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  72. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="1236" height="589" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-05-170158.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-05-170158.png 1236w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-05-170158-300x143.png 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-05-170158-1024x488.png 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-05-170158-768x366.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1236px) 100vw, 1236px" /></p>Lausanne/Cologne - August 5, 2024 ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company, and Logitech, the leading innovator of gaming technologies and gear, today announced a partnership to make the Logitech G PRO Series the Official Gaming Gear of the ESL Pro Tour and ESL Impact Counter-Strike circuits. The collaboration highlights a lineup of Logitech G Pro Series mice and keyboards designed exclusively for the needs of Counter-Strike pros, showcasing the equipment used by many of the star players as they face off in ESL’s world-class competitions.]]></description>
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The collaboration highlights a lineup of Logitech G Pro Series mice and keyboards designed exclusively for the needs of Counter-Strike pros, showcasing the equipment used by many of the star players as they face off in ESL’s world-class competitions.</span></p><p><b id="docs-internal-guid-da8df292-7fff-a58e-e880-ab80f3b82f6a" style="font-weight: normal"> </b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: italic;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">“We’re excited to partner with ESL FACEIT Group to better serve the needs of the world’s best pro players with Logitech G Pro Series equipment and beyond,” said </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">Brent Barry, Head of Esports and PRO Series at Logitech G</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: italic;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: italic;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline"> “We’re committed to supporting esports excellence every step of the way, and that begins with cutting-edge gear designed with pros that enables world-class performance.”</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal"> </b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">Featuring Logitech G’s exclusive technology for peak professional performance, the professional-grade peripherals designed to provide the accuracy and sensitivity that matters most in professional play includes the </span><a style="text-decoration: none" href="https://www.logitechg.com/en-gb/products/gaming-mice/pro-x2-superlight-wireless-mouse.910-006631.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #1155cc;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: underline;vertical-align: baseline">Logitech G PRO X Superlight Wireless Gaming Mouse </span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">and</span><a style="text-decoration: none" href="https://www.logitechg.com/en-gb/products/gaming-keyboards/pro-x-tkl-wireless-keyboard.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #1155cc;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: underline;vertical-align: baseline"> Logitech G PRO X TKL Lightspeed Gaming Keyboard</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">..</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal"> </b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">Logitech G PRO Series is an award-winning lineup of hardware used by almost half of all the world's top esports pros in competitive play, according to </span><a style="text-decoration: none" href="http://prosettings.ne" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #1155cc;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: underline;vertical-align: baseline">prosettings.ne</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">t. The lineup of peripherals has earned a valuable reputation as the gear of choice for the elite esports pros, including ESL Pro Tour veteran in Natus Vincere’s Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyljev, FlyQuest RED star Mounira "Goosebreeder" Dobie and many more.</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal"> </b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: italic;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">“We are thrilled to partner with Logitech G PRO Series as the Official Gaming Gear of ESL Pro Tour and ESL Impact circuit”, </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">said </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">Marc Winther, Director Game Ecosystems - Counter-Strike at ESL FACEIT Group</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: italic;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">. “Especially at the highest level of competition, peripheral performance can mean the difference between a clutch play or a round loss. Logitech G understands the unique needs of gamers and competitors, and we share a joint commitment in pushing the boundaries of performance in the world’s biggest esports arenas.”</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal"> </b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">The new partnership launches at Intel® Extreme Masters in Cologne, Germany, on August 7 - 18, and will showcase Logitech G PRO Series equipment used by some of the best esports athletes competing onstage in front of thousands of fans. In addition to the tournament, professional players will also highlight Logitech G PRO Series gear at the following events and circuits:</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal"> </b></p><ul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;padding-inline-start: 48px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">All </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">Intel® Extreme Masters </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">events, including the upcoming IEM Cologne in Cologne,  Germany, and IEM Rio in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in October 2024.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">ESL Pro League Season 20</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">, the world’s biggest Counter-Strike league, taking place in St. Julian’s, Malta, in September 2024.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">ESL Challenger and ESL Challenger League </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">competitions, which provide a platform for aspiring teams to prove themselves as world-class teams, and with its integration within the ESL Pro Tour, further strengthen their position in Counter-Strike. The partnership extends to ESL Challenger League Season 48 taking place online and to ESL Challenger events in Atlanta, USA in October; and Katowice in November 2024.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">ESL Impact Season 6</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">, the all-women Counter-Strike circuit, culminating at Live Global Finals at DreamHack Stockholm in Sweden.</span></p></li></ul><p><b style="font-weight: normal"> </b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">The initiative will also integrate the Logitech G experience into Player Lounges’ through the Logitech PRO Alliance program as part of EFG’s and Logitech joint mission to provide players and teams with premium equipment and tools for peak performance.</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal"> </b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">With an over $4 million prize pool, the ESL Pro Tour is an open ecosystem from EFG that connects multiple ESL professional tournaments into a dedicated circuit.  Featuring several levels of competition, including EPT Championship, EPT Masters, and EPT Challenger, ESL Pro Tour offers aspiring, semi-professional, and professional Counter-Strike Players worldwide a clear and consistent opportunity to compete and elevate their skills to the next level. </span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal"> </b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">For additional information on Logitech G, please visit </span><a style="text-decoration: none" 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11pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">***</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal"> </b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3949999999999998;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">About ESL FACEIT Group</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 54pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) is the leading esports and video game entertainment company dedicated to creating worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become a community. EFG is built on a legacy of world-renowned brands, including ESL, FACEIT, and DreamHack, providing innovative ecosystems for global communities of players, fans and creators around the games they love. With leading partners, brands and global IPs, EFG operates an unmatched portfolio of live events, digital platforms and developer tools that reach and engage millions of gamers worldwide. For more information, visit </span><a style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.eslfaceitgroup.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #1155cc;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: underline;vertical-align: baseline">www.eslfaceitgroup.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #2f3132;background-color: #f7ffff;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">About PRO Series</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">Logitech G PRO Series is an award-winning line-up of professional-grade headsets, mice, and keyboards designed to the exacting specifications of the world’s top esports athletes. Engineered through a rigorous Design by Collaboration program, PRO Series products include carefully selected features and innovations to achieve the absolute pinnacle of performance while also providing the all-day comfort that professional gamers demand.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">About Logitech G</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #2f3132;background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">Logitech G, a brand of Logitech, is a global leader dedicated to serving the needs of Gamers and Creators with award-winning hardware, software, and solutions. Logitech G’s industry-leading products include keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, simulation products such as wheels and flight sticks, webcams, lights and microphones, and specialized furniture solutions; all made possible through innovative design, advanced technologies and a deep passion for gaming and creator communities.Logitech helps all people pursue their passions and is committed to doing so in a way that is good for people and the planet. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech G at </span><a style="text-decoration: none" href="https://www.logitechg.com/en-gb" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: underline;vertical-align: baseline">logitechG.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">, the </span><a style="text-decoration: none" href="https://blog.logitech.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: underline;vertical-align: baseline">company blog</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">, or </span><a style="text-decoration: none" href="https://twitter.com/LogitechG" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10pt;font-family: Roboto,sans-serif;color: #000000;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: underline;vertical-align: baseline">@LogitechG</span></a></p><div> </div> </div>
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  137. <title>ESL FACEIT Group and Qiddiya City Partner to Drive Esports Evolution with Five-Year Partnership</title>
  138. <link>https://esl.com/article/esl-faceit-group-and-qiddiya-city-partner-to-drive-esports-evolution-with-five-year-partnership/</link>
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  141. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:29:44 +0000</pubDate>
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  146. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="1080" height="540" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Qiddiya-Announcement-SM-01-header.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Qiddiya-Announcement-SM-01-header.jpg 1080w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Qiddiya-Announcement-SM-01-header-300x150.jpg 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Qiddiya-Announcement-SM-01-header-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Qiddiya-Announcement-SM-01-header-768x384.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>Through the partnership, we will engage our worldwide fanbase of 225 million gamers, inviting them to share their vision and help shape the future global Gaming &#38; Esports District in Qiddiya City.&#160; We will lean on creative technology to develop immersive experiences, in-game missions, and stage takeovers during its circuit of global events to inspire [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  162. <p>Through the partnership, we will engage our worldwide fanbase of 225 million gamers, inviting them to share their vision and help shape the future global Gaming &amp; Esports District in Qiddiya City.&nbsp;</p>
  163. <p>We will lean on creative technology to develop immersive experiences, in-game missions, and stage takeovers during its circuit of global events to inspire fans, players, and partners to help define the future of play at the Qiddiya City Gaming &amp; Esports District.&nbsp;</p>
  164. <p>Gamers and fans will have exclusive access to new developments in the District during DreamHack festivals, ESL and IEM competitions, and on EFG’s digital esports platform, FACEIT. This includes both top-tier and amateur circuits across ESL Counter-Strike Pro Tour, ESL Challenger, ESL Impact, ESL Dota 2 Pro Tour, DreamHack festivals, and more over the 5-year partnership.&nbsp;</p>
  165. <p>The partnership is part of EFG and Qiddiya’s joint commitment to support the sustainable growth of the esports industry through building pipelines of multigenerational fandom in the world’s most promising markets, notably the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.</p>
  166. <p><b>Abdullah Aldawood</b>, Managing Director of Qiddiya Investment Company, said: "As a global Capital of Play, Qiddiya City will host a critical component of Saudi Arabia’s National Gaming and Esports Strategy, and help power the next generation of esports. Our partnership with ESL FACEIT Group ensures that players, fans, and creators worldwide will play a central role in building this unprecedented hub of entertainment and innovation. We will be setting a new benchmark for fan experiences in parallel with athlete and talent development.”</p>
  167. <p><span style="color: var( --e-global-color-primary )"><b>Craig Levine</b>, Co-CEO of ESL FACEIT Group, said: “Qiddiya is a city built for and inspired by the global esports and gaming community in one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets. As a pioneering global destination for gaming and esports, Qiddiya City will grow and develop in collaboration with the community, an important cornerstone for a more sustainable future. We’re confident and honored that EFG’s decades of experience will create value for the city’s scalable, fan-first vision.”<br></span></p>
  168. <p>Qiddiya City’s Gaming &amp; Esports District will be the world’s first mix-use gaming and esports district — an unrivaled investment in building a gaming utopia. Not only will the district become an epicenter for esports fandom and the development of professional gamers, but it will also serve as regional headquarters for leading video game companies and esports organizations.&nbsp;</p>
  169. <p>Built to reflect the interests and ideals of gamers, the Qiddiya Gaming &amp; Esports District will cover 500,000 square meters of gaming space, housing cutting-edge esports facilities that introduce new ways to watch, train and play. With EFG’s active consultation, these facilities will provide the lowest latency technology infrastructure in the world, ideal for supporting the previously-announced Esports Bootcamp pre-competition training centers, as well as sports science performance labs and high-end tech incubators to spur gaming innovation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
  170. <p>Together, Qiddiya City and EFG affirm their joint commitment to supporting the esports industry's sustainable growth by building multigenerational fandom pipelines in the world’s most promising markets, notably the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.&nbsp;</p>
  171. <p><b>Franck Guignery, SVP Middle East and Africa of ESL FACEIT Group</b>, said: “The growth of gaming in the Kingdom has transformed its young and progressive esports scene into a powerhouse that will fuel the global community. This partnership brings us parity that pushes the landscape forward through compelling narratives and must-watch global events. Together with Qiddiya, we’re inviting the community to own and shape the future home of esports and gaming and create a positive impact in the industry.”</p>
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  173. <p>We kick off our partership this week at IEM Chengdu! To learn more about Qiddiya City, visit qiddiya.com. For more information on ESL FACEIT Group, check out eslfaceitgroup.com and follow EFG on LinkedIn.</p>
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  186. </div>
  187. </section>
  188. </div>
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  194. <item>
  195. <title>Intel® Extreme Masters Katowice 2024: Team Spirit and Serral crowned new Champions following two electrifying Grand Finals</title>
  196. <link>https://esl.com/article/intel-extreme-masters-katowice-2024-team-spirit-and-serral-crowned-new-champions-following-two-electrifying-grand-finals/</link>
  198. <dc:creator><![CDATA[sdeimann]]></dc:creator>
  199. <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
  200. <category><![CDATA[Counter-Strike]]></category>
  201. <category><![CDATA[Intel Extreme Masters]]></category>
  202. <category><![CDATA[StarCraft II]]></category>
  203. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://esl.com/?p=31423</guid>
  204.  
  205. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="1799" height="1200" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1920_20240211-adela-sznajder-iem-katowice-11489.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1920_20240211-adela-sznajder-iem-katowice-11489.jpg 1799w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1920_20240211-adela-sznajder-iem-katowice-11489-300x200.jpg 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1920_20240211-adela-sznajder-iem-katowice-11489-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1920_20240211-adela-sznajder-iem-katowice-11489-768x512.jpg 768w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1920_20240211-adela-sznajder-iem-katowice-11489-1536x1025.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1799px) 100vw, 1799px" /></p>The Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Katowice 2024 Grand Finals have concluded, with BASILISK’s Joona “Serral” Sotala named the new StarCraft® II Champion and Team Spirit being crowned the Counter-Strike 2 Champions. While BASILISK’s Joona “Serral” Sotala returns for a second time, Team Spirit joins the legendary Hall of Heroes for the first time in history. Check out our full [&#8230;]]]></description>
  206. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="1799" height="1200" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1920_20240211-adela-sznajder-iem-katowice-11489.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1920_20240211-adela-sznajder-iem-katowice-11489.jpg 1799w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1920_20240211-adela-sznajder-iem-katowice-11489-300x200.jpg 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1920_20240211-adela-sznajder-iem-katowice-11489-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1920_20240211-adela-sznajder-iem-katowice-11489-768x512.jpg 768w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1920_20240211-adela-sznajder-iem-katowice-11489-1536x1025.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1799px) 100vw, 1799px" /></p>
  207. <p>The Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Katowice 2024 Grand Finals have concluded, with <strong>BASILISK’s Joona “Serral” Sotala</strong> named the new StarCraft® II Champion and <strong>Team Spirit </strong>being crowned the Counter-Strike 2 Champions. While BASILISK’s Joona “Serral” Sotala returns for a second time, Team Spirit joins the legendary Hall of Heroes for the first time in history.</p>
  208.  
  209.  
  210.  
  211. <p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.eslfaceitgroup.com/press/intel-extreme-masters-katowice-2024-team-spirit-and-serral-crowned-new-champions-following-two-electrifying-grand-finals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Check out our full recap of IEM Katowice 2024</a></p>
  212. ]]></content:encoded>
  216. </item>
  217. <item>
  218. <title>Snapdragon Pro Series Powered by Samsung Galaxy is heading to Sao Paulo, Brazil</title>
  219. <link>https://esl.com/article/snapdragon-pro-series-powered-by-samsung-galaxy-is-heading-to-sao-paulo-brazil/</link>
  221. <dc:creator><![CDATA[sdeimann]]></dc:creator>
  222. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:03:26 +0000</pubDate>
  223. <category><![CDATA[Mobile]]></category>
  224. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://esl.com/?p=30909</guid>
  225.  
  226. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image1.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image1.jpg 1920w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image1-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>ESL and Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon Pro Series Powered by Samsung Galaxy Year 2 Mobile Masters are coming to Sao Paulo, Brazil! Taking place April 12-14, players from around the world will compete for their share of up to $400,000 USD in two of the most popular mobile game titles: Call of Duty: Mobile [&#8230;]]]></description>
  227. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image1.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image1.jpg 1920w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image1-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>
  228. <p>ESL and Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon Pro Series Powered by Samsung Galaxy Year 2 Mobile Masters are coming to Sao Paulo, Brazil! <br><br>Taking place April 12-14, players from around the world will compete for their share of up to $400,000 USD in two of the most popular mobile game titles: Call of Duty: Mobile and Garena Free Fire!</p>
  229.  
  230.  
  231.  
  232. <p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://snapdragonproseries.com/mobilemasters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Check out the full details on the official website</a></p>
  233. ]]></content:encoded>
  237. </item>
  238. <item>
  239. <title>The ESL Pro Tour 2024 schedule for Dota 2</title>
  240. <link>https://esl.com/article/the-esl-pro-tour-2024-schedule-for-dota-2/</link>
  242. <dc:creator><![CDATA[sdeimann]]></dc:creator>
  243. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
  244. <category><![CDATA[Dota 2]]></category>
  245. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://esl.com/?p=30913</guid>
  246.  
  247. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/post-EPT-DOTA-2-SEASON-2.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/post-EPT-DOTA-2-SEASON-2.jpg 1920w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/post-EPT-DOTA-2-SEASON-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/post-EPT-DOTA-2-SEASON-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/post-EPT-DOTA-2-SEASON-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/post-EPT-DOTA-2-SEASON-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>Heading into the 2024 calendar year, we wish to share the slot distribution, qualifier, and tournament dates for all of our DOTA 2 tournaments next year. Below, you will find a breakdown of all DOTA 2 events and a changelog that gives an overview of Season 2 of the EPT compared to the 2023 EPT [&#8230;]]]></description>
  248. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/post-EPT-DOTA-2-SEASON-2.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/post-EPT-DOTA-2-SEASON-2.jpg 1920w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/post-EPT-DOTA-2-SEASON-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/post-EPT-DOTA-2-SEASON-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/post-EPT-DOTA-2-SEASON-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/post-EPT-DOTA-2-SEASON-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>
  249. <p>Heading into the 2024 calendar year, we wish to share the slot distribution, qualifier, and tournament dates for all of our DOTA 2 tournaments next year.</p>
  250.  
  251.  
  252.  
  253. <p>Below, you will find a breakdown of all DOTA 2 events and a changelog that gives an overview of Season 2 of the EPT compared to the 2023 EPT calendar.</p>
  254.  
  255.  
  256.  
  257. <p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://pro.eslgaming.com/tour/2023/11/ept-dota-2024-event-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Check out the full release</a></p>
  258. ]]></content:encoded>
  262. </item>
  263. <item>
  264. <title>All about the ESL R1 2023 Fall Major</title>
  265. <link>https://esl.com/article/all-about-the-esl-r1-2023-fall-major/</link>
  267. <dc:creator><![CDATA[sdeimann]]></dc:creator>
  268. <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:36:23 +0000</pubDate>
  269. <category><![CDATA[ESLR1]]></category>
  270. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://esl.com/?p=30884</guid>
  271.  
  272. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="1024" height="538" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1920_eslr1-fallmajor.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1920_eslr1-fallmajor.jpg 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1920_eslr1-fallmajor-300x158.jpg 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1920_eslr1-fallmajor-768x404.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>The ESL R1 2023 Fall Season will soon reach its conclusion with the ESL R1 2023 Fall Major on November 24-25, with the finale hosted live at the immersive gaming lifestyle festival, DreamHack Winter. The top 24 drivers will battle it out in the hopes of being crowned the Champion, taking home a share of [&#8230;]]]></description>
  273. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="1024" height="538" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1920_eslr1-fallmajor.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1920_eslr1-fallmajor.jpg 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1920_eslr1-fallmajor-300x158.jpg 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1920_eslr1-fallmajor-768x404.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>
  274. <p>The ESL R1 2023 Fall Season will soon reach its conclusion with the ESL R1 2023 Fall Major on November 24-25, with the finale hosted live at the immersive gaming lifestyle festival, DreamHack Winter. The top 24 drivers will battle it out in the hopes of being crowned the Champion, taking home a share of the €225,000 prize pool.</p>
  275.  
  276.  
  277.  
  278. <p class="has-text-align-center has-large-font-size"><a href="https://www.eslfaceitgroup.com/press/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-esl-r1-2023-fall-major/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Check out our full Press Release</a></p>
  279. ]]></content:encoded>
  283. </item>
  284. <item>
  285. <title>ESL Pro Tour 2024 Program</title>
  286. <link>https://esl.com/article/esl-pro-tour-2024-program/</link>
  288. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Editorial Team]]></dc:creator>
  289. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:49:03 +0000</pubDate>
  290. <category><![CDATA[Counter-Strike]]></category>
  291. <category><![CDATA[ESL Grand Slam]]></category>
  292. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://esl.com/?p=30310</guid>
  293.  
  294. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-Pro-Tour-CS-2024-Announcement-Summary-1.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-Pro-Tour-CS-2024-Announcement-Summary-1.png 1920w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-Pro-Tour-CS-2024-Announcement-Summary-1-300x169.png 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-Pro-Tour-CS-2024-Announcement-Summary-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-Pro-Tour-CS-2024-Announcement-Summary-1-768x432.png 768w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-Pro-Tour-CS-2024-Announcement-Summary-1-1536x864.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>Today, we are presenting the ESL Pro Tour Counter-Strike program for 2024, including most locations and all dates. The EPT program is divided into three tiers of competition around the globe, connecting all ESL tournaments and providing a pathway for teams to climb the ranks to ultimately qualify for the EPT Championship tournaments. To the [&#8230;]]]></description>
  295. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-Pro-Tour-CS-2024-Announcement-Summary-1.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-Pro-Tour-CS-2024-Announcement-Summary-1.png 1920w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-Pro-Tour-CS-2024-Announcement-Summary-1-300x169.png 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-Pro-Tour-CS-2024-Announcement-Summary-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-Pro-Tour-CS-2024-Announcement-Summary-1-768x432.png 768w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-Pro-Tour-CS-2024-Announcement-Summary-1-1536x864.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>
  296. <p>Today, we are presenting the ESL Pro Tour Counter-Strike program for 2024, including most locations and all dates. The EPT program is divided into three tiers of competition around the globe, connecting all ESL tournaments and providing a pathway for teams to climb the ranks to ultimately qualify for the EPT Championship tournaments.</p>
  297.  
  298.  
  299.  
  300. <p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://pro.eslgaming.com/tour/2023/09/esl-pro-tour-2024-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">To the full announcement</a></p>
  301. ]]></content:encoded>
  305. </item>
  306. <item>
  307. <title>An update on the ESL National Championships</title>
  308. <link>https://esl.com/article/an-update-on-the-esl-national-championships/</link>
  310. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Editorial Team]]></dc:creator>
  311. <pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:50:08 +0000</pubDate>
  312. <category><![CDATA[Counter-Strike]]></category>
  313. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
  314. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://esl.com/?p=30306</guid>
  315.  
  316. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-NC-update.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-NC-update.png 1920w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-NC-update-300x169.png 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-NC-update-1024x576.png 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-NC-update-768x432.png 768w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-NC-update-1536x864.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>National-based competition helped lay the foundation of esports as we know it today.&#160; Over 20 years ago, when esports was still in its infancy and we were a tournament organizer active in only a handful of countries, we believed that we could grow successful ecosystems with a core of national-based competition which led to us [&#8230;]]]></description>
  317. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-NC-update.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-NC-update.png 1920w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-NC-update-300x169.png 300w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-NC-update-1024x576.png 1024w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-NC-update-768x432.png 768w, https://esl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESL-NC-update-1536x864.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>
  318. <p>National-based competition helped lay the foundation of esports as we know it today.&nbsp;</p>
  319.  
  320.  
  321.  
  322. <p>Over 20 years ago, when esports was still in its infancy and we were a tournament organizer active in only a handful of countries, we believed that we could grow successful ecosystems with a core of national-based competition which led to us creating the ESL National Championship program.&nbsp;</p>
  323.  
  324.  
  325.  
  326. <p>While esports has matured over the years, we’ve seen it develop in a different direction as it has grown to become a borderless sport where teams often gravitate towards players of all nationalities.</p>
  327.  
  328.  
  329.  
  330. <p>For years we have been cultivating two parallel ecosystems for CS: the nation-based one similar to traditional sports leagues and the borderless system based on pan-regional online tournaments.</p>
  331.  
  332.  
  333.  
  334. <p>It ultimately took a toll on our ability to focus and created a number of compatibility issues across different ESL Pro Tour properties. Over time, it became increasingly apparent that the borderless system is a much more dynamic and flexible foundation for the EPT and a better pathway for aspiring teams and players to climb up the ladder.</p>
  335.  
  336.  
  337.  
  338. <p>Therefore with the launch of Counter-Strike 2, we will be closing our ESL National Championship program. Benelux, France, Spain, and Turkey will not operate their final season this year, while Australia &amp; New Zealand, Brazil, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom &amp; Ireland will play a final season in 2023 before stopping in 2024.</p>
  339.  
  340.  
  341.  
  342. <p>There is still room for regional and national competitions, but it will not be an active focus of ours. We are open to engaging with third-party tournaments in order to cater to players and teams that were used to and want to continue competing in national leagues.</p>
  343.  
  344.  
  345.  
  346. <p>Furthermore, Polish and German teams will continue to have the opportunity to represent their countries at the IEM Katowice and IEM Cologne Championships, respectively. </p>
  347.  
  348.  
  349.  
  350. <p>We have already begun reaching out to affected teams to guide them toward alternative opportunities, but if you haven’t been reached out to yet, please contact us at <a href="mailto:nationalchampionships@efg.gg">nationalchampionships@efg.gg</a>.</p>
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