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A.P. Moller – Maersk partner with BLAST Premier in first long-term esports deal
- Global logistics company will sponsor tournament series for the remainder of the 2022 Counter-Strike season
Esports tournament organiser BLAST Premier has announced a season-long partnership with leading global logistics company A.P. Moller – Maersk.
BLAST Premier and A.P. Moller – Maersk will look to use the partnership to bring fans closer to esports through integrated digital campaigns and an MVP activation and broadcast segment.
The deal will see Maersk’s branding feature across BLAST Premier digital and physical assets, including the remaining six events of the year: Spring Showdown (27 April – 5 May) and Final (15-19 June), Fall Groups (19-28 August), Showdown (19-23 October) and Final (23-27 November) and World Final (14-18 December).
The collaboration will be A.P. Moller – Maersk’s first long-term partnership in esports and Counter-Strike following last year’s first involvement in the space when Maersk sponsored November’s Fall Final, which saw the long-awaited return of fans to arenas as 25,000 spectators attended Copenhagen’s iconic Royal Arena across three days of CS:GO action.
The partnership will feature an MVP activation, which will look to reward the best player from each event with a special Maersk MVP trophy. At the end of each tournament, a shortlist of players will be selected with the winner chosen by public vote.
A.P. Moller – Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 93,000 people.
Oliver Clarke, Commercial Director at BLAST, said: “We are delighted to welcome back a highly respected and global brand such as Maersk. With a focus on fan-led in-person and digital experiences to engage the Counter-Strike community, we hope to build on the popular MVP segment from last year’s Fall Final Copenhagen. Bringing on board a non-endemic brand such as Maersk is testament to the value partners outside of the gaming and esports space equate to teaming up with BLAST Premier.”
Samuel Poulter, Head of Corporate Branding at A.P. Moller-Maersk, said: “We are proud to be a sponsor of BLAST for the second year in a row. We chose to sponsor the MVP to recognize the enormous skill and tactical intelligence needed in this sport and to engage and interact with the fans who are truly passionate about their teams and players.”
BLAST Premier is a global Counter-Strike tournament series, hosting the best players and teams, offering opportunities to regions across the globe and crowning the world champions of CS:GO. Up to 32 of the world’s best teams take part in the seven BLAST Premier events across the year with a combined prize pool of $2,475,000 on the line.
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ESL FACEIT Group and Porsche team up for DreamHack Dallas, Overwatch® Championship Series Major Partnership
Porsche To Showcase new all-electric Macan at Gaming Lifestyle Festival, Present MVP Award at OWCS Major Final
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the world’s leading esports and gaming entertainment company, today announced sports car manufacturer Porsche as the Exclusive Automotive Partner of the first-ever Overwatch® Championship Series (OWCS) Major at Dreamhack Dallas. Taking place the weekend of May 31 to June 2 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, the collaboration marks Porsche’s first major partnership with an esports tournament operator, and an expansion of the brand’s partnership with Overwatch 2.
“Porsche’s history of innovation and groundbreaking design are uniquely aligned with the Overwatch community’s passionate and tech-savvy fans,” said Jasmin Haasbach, VP, Global Brand Partnerships, ESL FACEIT Group. “We’re excited to bring these two celebrated brands together at DreamHack Dallas.”
As an official partner, Porsche will celebrate the OWCS Major player who drives their team to greatness by crowning the competition’s Most Valuable Player. After crowning the winner on Sunday after the Grand Finale, fans can meet and greet the MVP at the new all-electric Porsche Macan right in front of the OWCS Major stage for photo and signature opportunities. Fans will also get exclusive access to custom content linked to Porsche’s new all-electric Macan model –the inspiration behind one of Overwatch’s latest Legendary skins for D.Va.
“This is the perfect setting for Porsche’s first partnership with an esports tournament,” said Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing for Porsche Cars North America (PCNA). “OWCS and festivals like DreamHack offer new avenues to inspire the gaming community and reach the next generation of drivers, showcasing incredible new cars, like the new all-electric Macan, at the same time.”
DreamHack Dallas is one of North America’s biggest gaming festivals, featuring meet-and-greets with creators and celebrities, cosplay competitions, an indie gaming showcase, and more. This year’s three-day celebration of gaming culture will build off the success of the DreamHack Dallas 2023, which saw a record-setting 44,000 attendees, the most ever for a DreamHack festival in North America.
Badges for DreamHack Dallas start at $35 for a single day and $99 for three-day access, with OWCS add-ons to guarantee seating for the event starting at $29. More information is available at dreamhack.com.
Hawks Talon receives two 2025 second-round picks in four team trade
Hawks Talon GC, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, announced today that the team has received two 2025 second-round picks from Mavs Gaming in exchange for Talon’s own 2025 first-round pick, sent to the Gen.G Tigers, and a 2025 third-round pick owned by 76ers GC, sent to Mavs Gaming.
Hawks Talon is set to begin the TURN, the second group play tournament of the 5v5 season, on Wednesday, May 29th, with matchups against Nets GC at 6 p.m., followed by a 9 p.m. slate with the Gen.G Tigers.
Talon sits in seventh place in the East after finishing the TIPOFF with a 3-3 record and 30 total points in the standings.
To stay up to date on Hawks Talon Gaming Club, visit HawksTalonGC.gg and follow the team’s social channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
LEON.BET has announced a collaboration with 9INE, one of Europe’s top esports organisations known for its focus on Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), that will see it become the exclusive betting partner to the team.
The partnership will take esports betting to a new level, offering fans exclusive content and exciting new ways to engage with their favourite games.
As a leading online betting platform, LEON.BET offers a wide range of betting options across sports, casino and esports. The operator’s user-friendly interface, competitive odds, and commitment to fair play have made it a trusted name worldwide. LEON.BET is also dedicated to supporting young talents, believing it is key to a bright and promising future.
Through the partnership, LEON.BET aims to combine its innovative betting platform with 9INE’s expertise in competitive gaming, creating a more immersive experience for esports fans, providing new and exciting betting opportunities along with exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
LEON.BET’s CGO said: “We are extremely happy to start our cooperation with 9INE. Recent changes to their roster show huge potential, and we at LEON.BET want to be part of that journey.
“Together with 9INE, we will create a fantastic space for esports enthusiasts. Supporting young talents is at the core of LEON.BET’s development strategy, and we see a great future and prospects in this path.”
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