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Opera GX becomes Lead sponsor of esports team Moist Esports, extending partnership with YouTuber MoistCr1TiKaL
Opera GX, the world’s first gaming browser with over 20 million monthly active users, is proud to announce that it has become lead sponsor of trailblazing esports team Moist Esports, founded by fast-rising YouTube and Twitch influencer Charles White Jr, aka MoistCr1TiKaL.
“Moist has been shaking up the status quo in gaming ever since he first arrived on the scene, with his disruptive style and attitude. And like Moist, Opera GX is proud to be the channel of choice for connecting millions of gamers straight into the content and people they really care about, which is why we’ve been working closely with Charlie for the last few years. And because of our shared philosophy, we’re proud to be taking our cooperation to the next level by sponsoring Moist Esports and extending our already successful partnership, which we believe has huge potential.” said Maciej Kocemba, product director of Opera GX.
Founded in 2021, Moist Esports has quickly become one of the most recognizable teams in esports, already securing several major tournament wins including the Rocket League Championship Series 2021–22 Spring Split Major, Super Smash Con: Fall Fest and MomoCon 2022. However, despite these major achievements, MoistCr1TiKaL, winner of best variety streamer at The Streamer Awards 2022, has spoken openly about the significant financial losses his team has endured, as part of its ongoing quest for glory.
With the launch of Moist Esports, Charlie has once again channeled his fresh energy and approach into transforming a new realm of gaming. Opera GX is fully aligned with the spirit and ethos of Moist Esports, and the sponsorship will not only help to directly fund the team’s continued achievements, but it will also enable the gaming browser to scale its existing partnership activities and create a deeper affiliation with MoistCr1TiKaL and the Moist Esports team.
For example, Moist Esports fans will be able download Opera GX and activate exclusive Moist Esports browser backgrounds, as well as accessing a calendar featuring all of the team’s events from within the browser. In addition, the Opera GX logo will continue to feature across the front of Moist Esports team jerseys, as well as being included on screen for all Moist Esports watch parties streamed on Twitch.
“Opera GX already has a long-standing relationship with MoistCr1TiKaL, so it makes total sense to take this to the next level and announce Opera GX as the lead sponsor of the Moist Esports team. Together I know we can smash it,” said Charles White, Moist Esports.
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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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