Artem Bykov named new LEC Commissioner
Game developer Riot Games has appointed Artem Bykov, formerly of ESL Gaming, as its League of Legends European Championship Series (LEC) Commissioner. Bykov will be tasked with improving the LEC…
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Misfits Gaming Group sells LEC franchise slot to Team Heretics
Multi-regional esports organisation Misfits Gaming Group has announced the sale of its League of Legends European Championship (LEC) franchise slot to Spanish esports organisation Team Heretics. As a result, Team…
Players on Paramount+: The most valuable esports brand exposure deal you’ve never heard of
I’ll admit it, I was nervous when Paramount+ announced that it would be making Players, a mockumentary centred on Riot Games’ League of Legends Championship Series (LCS). Could Hollywood translate…
Interview: Santander signs multi-year deal with LEC and LLA
International bank Santander has unveiled a multi-year deal with Riot Games’ League of Legends European Championship (LEC) and the Liga Latinoamerica (LLA). The agreement sees Santander become the main sponsor…
Esports viewership breakdown with Esports Charts: March 2022
Every month ESI, in collaboration with Esports Charts, delves into the world of esports viewership to highlight what audiences are currently watching, along with other emerging trends in the industry.…
LEC Spring Finals 2022 to be played in front of a live audience
The League of Legends European Championship (LEC) will be played in front of a live audience for the first time in two years. The LEC Spring Finals 2022 is still scheduled…
