The founder of E-Sport-Verband Niedersachsen e.V. (e-sport.nds) © ESBD Esports Federal State Associations for Esports in Lower Saxony Founded Last Sunday, representatives from 12 organisations from the fields of e-sports, sport and business met to found the E-Sport-Verband Niedersachsen. This is the fourth state association to begin work under the umbrella of the E-Sport-Bund Deutschland e.V. (ESBD). As was already apparent at the beginning of May, a fourth By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Hessen Crash Esports Hessen Crash Celebrates Its Anniversary with Accompanying Conference Launched in 2010 as a community tournament, Hessen Crash is now an integral part of the fighting game esports scene in Europe. To celebrate its anniversary, it has a new location and an expanded concept, which also includes a specialist conference taking place on 20 June. Even though it is By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Grand Finale of Schleswig-Holstein's 2024 Esports Championships © Sebastian Haas Esports Grand Finale of Schleswig-Holstein's 2025 Esports Championships With Growing Entertainment Area From 31 May to 1 June, the Holstenhallen Neumünster will host the grand finale of the 2025 E-Sports State Championships in Schleswig-Holstein. The supporting programme outside the esports matches has also grown significantly. The Schleswig-Holstein Regional E-Sports Championships are approaching their season's climax, and everything is set to By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Esports World Cup Foundation Esports Esports World Cup Foundation Launches Global "Road to EWC" Program More than 200 events around the world will give top esports clubs and players, from grassroots to professional, the chance to qualify for the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh. The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has unveiled the qualification system for the Esports World Cup 2025 with the launch By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Freaks4u Esports The Pro Arena Is the New Central Hub for Esports and Competitive Gaming at gamescom 2025 Freaks 4U Gaming will present the Pro Arena for the first time at gamescom 2025. It will be a new hotspot for esports, community events and interactive entertainment. SK Gaming has been confirmed as the first main partner of the Pro Arena. In cooperation with gamescom, Freaks 4U Gaming is By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
In the final, Levy Finn 'levyfinn' Rieck beat his team-mate Anders 'RBLZ_Vejrgang' Vejrgang 2-1. This completed the double for his club RB Leipzig, winning both the individual and club championships. © 2024/2025; Virtual Bundesliga; Grand Final - Sebastian Luecke; 2025 DFL Esports Levy Finn Rieck is German eFootball 2025 Champion Levy Finn "rblz_Levyfinn" Rieck won the VBL Grand Final by WOW and is therefore this year's German eFootball Champion among individual players. After two days of tournament play, a penalty shoot-out and a final match against reigning world champion Anders "RBLZ_Vejrgang" Vejrgang, By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Julius Althoff, Managing Director of the esports player foundation, and Franziska Giffey, Senator for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises in Berlin © epf/SPD Berlin Esports Berlin Launches First Esports Funding Programme with epf Berlin is considered a stronghold of esports in Germany and Europe. To ensure that talented individuals from Berlin also benefit, the city-state has launched its first esports funding programme in cooperation with esports player foundation (epf). The Esports Team Berlin programme is designed to specifically support young talent from the By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Ralf Reichert, Esports World Cup Foundation © Esports World Cup Foundation Esports Over $70 Million in Prize Money at EWC 2025 The largest prize pool in esports history has been announced for the Esports World Cup 2025, which returns to Riyadh from 7 July to 24 August 2025. The New Global Sports Conference returns for the closing weekend. The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced a prize pool of over By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Edeka/Eintracht Spandau © Edeka/Eintracht Spandau Esports Edeka's Booster Sponsors Eintracht Spandau Booster, the energy drink from Edeka and Netto Marken-Discount, has become the exclusive partner of the Eintracht Spandau esports club. The cooperation includes activations for the sports entertainment organization such as additional streaming offers, special promotions in selected markets and giveaways. The Edeka Group, Germany's leading food retailer, By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Esports World Cup Foundation Esports Mouz and G2 Esports Receive Financial Support From EWCF Club Partner Programme The Esports World Cup Foundation supports 40 esports clubs with $20 million. The Partner Programme supports esports clubs with up to $1 million to increase their visibility and thus the sustainable growth of esports. German clubs Mouz and G2 Esports are part of this programme. The Esports World Cup Foundation By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal and IOC President Thomas Bach met in Riyadh © IOC/Greg Martin Esports IOC and SOPC Confirm First Olympic Esports Games for 2027 The rumours have been confirmed: the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the first Olympic Esports Games will take place in 2027 in Riyadh. The event will be organised in collaboration with the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) on board as By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© IOC Esports First Olympic Esports Games Reportedly Postponed The U.S. magazine Sports Business reports exclusively that the first Olympic Esports Games will no longer take place in 2025. While the report has not been officially confirmed, industry insiders say they would not be surprised by such a decision. The inaugural Olympic Esports Games were initially planned for By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
