Esports

The latest news from the world of esports

Insider Sport’s Year in Review: September – October

As we approach the end of 2020, Insider Sport is looking back at the top stories from each month of what has been a...

Insider Sport’s Year in Review: July – August

As we approach the end of 2020, Insider Sport is looking back at the top stories from each month of what has been a...

EA Sports and UEFA link up for new eChampions League

Electronic Arts and UEFA have confirmed that the eChampions League will return for a third season, taking on a revamped format and utilising the...

EA prepares to block FIFA Ultimate Team mode amid loot box...

Electronic Arts (EA) is reviewing its European terms of play related to its ‘Ultimate Team’ mode of the popular FIFA video game series, aiming...

Arsenal entrusts esports team to EGL for 2020/21 season

The Esports Gaming League (EGL) will manage Arsenal’s Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) team for the duration of the 2020/21 eFootball League season after agreeing...

Marseille joins forces with Antoine Griezmann esports team

Ligue 1 club Marseille has ventured into the world of esports by partnering with Antoine Griezmann’s virtual team, Grizi Esport.Marseille will be represented by...

EA and Premier League confirm third ePremier League season

Electronic Arts (EA) and the Premier League have collaborated to launch the third season of the ePremierLeague, on the back of two previous successful...

Brent Koning: ‘The sky’s the limit’ for esports and FIFA during...

The lockdown period has seen a surge in interest in esports, exemplified by the record-breaking FIFA 21 Challenge tournament.Brent Koning, EA Sports’ FIFA Commissioner,...

Dele Alli to ‘bridge the gap’ between sports and gaming in...

Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli has been unveiled as Excel Esports’ first global ambassador.As part of the long-term partnership, the England international will work...

NFL Pro Bowl moved online via Madden NFL 21 video game

The 2021 National Football League (NFL) Pro Bowl will be moved online after the division’s governing body made the decision to make the event...