2021 NFL season
National Football League and WePlay Studios Team Up to Launch NFL Offsides

The National Football League and WePlay Studios are teaming up to launch NFL Offsides, a first-of-its-kind weekly game show where NFL players, Legends, and well-known gaming creators compete in high-energy, video game-inspired challenges. Packed with larger-than-life personalities in a first-of-a-kind format, this is where content meets the gridiron in the most unexpected ways. NFL Offsides will debut on April 15, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT and stream live on Tuesdays during the 2025 offseason on the NFLâs official YouTube channel, with co-streams on featured creatorsâ channels.Â
The series will be hosted by Cameron Dicker, nicknamed âDicker the Kicker,â the Los Angeles Chargers Placekicker and the first NFL player born in Hong Kong, and popular streamer, Ovilee May. She is known for her prominent hosting for esports teams, major game publishers, and professional sports league productions. The premiere will feature NFL player, Daiyan Henley of the Los Angeles Chargers and Todd Gurley, NFL Legend and 2017 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, teaming up with top gaming creators Xaryu and Pikaboo for an exciting episode inspired by classic âBrawlâ games.
âNFL Offsides promises to deliver a dynamic mix of sports and gaming content that will strengthen our connection to Gen-Z fan communities,â said Ed Kiang, vice president of video gaming at the NFL. âWeâre excited to partner with WePlay Studios to bring this game show to life with NFL players and Legends alongside top gaming creators.â
Each episode of NFL Offsides will be divided into three segments, with unique opportunities for viewers to engage with the talent throughout the show:Â
- Physical Challenge: A real-life recreation of video game-inspired sets and challenges that will test participantsâ physical and strategic skills.
- Mystery Segment: An unpredictable twist where participants could face puzzles, quizzes, or surprise challenges led by the production team or their community in chat.
- Gaming Showdown: The ultimate test of reflexes and teamwork as participants go head-to-head in a leading video game title, pushing their competitive skills to the limit.
The show will be produced by WePlay Studios, a content production team specializing in creating entertainment shows and gaming formats worldwide. Â
âSports and video games are united by passion. Inspired by iconic â90s game shows, we wanted to bring that nostalgic energy into a fresh format for todayâs generation,â said Maksym Bilonogov, chief visionary officer and executive producer at WePlay Studios. âAfter a decade of refining audience engagement, weâre applying that expertise to NFL Offsides. Partnering with the biggest sports league in America, the NFL is an incredible opportunity.âÂ
Future episodes will feature NFL players, Legends, and top gaming creators, including Terrell Owens, Jeffery Simmons, the Botez sisters, MMG, Repullze, Esfand, and more.Â
This new series is part of the broader NFL strategy aiming to attract the next generation of fans.Â
NexTide Media, a creator-first media agency and ad tech solutions partner of WePlay Studios, is driving brand integrations for NFL Offsides â connecting advertisers with this one-of-a-kind gaming-meets-sports experience.Â
The post National Football League and WePlay Studios Team Up to Launch NFL Offsides appeared first on Gaming and Gambling Industry in the Americas.
-
eSports3 days ago
TEAM VITALITY AND HUMMEL LAUNCH ALTERNATE JERSEY AND EXCLUSIVE APPAREL COLLECTION
-
Conferences in Europe5 days ago
EGT Digital and EGT to rock the show at SiGMA Euro-Med 2025
-
Africa5 days ago
QTech Games wins Best Innovation of the Year at the 2025 SBWA+ Eventus Awards
-
Colombia5 days ago
Spintec Strengthens its Partnership with Merkur in Colombia and Peru
-
Latest News4 days ago
Octoplay advances on its European growth strategy by partnering with Evoke Group in the UK and Denmark
-
Blanka Homor Sales Director at Playson4 days ago
Playson strengthens Ontario foothold with Casino Time integration
-
Baltics4 days ago
CT Interactive Expands its Certified Game Portfolio in Latvia
-
Balkans4 days ago
CT Gaming Secures Certification for its Latest Multigame â Diamond King 5