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Helen Rush

Dell and Intel signed two-year sponsorship contract with the Esports Federation

Dell and Intel signed two-year sponsorship contract with the Esports Federation

The British Esports Federation has announced that it has signed a two-year deal with Dell Technologies and Intel, bringing the two tech giants on board as official hardware and technology partners.

As part of the deal, Alienware, Dell’s gaming division, will be considered the official supplier of PCs, monitors, and peripherals for British Esports and the National Esports Performance Campus located in Sunderland.

Chester King, CEO of British Esports, commented on the collaboration: “Working with such leading organizations that share our vision and values is a significant milestone, and we are grateful for their commitment. This partnership will ensure that the National Esports Performance Campus will be equipped with state-of-the-art computer technology, fulfilling its promise as the UK’s most advanced esports and educational performance and training centre.”

British Esports also emphasizes that it is actively seeking other “leading organizations with a passion for esports” to further support its efforts in shaping and nurturing the future of esports and education in the United Kingdom.

Esports, short for electronic sports, refers to a form of competitive organized video gaming where professional players or teams compete against each other in multiplayer online games or video game tournaments. These events are often organized and broadcasted, attracting a wide audience of spectators, both online and in-person. Esports have become a global phenomenon, with players and fans participating and engaging on various platforms and across different gaming genres. Players in the esports industry are highly skilled and often treated as professional athletes, earning a living through sponsorships, endorsements, prize money, and media rights. The popularity of esports continues to grow rapidly, making it a significant and influential part of the modern entertainment and sports landscape.