ESL Gaming

ESL Gaming

https://eslfaceitgroup.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/esl-gaming/

ESL Gaming, a privately owned company headquartered in Germany, founded in 2020, employs approximately 490 individuals, and reported $281.7M in revenue as of 2023. The company operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer, specializing in niche sports and functioning as an esports company.

2023 Revenue

Founded

2020

Headcount

483

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Niche sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) expanded its partnership with gaming brand ZOWIE on February 26, 2026, for key global Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) competitions. Previously, on February 8, 2026, Team Vitality won the inaugural Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Kraków, defeating FURIA 3:1 in the Grand Final to claim the IEM Championship trophy, a significant share of the $1,250,000 total winnings, and a place in Counter-Strike's Hall of Heroes. Earlier, on February 6, 2026, Global Esports Industry Week (GEIW) announced its return for 2026, moving operations to Cologne, Germany, from June 18 to June 21, coinciding with IEM Cologne, which holds Major status for the year. This followed EFG, in collaboration with FaZe Esports and the Call of Duty League, releasing official event details on February 5, 2026, for the 2026 Call of Duty League Championship in Las Vegas, a four-day tournament hosting the world’s premier Call of Duty League teams competing for a $2 million prize pool to determine the World Champions.

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ESL Gaming offers 2 products in the sports industry. ESL Gaming's product portfolio comprises of niche sports.

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ESL Gaming's revenues were less than $500M in 2023. All the revenue comes from esports.

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Mar

18th

2026

04:33

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

EFG is the ‘engine room’ of Esports World Cup

Arab News RIYADH: ESL FACEIT Group was formed in 2022 by Savvy Games Group. Today, it is the largest esports and gaming organization in the world and hosts some of Saudi Arabia’s biggest esports tournaments and events.

Arab News Japan

Mar

17th

2026

10:35

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

DreamHack Birmingham 2026 Name Samsung Official Partner for UK Festival Debut

Samsung are set to bring an immersive gaming experience to Birmingham’s NEC, celebrating the pinnacle of gaming, live entertainment, and culture as the landmark festival arrives on British shores for the first time to redefine the UK’s gaming landscape.

ESL Faceit Group

Mar

17th

2026

09:54

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

EFG is the ‘engine room’ of Esports World Cup

RIYADH: ESL FACEIT Group was formed in 2022 by Savvy Games Group. Today, it is the largest esports and gaming organization in the world and hosts some of Saudi Arabia’s biggest esports tournaments and events. Franck Guignery, the company’s senior vice president and managing director Middle East and Africa, spoke to Arab News about the company’s development, the ESL Saudi Challenge and being the Esports World Cup’s operating partner for 2026.

Feb

26th

2026

10:00

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

ESL FACEIT Group Partners with ZOWIE for Global Counter-Strike 2 Tournament Circuit

London, February 26th, 2026 – ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the global leader in esports and video game entertainment, and ZOWIE, the renowned gaming brand by BenQ, have today announced the expansion of their partnership in key global Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) competitions.

ESL Faceit Group

Feb

8th

2026

17:53

Team Vitality Makes History as The First Team to Win Intel® Extreme Masters in Kraków, Poland

Sunday, February 8, 2026, Kraków: The inaugural Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Kraków crowned its first champion as Team Vitality defeated FURIA 3:1 in the Grand Final. Following their victory, Team Vitality lifted the IEM Championship trophy, claimed the lion’s share of the $1,250,000 in Total Winnings, and entered the Hall of Heroes, etching their name in Counter-Strike history.

ESL Faceit Group

Feb

6th

2026

03:08

Events, B2B Tag

Global Esports Industry Week 2026 Heads to Cologne Alongside IEM Major

Global Esports Industry Week (GEIW) is set to return in 2026, moving its operations to Cologne, Germany. The event is scheduled to run from June 18 to June 21, 2026, coinciding with IEM Cologne, which holds Major status for the year.

Feb

5th

2026

09:30

ESL FACEIT Group and FaZe Esports Announce 2026 Call of Duty League® Championship Details for Las Vegas

5th February 2026 - ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), in collaboration with FaZe Esports and the Call of Duty League®, released official event details for the 2026 Call of Duty League Championship. The event will host the world’s premier Call of Duty League® teams in Las Vegas for a four-day tournament to determine this year's World Champions, all competing for a prize pool of $2M.

ESL Faceit Group

Feb

5th

2026

09:15

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

ESL FACEIT Group and FaZe Announce 2026 CoD League Championship in Las Vegas

The ESL FACEIT Group, FaZe Esports, and the Call of Duty League have released the event information regarding the 2026 Championship, which will determine the Black Ops 7 world champions in Las Vegas. This major tournament will see the top eight teams compete for a prize pool of $2 million in four days.

Feb

5th

2026

07:35

Events, B2B Tag

EFG to Host Global Esports Industry Week 2026 Alongside IEM Cologne Major

COLOGNE, GERMANY – ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the global leader in esports and video game entertainment, is proud to announce its role as Host Partner for Global Esports Industry Week (GEIW) 2026. Taking place from June 18–21, the event will run alongside the historic IEM Cologne Counter-Strike Major.

ESL Faceit Group

Jan

22nd

2026

14:47

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

ESL FACEIT Group Teams Up with CHEXX as Official Betting Partner for 2026 CS2 & Dota 2 Circuits

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has inked a landmark deal naming CHEXX, an online casino and sports betting platform, as the official betting partner for its Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) and Dota 2 esports tournaments throughout 2026. This marks CHEXX’s debut plunge into the esports arena, boosting fan engagement via innovative activations.

Dec

19th

2025

07:40

Are global and regional agencies working as effectively as local Saudi agencies?

To explore how effectively agencies are supporting Saudi brands and brands operating in the Kingdom, Campaign Middle East posed a simple but divisive question to industry experts in this Industry Forum: Are global and regional

Campaign Middle East

Dec

12th

2025

08:32

Events, B2B Tag

Intel® Extreme Masters Takes Brazil by Storm with Return to Rio de Janeiro in 2026

Friday, December 12, 2025, Rio de Janeiro: One of Counter-Strike’s most electrifying tournaments is set to return to Brazil, as Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Rio makes its comeback to the Farmasi Arena on April 13-19, 2026.

ESL Faceit Group

Examples of ESL Gaming's suppliers include Gravity Media, EVS Broadcast Equipment and Ross Video.

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ESL Gaming sells broadcasting rights of its 2 esports competitions globally.

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