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24/7 esports TV channel announced

esportsTV to be run by Cologne-based ESL.

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A TV channel is to be introduced that has a focus purely on esports, it has today been announced. Entitled esportsTV, the channel is to be made available worldwide and will be run by ESL, the world's largest esports-based company.

The channel launches in May on ESL's parent company, MTG's Viasat platforms in the Nordic and Baltic countries, with an aim to feature ESL's many competitions and tournaments. We will likely be seeing a myriad of different games on the channel, including major tournaments for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2. Tournaments like ESL One, Intel Extreme Masters and the Pro League circuits will also be on the channel.

ESL, as the biggest esports company in the world, broadcasts over 2000 hours of esports content per year, and this TV channel will mean the industry can reach new territories and add to the company's audience of over 100 million digital viewers.

"We have always dreamt of making eSports the world's most popular sport, and it's the opportunities like this one that bring us one step closer to making that dream come true" said ESL's Ralf Reichert. "Bringing new and existing content to more screens worldwide is key to further accelerating the growth and popularity of eSports, and we're on a mission to reach every gamer in the world."

The channel is to be available in certain territories next month, with more gaining access as time goes on.

24/7 esports TV channel announced


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