The Esports Pro League has announced a partnership deal with Axis Esports, who has been selected as Esports Pro League’s first Malaysian franchisee, and Southeast Asian television channel eGG Network, who will broadcast the event.
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with the experienced international team of ESPL” Dato’ Ahmad Zaharul, Founder of Axis Esports said, via a press release. “This partnership represents a pivotal moment in the growth of esports in Malaysia. Axis has strong relationships with stakeholders of the esports industry – including the esports community and globally popular games. We also have the infrastructure and experience in organizing events and tournaments locally.”
“The popularity of esports continues to grow at an accelerated rate because it’s not an elite sport that has the potential to discriminate” Michael Broda, CEO of Esports Pro League said. “It’s global and for everyone, connecting all of the continents. With our valued partners, eGG and Astro, we have extensive geographical coverage, enabling us to further grow our international esports ecosystem in this exciting phase of the esports industry.”