Bt Sport Announces Gfinity Partnership
BT Sport is to broadcast the Gfinity Elite Series throughout August and into September to further strengthen its commitment to eSports.
The tournament features competitive gameplay between eight franchises comprised of the best professional players and future stars who advanced through the Gfinity Challenger Series.
“This fantastic tie-up with Gfinity marks our latest move to support and engage with the passionate and extensive gaming community here in the UK,” said Andy Haworth, managing director of content and strategy, BT.
“The popularity of competitive gaming is growing rapidly and we are excited to announce that the inaugural season of the Elite Series will be broadcast on BT Sport.”
“We are very pleased to launch this partnership and deliver the Elite Series to our fans on TV, through BT Sport,” added Neville Upton, CEO, Gfinity plc.
“BT Sport has shown a commitment to be at the forefront of sports broadcasting and this is an amazing opportunity to bring eSports to a new audience in the UK, showcasing the incredible engagement and passion of the gamers and fans.
“We look forward to working with BT Sport to grow eSports in the UK through engaging and innovative new content.”
Weekly clashes will be shown on BT Sport, starting with Street Fighter V on Tuesday, August 1st at 9.30pm on BT Sport 3.
The deal comes a few days after BBC3 made their first made in eSports, showing the Gfinity Elite League Series One.
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