lightning-fast reactions of Misfits’ top athletes.

This partnership marks the first official esports sportswear collaboration for ellesse and aside from designing this limited edition drop and the 2022 Pro-Kit, ellesse and Misfits Gaming will design a lifestyle collection that reflects Misfits’ mischievous energy and honors its underdog identity. The collection will launch Nov. 9 with a limited edition 2021 Pro Jersey to commemorate the LEC 2021. The 2022 Pro-Kit and lifestyle collection will launch early next year. Jerseys will be available for purchase at the Misfits online store: https://shop.misfitsgaming.gg/

“Esports fans are dedicated, loyal, and very particular,” said Vas Roberts, senior vice president of partnerships at Misfits Gaming Group. “We’re thrilled to welcome ellesse to the Misfits Gaming family and offer our community such unique and inspired apparel by an iconic brand. The knowledge and expertise they bring to the table, along with decades of recognizable designs will present a collection that feels truly unique, and truly Misfits Gaming.”

With esports expected to record a 26% spike to 51.8 million active gamers by 2025 across the UK alone, Ellesse is applying lessons from a rich history of evolving around the modern consumer to engage and invest in the gaming community.

“When searching for esports partners, we were committed to find an organization that reflected our values and introduced us to a global community,” said Jennie Bianco, head of marketing for Focus Brands, the agency of record for ellesse. “We couldn’t have asked for a better partner than Misfits, and we’re delighted to be working with such a young but impressive group of gamers that can redefine the competitive gaming landscape.’

For more information on Misfits and our collaboration with ellesse, please reach the attached media representative, or visit: misfitsgaming.gg

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NODWIN Gaming partners Runestone on integrity and real-time data for esports events

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April 13, 2026

Wladimir P.

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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

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April 13, 2026

Wladimir P.

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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

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April 13, 2026

Wladimir P.

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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