International pay-television sports broadcaster ESPN has confirmed the launch of a new online platform dedicated to coverage of eSports competitions around the world.
Accessible via the broadcaster’s main ESPN.com website, the platform will offer a range of video content from various professional eSports events.
Coverage began with the first weekend of the North America League of Legends Championship Series. Fans were able to share content via social media platform Twitter.
Chad Millman, editor-in-chief of ESPN.com, said: “Fans will find the same level of quality content and journalism that users of ESPN.com have come to expect, including in-depth looks at the competitive gaming world and on-site reporting from the major tournaments.”