Guild Esports And Sky Launch Women’s Gaming Tournaments
Guild Esports, the esports organisation co-owned by David Beckham, and its official partner Sky Broadband have together announced the launch of two new women’s-only esports gaming competitions.
Described as a ‘first-of-its-kind- initiative, according to Sky and Guild Esports, the move signals an ambition to challenge the esports industry’s gender disparity and drive equality in gaming.
The first ‘Racers Eseries’ competition will kick off on 26th April and will soon be followed by a Soccer Eseries.
Both competitions will share a £50,000 prize pool, with all competitors earning a cash prize, while the two eventual winners of the Racers Eseries and Soccer Eseries will also awarded a pro contract and free Sky Broadband for 18 months
Amber Pine, MD, Sky Connectivity, said, “At Sky Broadband we’re committed to powering the gaming community, and we want to help ensure it’s an equal playing field for all. We’re creating new, safe and equal opportunities for woman gamers, working with Guild Esports for the past two years to achieve this ambition. This first-of-its-kind initiative opens up new avenues to help women go pro, with contracts and cash prizes up for grabs.”
Jasmine Skee, CEO of Guild Esports added, “With women representing 47 per cent of all gamers in the UK, it’s high time we create opportunities for talented women gamers to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level. We look forward to witnessing gaming enthusiasts across the country and beyond taking part in this unique opportunity.”
In September 2022, media, entertainment and telecommunications company Sky signed a three-year global sponsorship agreement with the London-based esports organisation.
In September 2022, media, entertainment and telecommunications company Sky signed a three-year global sponsorship agreement with the London-based esports organisation.
