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BEYOND EPIC organizers to give out Battle Pass levels to the fans

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The organizers of BEYOND EPIC series announce a raffle for the virtual seats campaign visitors. Up to 20 fans of the teams-participants will be able to support their favorite players by joining the live broadcast in Zoom. Every day, two fans chosen by the organizers will receive 100 Battle Pass levels each.

Before each match, up to 20 fans will be able to access the “waiting room”. The participants will have to use their SteamID as their names and spend at least 60 minutes in the “virtual seat” with your webcam on.

During the matches, the fans’ video feeds will be included in RuHub Studio’s live broadcast. By doing this, the organizers hope to both make the viewer’s experience more diverse and to give the fans a platform to support their favorite teams on a whole new level.

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About BEYOND EPIC series:

A tournament organizer Epic Esports Events and RuHub studio reveal BEYOND EPIC series scheduled for June 2020 in collaboration with Beyond the Summit, a North American esports production studio. The event will feature two divisions: Europe/CIS and China, with a combined prize pool of $250 000. The joint tournament combines the experience of the three leading esports studios to achieve the best sportmanshow among the world’s leading regions.

BEYOND EPIC participants:

Europe/CIS

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    • Virtus.pro

    • OG

    • Ninjas in Pyjamas

    • Team Liquid

    • Nigma

    • Team Secret

    • Alliance

    • FlyToMoon

    • Team Unique

    • B8

    • ViKin.gg

    • Team Empire

  • China

    • PSG.LGD

    • Vici Gaming

    • Royal Never Give Up

    • CDEC Gaming

    • Invictus Gaming

    • Team Aster

    • Sparking Arrow Gaming

 

The event’s group stage in Europe and CIS is scheduled for 15th through 24th June, in China – 21st through 25th June. Europe/CIS playoffs are scheduled for 25th through 28th June with a prize pool of $200 000. The Chinese division will battle for the championship title and $50 000 on 26-28th June.

Beyond the Summit is a popular esports series organizer, media content creator, and esports streaming studio situated in Los Angeles, California. BTS is an internationally acclaimed esports studio that organizes more than 12 annual series which gather millions of viewers all over the world. Beyond The Summit is known for the premium quality of its content as well as preserving the earliest spirit of esports.

Epic Esports Events has garnered international fame following the conception of its flagship series, the EPICENTER, in 2016. Featuring the strongest esports athletes from all regions of the world, the EPICENTER gathers millions of viewers worldwide, its venues always packed to the brim during the grand finals. The organizers have claimed multiple prestigious awards such as EUBEA, Eventex, MarSpo, BISPO, BEMA, and Sport Leaders Awards.

Furthermore, Epic Esports Events is the organizer of the Epic League, a regular esports league based in CIS and Europe. Over the years, EEE has partnered with a plethora of brands to deliver the best international series experience: Parimatch League, MegaFon Winter Clash, Adrenaline Cyber League, KFC Battle, and others. Epic Esports Events is a member of ESforce holding.

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RuHub is a key esports media content producer and the largest Russian-based esports studio in the world. The studio boasts best casters in the region, in-depth analytics, and high-quality broadcasts of all esports world spotlight, including Valve’s esports centerpiece The International.

RuHub studio has covered the most popular and viewed events such as Dota 2 and Fortnite World Championships, CS:GO, Rainbow Six series, and even show matches with Russia’s hockey national team stars.

Esports related streams of RuHub made the studio claim the title of the most popular Twitch channel in the world in May 2019. Furthermore, RuHub’s streams made it to the top-10 of the most-watched broadcast of the first half of 2019. RuHub Studio Dota 2 channel became the most popular Russian-based channel on Twitch in 2019. Another channel of RuHub Studio, this time in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, claimed the second spot. RuHub is a member of ESforce esports holding.

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Esports World Cup Foundation Announces Strategic Partnership with Tencent

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Partnership to drive EWC’s expansion in China, leveraging Tencent E-sports’ networks and expertise to connect Chinese esports with EWC’s  global ecosystem

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced a partnership with Tencent, making Tencent E-sports the EWCF’s strategic partner in China to drive the expansion of the Esports World Cup’s presence in the region. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the EWCF’s purpose to unite global esports fans under one competitive umbrella and underscores its commitment to integrating the world’s most important and rapidly growing esports market into the Esports World Cup platform. The agreement was formalized at the Empower Esports Worldwide Series – The Esports Operation and Technology Session in Shenzhen, China.

The collaboration will establish a dedicated Development Team to enhance EWC’s visibility, engagement, and industry collaboration in China, while leveraging EWC’s and Tencent E-sports’ networks and expertise to connect Chinese esports with EWC’s global ecosystem. Tencent E-sports will provide marketing expertise, strategic consulting, and operational support to deliver diverse content and experiences.

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“The Esports World Cup has created a global stage for competitive gaming, demonstrating its influence not only in China but across the world,” said Mars Hou, Vice President of Tencent Games and General Manager of Tencent E-sports. “Through this partnership, we are committed to elevating EWC’s presence in China and integrating our esports industry with the world’s largest competitive gaming event. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with EWCF to push esports forward on a global scale.”

“The Esports World Cup’s purpose is to create a global platform for esports and gaming fans worldwide, and investing in key growth markets for esports is a core pillar of our mission,” said Thamer Al Shuaibi, Chief of Staff at the Esports World Cup Foundation. “China plays a critical role in this vision, and Tencent’s leadership in gaming and esports positions it as an essential partner. By combining our expertise, we will continue to strengthen esports as an industry, providing new opportunities for Chinese players and Clubs, and bringing the best of the Esports World Cup to Chinese fans.”

Esports World Cup 2025 will once again unite gaming and esports communities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a global competition that will crown the next Esports World Cup Champion. The tournament’s unique cross-game format will reward Clubs and players competing for a life-changing prize pool in a mix of platforms and genres, bringing together esports’ best players, Clubs and games under one banner in the largest-ever celebration of esports.

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ESIC Implemented its Anti-doping Testing Programme at IEM Katowice 2025

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The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) implemented its comprehensive anti-doping testing program at IEM Katowice 2025, organised by ESL FACEIT Group (EFG). Conducted at EFG’s request, this initiative reinforced the commitment of both organisations to maintaining the highest standards of competitive integrity in esports.

ESIC’s anti-doping procedures, carried out in accordance with the ESIC Anti-Doping Code, ensured that all participating competitors at IEM Katowice adhered to globally recognised best practices. The programme featured advanced testing protocols, thorough monitoring and rigorous enforcement measures, all designed to uphold fair competition.

“At ESIC, our mission is to protect the integrity of the esports ecosystem. By deploying our anti-doping testing at IEM Katowice 2025, we reaffirmed our dedication to supporting event organizers like EFG in hosting competitions where athletes compete responsibly and ethically,” Stephen Hanna, Chief Executive Officer of ESIC, said.

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Over the past few years, ESIC has administered more than 700 anti-doping tests at major esports events, including those hosted by EFG. This extensive experience further cements ESIC’s reputation for providing industry-leading services that prioritise player welfare, competitive fairness and a culture of transparency.

“Protecting integrity is paramount for esports, which is why EFG and ESIC are constantly working together to ensure fair competition. ESIC have proven themselves to have the experience, as well as an advanced system that provides the credibility and peace of mind needed at one of our biggest and most prestigious events, IEM Katowice,” Carsten Kramer, Director of Tournament Management at EFG, said.

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BLAST.tv Austin Major Becomes Austin’s First Arena Esports Event & Sells Out in Record Six Hours

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BLAST, Live Nation, C3 Presents and the Austin Sports Commission announced that tickets for the highly-anticipated Counter-Strike Austin Major sold out within six hours, breaking all records of previous BLAST esports events. 

The BLAST.tv Austin Major will feature 32 of the world’s top Counter-Strike teams competing for a $1.25 million prize pool, from June 3 to June 22, with June 19-22 taking place at a packed out Moody Center. 

Counter-Strike is one of the world’s most iconic esports titles, with over 20 years of competitive history and a massive global fan base. As the first Counter-Strike Major in the U.S. since 2018, this event continues to solidify Austin’s position as a premier destination for world-leading events. Catch a glimpse of what is to be expected by viewing the last CS Major, in Paris.

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The BLAST.tv Austin Major is anticipated to be one of the largest esports events ever hosted in the United States, with thousands attending in person and millions more watching online across 150+ territories in more than 30 languages.

In addition to the impressive international presence guaranteed at this event, it’s an exciting time for Texas-based esports teams like Complexity Gaming, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, to represent their home state on their home turf.

At a press conference last night at the Moody Center (livestream available on youtube) featuring remarks from Mayor Kirk Watson, Leo Matlock (BLAST), Jason Lake (Complexity Gaming), Drew Hays (Austin Sports Commission/Visit Austin) and Andrew Haworth (BLAST), the spokespeople revealed that the Austin Major will drive economic impact for the local community:

  • The estimated direct economic impact of the Counter-Strike Austin Major in Austin is $30M+
  • Estimated total attendance: 40,000+
  • Estimated out-of-state attendance: 65%
  • Estimated average daily fan spend: $481
  • 15 broadcast days and 59 hours live from Austin 
  • 220+ million projected views and an estimated 30 million US-based viewers 

 

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The BLAST.tv Major adds to Austin’s growing reputation as a world-class event destination, joining a lineup of high-profile international events, including SXSW, Austin City Limits Music Festival, and Formula 1 at Circuit of The Americas.

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The road to the Counter-Strike Austin Major has officially begun and will feature several exciting moments leading up to the final stage inside the Moody Center arena. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements including watch parties, tailgates, tickets and more by heading to BLAST.tv.

BLAST.tv Major dates and schedule: 

  • Phase One: June 3rd-6th (Downtown Austin)
  • Phase Two: June 7th-10th (Downtown Austin)
  • Phase Three: June 12th-15th (Downtown Austin)
  • Playoffs: June 19th-22nd (Moody Center)

The BLAST.tv Austin Major will be the first to feature the Major Regional Qualifiers (MRQs). The MRQs are a brand new qualifying system to the Major – featuring a series of online qualifiers across 3 regions: Europe, Americas and Asia. Americas is split into separate North American & South American qualifiers and Asia is split into Oceania, China & Rest of Asia regions: Mongolian & Western Asia, China and Oceania and South East Asia. You can read more details on the qualifying process at blast.tv/cs/news/blasttv-austin-major-mrqs-info.

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