Denis “denis” Howell takes over the sports management of CS: GO at the esports player foundation (epf). The former Counter Strike professional, who is one of the best-known German CS:GO faces, will be responsible for talent development for CS:GO at epf from now on. Denis will work closely with all talents and coaches to create…
Alexander “alexRr” Frisch takes over the sports management of Valorant in the esports player foundation (epf). The former Counter Strike and Valorant professional will now be responsible for the sporting development of all Valorant talents in the epf. As part of his role as sporting director, he is now responsible for improving the performance of…
Max “StormFury” Schaller and Felix “Rocklho” Ho take over the sports management of League of Legends (LoL) at the esports player foundation (epf). The two former League of Legends professionals, who have shaped the DACH scene for several years, will be responsible for the entire League of Legends division of epf with immediate effect. Felix…
28 new talents from the League of Legends, Brawl Stars and FIFA titles have already made it to the Esports Academy NRW. The Esports Academy NRW is a joint project of the esports player foundation and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia with the aim of enabling young and talented esports players to make their way…
Since February 2023, enthusiastic FIFA players have been able to take part in free weekly FIFA coaching sessions in the CosmosDirekt eFootball Arena at Xperion in Cologne. Here, professional coaches reveal tips and tricks about FIFA23 and answer participants’ questions about the gameplay. The CosmosDirekt eFootball Arena is a joint project of CosmosDirekt and the…
Together with Garmin, we have created a podcast that aims to highlight the similarities between traditional athletes and esports players. The debate surrounding the recognition of esports as an official sport in Germany is still huge and one thing above all: unresolved. What do Olympians actually know about esports and vice versa? What similarities are…
Fabio Immerthal and Bastian Rupsch have qualified for the VBL Club Championships Finals with VFL Wolfsburg. This puts the two talents from the Esports Academy NRW among the top 8 teams in Germany. On March 25 and 26, they will then battle against RB Leipzig and reigning world champion Umut “RBLZ_Umut” Gültekin, among others, for…
With the addition of the new talents, the CS:GO section now comprises a total of 26 talents from the DACH region. All talented players receive tailored support, which is supervised and implemented by sports director Denis Howell. The support includes in-game coaching, sports psychology support, fitness training, dual career planning and much more. Welcome to…
Together with Deutsche Telekom AG, the esports player foundation is initiating the FIFA Fairplay Guide. The FIFA Fairplay Guide is the first game-related behavior guide that has not been published by a publisher. In a total of 3 streams, Germany’s best-known FIFA esports players and content creators will discuss the development of the guide with…
Fabio “WOB_Fabio” Immerthal and Bastian “Pipe_Crew” Rupsch finished a strong VBL season in joint 5th place. The German Club Championship was won for the second time in a row by RBLZ Gaming with world champion Umut Gültekin. The two talents from the Esports Academy NRW, who are competing for VFL Wolfsburg Esports this season,…
Nick “Notiko” Celombitko is the Portuguese LoL champion. Together with his team GTZ Esports, the bot laner defeated the White Dragons in the final of the LPLOL in a best-of-five series. Celombitko moved to the Portuguese league at the beginning of the year. The Hörstel native previously played for MyInsanity in the 2nd Division, the…
The DKB Diamonds took 2nd place in the Spring Split 2023 of the Strauss Prime League 2nd Division. They only had to admit defeat to Austrian Force in the final after 5 games. We spoke to coach Leon Huchel about the expectations before the split and the team’s development. The interview with Leon Huchel Hello…
Hello Carl, How satisfied are you with the last split? I think the team and I can be very satisfied with the first split. The boys have a great work ethic, are willing to learn and show commitment. Thanks to them, I was able to learn a lot more in my role as Head Coach.…
Hi Alex, congratulations on your promotion. Did you expect this before the split? All the players are or were at a very good level. We therefore assumed that we would be promoted to Division 4. Even though it was certainly bumpy at times, we can be very satisfied with our first split together. Let’s take…
Maya “Caltys” Henkel and Olivia “Lizia” Calistus have been part of the Equal Esports Initiative since October 2021. They have been playing for G2 Hel since September 2022 and compete in the 3rd Division of the NLC. Most recently, they also took 2nd place at the GirlGamerFestival in Bahrain. Hello Olivia and Maya, you both…
The Equal Esports Cup is a League of Legends tournament series for women and non-binary players. Together with Riot Games, Deutsche Telekom and SK Gaming, the esports player foundation wants to bring female players onto the big stage with the Equal Esports Cup and give them the opportunity to showcase their skills. Esports organizations from…
Hello Marc, your first split with the Diamonds has come to an end. What was your highlight of the season? To name one highlight is hardly enough to describe this split. The split started with two superweeks. We were able to show how well we work as a team right from the start and were…
On Friday evening, XPERION announced the creation of a new CS:GO junior team “XPERION NXT” in cooperation with the esports player foundation. Together with the epf, Xperion wants to give the best CS:GO talents in Germany the opportunity to become esports professionals. The esports player foundation takes over the sporting part and supports the XPERION…
We look back on a great and so far unique weekend! Last weekend we were live on Twitch with the 1st qualifier for the Equal Esports Cup. The Equal Esports Cup is Europe’s largest tournament for women and non-binary players. With the Cup, together with Deutsche Telekom, Riot Games and SK Gaming, we are pursuing…
Our 2nd Equal Esports Council Meet up was a complete success. This time we got together to talk about the status quo and future visions of the Equal Esports Initiative. Where do we want to go in the long term and what can we do better on the way there? We split up into smaller…
The Equal Esports Initiative’s talent development program is now entering its third year. The esports player foundation has been supporting talented women and non-binary esports players since September 2021. Currently, 18 players from League of Legends and Brawl Stars are being supported. As many as 12 of the 18 players are under contract with professional…
70 applications, 2 talent camps but only 4 make it into the team After more than 70 applications, 2 talent camps in Xperion Cologne and Berlin with 10 talents each and 4 maps played with many intense duels, the final talent camp of the Xperion NXT team took place last weekend. We have now selected…
Gamingand esports have developed into a global movement and have captivated millions of children and young people. However, many parents have reservations about their children’s new fascination and often react with a lack of understanding. Thanks to our founding partner, Deutsche Telekom, we have been regularly visiting schools and trade fairs since our foundation to…
Welcome to the promotion! After a multi-stage selection process, the time has finally come: The 5 talents of the Xantaro IT-Trials have been chosen. What are the Xantaro IT Trials? With the Xantaro IT Trials, we are bridging the gap between esports and dual careers, as the 12-month sponsorship enables the talents to pursue their…
Welcome to Wortmann AG! TERRA, the brand of Wortmann AGis our latest official supplier and is now equipping our boot camps and other events with high-performance PCs and monitors. The boot camps serve as a place for many of our talents to develop and prepare for a new split. Thanks to TERRA, we are now…
Luca Alexander Weber has been supported by the Esports Academy NRW since January 2023. At just 15 years old, he is only known to very few experts and yet he will be playing FIFA professionally from the coming season. This means that Luca will probably be the youngest player in the Virtual Bundesliga in the…
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is supporting young esports talents on their career path: trainees and dual students of the infrastructure subsidiary DB Netz can now apply for a scholarship from the esports player foundation (epf). As a secure employer, DB is thus enabling a second mainstay alongside a career in sporting competition with computer games and…
The Equal eSports talent promotion program is entering its third year. After Deutsche Telekom AG made it possible to support 10 players in the first year, we were able to support 18 talented players in the second year. And in the third year, we will also be able to increase the funding volume and will…
All good things come in threes (and hopefully many more to come)! The Equal eSports Festival Vol. 3 in Cologne was a complete success. A total of 6,000 visitors came to the Rheinterassen in Cologne for the festival on September 20 and 21, 2023 to join Deutsche Telekom, SK Gaming and us – the esports…
SK Avarosa is the winner of the Equal eSports Cup! We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them! Equal eSports Cup: More diversity in esports Together with Deutsche Telekom, SK Gaming and Riot Games, the esports player foundation organized the Equal eSports Cup for women and non-binary people. A total of around 300…
A historic moment for the Virtual Bundesliga! The VBL team of VfL Osnabrück is breaking all norms and sending a clear signal for more diversity and inclusion. It is the first team in the history of the VBL with female regular players – and without a single male player in the squad. 🎮 💪 The…
15 tournaments, 15 chances for up-and-coming talents to show off their skills! 🚀 The MediaMarktSaturn eFootball Cup. We are proud to announce that we are part of the #MMSeFootballCup. The biggest tournament series to launch #EASportsFC, culminating in a grand offline final at XPERION Germany Berlin. In 5 online and 10 offline tournaments, the participants…
The Equal eSports Council acts as the supervisory board for the Equal eSports Initiative and campaigns for the interests and needs of women and non-binary players. Among other things, they are repeatedly subjected to hostility and discrimination. One of the most significant achievements of the Equal eSports Council is the publication of the Code of Conduct. A code of…
Are the DKB Diamonds one of the 8 best League of Legends teams in the DACH region? We can’t answer this question conclusively, but we can say that the Strauss Prime League Cup writes its own stories year after year: The DKB Diamonds are through to the quarter-finals and will face Berlin International Gaming |…
Passion, teamwork & top performance: The Esports Academy NRW Bootcamp Together with the 30 sponsored talents of the Esports Academy NRW, we were guests at the eSports training in Cologne last weekend. For three days, everything revolved around honing the necessary routines, from in-game sessions to workshops, team-building measures and fitness sessions. The agenda was…
A few weeks after the release, the hot phase of EA FC Esports starts – with the talents of the Esports Academy NRW right in the middle. A total of 6852 players from Europe took part in the Open Ladder, the first of 4 qualifying rounds. Only the top 256 qualified for the 2nd round,…
Esports is becoming increasingly well-known and competitive. In this emerging scene, young talents are often looking for ways to showcase their skills and develop further. In recent years, an important initiative has been formed to fight for more gender diversity and inclusion in esports. The Equal eSports Initiative has set itself the goal of supporting…
Last weekend, the #DBEsportsSummit brought together 50 talented apprentices and dual students from Deutsche Bahn for an unforgettable three-day event. In a unique location, surrounded by impressive Deutsche Bahn idea trains, our focus was on selecting the best talent and creating dual career paths in esports. Our first DB Esports Talent Summit is another milestone…
A year that was characterized by unexpected successes and a development in terms of both play and people that was hardly thought possible. Traded as the number one relegation candidate, the DKB Diamonds, a team of five lesser-known talents, embarked on the “2nd Division Strauss Prime League” adventure in January. But the team had a…
Xantaro has been an enabling partner of the esports player foundation since the beginning of 2023. Xantaro specializes in network and IT services and works with customers to optimize their networks and improve the performance of their IT infrastructure. What is the Xantaro IT-Trial? The Xantaro IT Trial gives selected talents the opportunity to gain…
It is crucial to identify and nurture talent as early as possible, as this not only helps to hone individual skills, but also strengthens the entire esports ecosystem through the discovery and development of new talent. In this respect, North Rhine-Westphalia is taking on a lot of responsibility as a pioneer and, with the EsportsAcademyNRW,…
32 talented EA FC players have been looking forward to this special weekend for weeks. Over 1,000 players have taken part in the MediaMarktSaturn eFootball Cup qualifying tournaments over the past 8 weeks. The best 32 of all 15 tournaments were now guests at XPERION Germany Berlin. In addition to glory and attractive prizes, the…
Together with XPERION Germany, we launched the CS Team “XPERION NXT” in May of this year – a team dedicated to developing Germany’s best talents and paving their way to the top of the world. After almost 7 months, we can draw a first very positive conclusion. Having entered the ESEA Open with the aim…
It is precisely these stories that motivate us every day. Can “Kyuubii” Ali was one of our first sponsored CS talents and has been part of our sponsorship program since his 16th birthday. At just 18 years old, Can is now on the verge of an international breakthrough – he has signed a contract with…
The Valorant EMEA Awards recognize the best Valorant players every year. Two epf talents have now been honored. 🚀 ✨ Christina Krasnov was honored with the Grassroots Rising Star Award. As a multiple German champion, she has developed impressively in recent months. Her tireless dedication and her role as an advocate for the female/non-binary scene…
Since January 2020, we have been promoting esports talent in the DACH region. What once started with just 2 titles and a handful of talents has now grown to over 150 talents, 5 Esports titles and a team of more than 30 coaches. Over the past 12 months, our talents have achieved great things: 💫…
Of course, our obligatory year in review post is also a must. 😛 #BreakTheIce is our motto for 2024, an invitation to overcome boundaries, explore new paths and constantly question ourselves. All in all, 2023 was a very successful year for us – despite all the adversities. At the beginning of the year, we restructured…
🌐 International boot camp in Prague: In March, we were guests at the Magenta Experience Center in Prague. The focus was on improvement and establishing routines. In addition to in-game sessions, there were also stretching and mobility units, workshops and media training. This boot camp was an important step in the internationalization of the movement…
After narrowly missing out on promotion to the 1st Division of the Strauss Prime League, the DKB Diamonds will continue to compete in the 2nd Division for the next 12 months. 🧠 Our philosophy remains unchanged: To develop the players in the best possible way and put their skills in the spotlight. This includes daily…
Another year full of great moments and extraordinary achievements lies behind us. The Equal eSports Initiative grantees have made some impressive achievements in 2023 that will inspire the next generation of women and non-binary players. In March, Caltys played with G2 Hel in the final of the GIRLGAMER 2023 Esports Worlds in Bahrain, but unfortunately…
For some time now, five promising talents have been celebrating success under a neutral flag. Now we are happy to officially announce this: XPERION NXT is growing and VALORANT will be added as the third title. At the beginning of 2023, we decided to include VALORANT in our support program. Although the talent pool is…
Coincidence or the result of sustainable talent development? The turn of the year offers all League of Legends players the opportunity to take a significant step in their career. For us, this means recognizing and celebrating the successes and career leaps of our talents. Today we celebrate the successes of three former DKB Diamonds (RAW)…
Coincidence or the result of sustainable talent development? The turn of the year offers all League of Legends players the opportunity to take a significant step in their career. For us, this means recognizing and celebrating the successes and career leaps of our talents. Today we celebrate the successes of three former DKB Diamonds (RAW)…
A captivating weekend at the #EsportsAcademyNRW talent camp at XPERION Germany Cologne is behind us! After careful selection from more than 300 talents, the 50 best young talents from North Rhine-Westphalia came together to give their best for 3 days. In addition to promising new faces, there were also many familiar talents who were selected…
We spent last week with our Equal eSports talents at the boot camp at the Aldiana Club in Ampflwang. For seven days, the talents focused on breaking habits and learning new skills. For the first time, Finja Walsdorff and Marlies Brunnhofer were two members of the Equal eSports Councils on site. This was hugely important for the talents in…
Karina “Plantyse” Karachorova, a 17-year-old athlete from Bulgaria, is doing two completely different kinds of sports – fencing and esports. Karina is a Brawl Stars player and has been part of our #EQUALESPORTS program since 2022. She is convinced that fencing and esports are sports that have more in common than you might initially think.…
The 1st year of the #EsportsAcademyNRW – A year full of milestones and successes! At the beginning of February, we were guests at XPERION Germany Cologne with 50 esports talents from NRW to select 30 talents for the 2024 cohort of the Esports Academy NRW. A lot has happened since then, but together with Christian…
Minh Thu Pham is one of the 20 esports talents sponsored by Deutsche Bahn. At the DB Esports Talent Summit, he prevailed against other talents and has been receiving comprehensive support from the esports player foundation (epf) since December. She plays Valorant and is currently the only woman in the top DACH league. In this…
Two and a half years ago, together with Deutsche Telekom and SK Gaming, we launched the initiative to give women and non-binary talent opportunities and the recognition they deserve. Looking back at that point in time, we remember a landscape with few professional teams and even fewer high-profile tournaments. But the #EqualeSports initiative has been…
Benedikt Adam is one of the 20 esports talents sponsored by Deutsche Bahn. He beat other talents at the DB Esports Talent Summit and has been receiving comprehensive support from the esports player foundation (epf) since December. He plays Valorant and currently competes in the third-highest DACH league. In this interview, he provides insights into…
Together with Xantaro, we have launched the Xantaro IT Trials. But what is it all about? 5 talents are given the opportunity to start a career in the IT sector and are supported at the same time. It’s all about creating dual career paths in esports. Together with our Director of Development, Christian Lenz, we…
What is the Equal eSports Cup? The EEC is the largest League of Legends tournament for women and non-binary players in Europe. Our aim is to offer players a stage so that they can showcase their skills and draw attention to themselves. The Equal eSports Cup took place for the first time in 2023. Over…
DKB Diamonds become part of the XPERION NXT universe We are very pleased to announce that the DKB Diamonds are now officially part of the XPERION NXT universe(XPERION Germany) and will discover many exciting opportunities under the name DKB XPERION NXT. For those of you who have been following our previous posts closely, you probably…
Esports Karriere & Bioinformatik – ein Interview mit Danli Shen Given that careers in esports can be short-lived and influenced by various factors such as injuries, performance, changing gaming trends or personal life, more and more are emphasizing the importance of esports players also pursuing other long-term career goals. That is why the topic of…
Heiko Klaas is one of the 20 esports talents sponsored by Deutsche Bahn. At the DB Esports Talent Summit, he prevailed against other talents and has been receiving comprehensive support from the esports player foundation (epf) since December. He plays Brawl Stars and is an enthusiastic chess player. In this interview, he explains the parallels…
Together with Xantaro, we have launched the Xantaro IT Trials. But what is it all about? 5 talents are given the opportunity to start a career in the IT sector and are supported at the same time. Lasse is one of 5 sponsored IT-Trials talents and is studying in the field of IT security/information technology.…
Esports or profession? With the Xantaro IT-Trials you can do both! A year has passed since Lasse Lorenz was faced with an important decision that many young people are familiar with: Should he devote himself fully to his passion – in his case, esports – or choose the supposedly safer route and head straight into…
The project XPERION NXT is a joint project of XPERION and the esports player foundation. The joint goal is to develop talented young players in the game titles Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Valorant and EA FC in order to bring them into the focus of world-class organizations. The focus is not on short-term sporting…
Robert Brysik, an extraordinary talent In esports, young talents who attract attention before the age of 16 are rare, especially in EA FC, as the entry age for EA Sports competitions is usually 16. However, 13-year-old Robert Brysik has not let this stop him from getting stronger and stronger as a player. With many impressive…
Together with Xantaro, we have launched the Xantaro IT Trials. But what is it all about? 5 talents are given the opportunity to start a career in the IT industry and are supported at the same time. Aria is one of 5 supported IT-Trials talents, plays in the 2nd division of the Techniker Prime League…
Return of the Equal eSports Cup The esports player foundation (epf) is pleased to announce the return of the Equal eSports Cupthe largest League of Legends (LoL) tournament for women and non-binary players. The competition is entering its second season and promises exciting new features and increased competitive intensity. Teams and participation Eight teams will…
Deutsche Bahn Esports and apprenticeship, a “perfect match” The esports player foundation (epf) is consistently committed to supporting talented esports players and at the same time offering them sustainable career opportunities. In cooperation with Deutsche Bahn, epf gives young players the opportunity to combine their passion for esports with solid professional training. Minh Thu Pham…
Continuation of Games&Politics with Vote for Europe On 18.04. we had the pleasure of presenting the latest edition of the Games&Politics series live on Twitch together with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. Under the title “Vote for Europe”, the focus was on topics such as esports and gaming in Europe, highlighting the diverse potential of these…
Upgrade for the home setup of our talents with LeetDesk We are pleased to welcome LeetDesk as a new partner of the esports player foundation. Thanks to this partnership, we can now provide our talents with ergonomic, height-adjustable gaming tables. Optimum equipment for maximum performance The new LeetDesk tables are specially designed to meet the…
Which teams will secure the last two spots in the Equal eSports Cup? This weekend, the Open Qualifier of the Equal eSports Cup 2024 will take place. A total of 20 teams will be competing to secure the last two spots in this globally unique esports tournament. With a record participation of 20 teams, the…
Lilipp does not give up A motto that describes Philipp “Lilipp” Englert perfectly. For three and a half years now, Lilipp has been supported by the esports player foundation. During this time, he has experienced an eventful esports career that has been characterized by highs and lows. But now, at the age of 23, Lilipp…
Esports at the station: Nuremberg Central Station becomes an EA FC hotspot Last Saturday, as part of our cooperation with our partner Deutsche Bahn, we transformed Nuremberg Central Station into a vibrant EA FC hotspot. Our goal was clear: we wanted to appeal to talented young people and get them excited about a promising apprenticeship…
Denis Howell: From player to Head of CS Following the end of his active career, Denis “denis” Howell has joined the esports player foundation as the new Head of Counter-Strike. He completely restructured and rebuilt our CS division in a very short time. Today, he looks after 21 talented players, some of whom made the…
Work and esports – is that possible? The dream of becoming an esports pro while entering a new professional field sounds like a pipe dream to many, impossible to realize in reality. But with the support of Xantaro, our dedicated partner, this dream is becoming a reality for our IT Trials talents. An outstanding example…
The Equal eSports Initiative is growing The esports player foundation is pleased to announce another milestone in the Equal eSports initiative. With the addition of the popular game Valorant, we continue our mission to provide a platform for women and non-binary talent to develop their passion and skills in the esports world. This expansion follows…
The first offline game of the 2nd division of the Prime League What a journey! Our team, DKB XPERION NXT, has fought its way to the top of the Techniker Prime League table with an impressive performance. The offline premiere against the ROSSMANN Centaurs was a moment we all won’t soon forget – a strong…
Equal eSports achieves global reach The success of the Equal eSports talent promotion can be measured not only by impressive figures, but above all by the global reach we have achieved. While millions of impressions are an important indicator of the success of our application campaign, the focus for us is: How many talented players…
A comprehensive development program for esports talent Deutsche Bahn is setting new standards in talent development: with our unique DB Esports Scholarship, we offer young esports talents everything they need for a successful career. In the dynamic world of esports, it is becoming increasingly important to promote talent not only in terms of sport, but…
We look back The third year of the Equal eSports Initiative was characterized by impressive successes and significant developments. The talent camps and the Equal eSports Festival have once again demonstrated the importance of supporting and providing a platform for up-and-coming talent. In this article, we take a look at the highlights of the past…
The finalists have been announced – €10,000 in prize money and exciting matches await spectators The main round and playoffs of the Equal eSports Cup 2024 have been completed and the finalists are now ready to compete at the prestigious Gamescom. Three teams – NNOwO, G2 Hel and Team GO Aurora – are still competing…
Successful cooperation with gaming influencers to promote young talent Over the past two months, Deutsche Bahn, in collaboration with the esports player foundation, has launched an exciting campaign that combines gaming and education as part of its esports scholarship. Through the cooperation with well-known influencers such as Kalle Koschinsky from the world of esports and…
Fourth round of the Equal eSports Talent Camps – more participants and international diversity The Equal eSports talent development program is entering its fourth year in 2024 and is once again setting standards in the promotion of young talent from the world of esports. As part of this year’s Equal eSports talent camps, our coaches…
Brawl Stars inspires children and young people – how parents can support and encourage their children along the way Brawl Stars has become one of the most popular mobile games in recent years, especially among children and young people. The action-packed, team-oriented game requires strategic thinking, skill and cooperation – skills that are becoming increasingly…
Responsible gaming – guidelines for young people and teachers in the digital age In an era where digital media is omnipresent and the online world is becoming increasingly influential, many young people dream of making it as an influencer or streamer. The idea of reaching a large community through creative content and potentially generating a…
A thrilling final and a well-deserved victory NNOwO has done it! After an exciting and hard-fought tournament, the team triumphed at the Equal eSports Cup 2024 and prevailed against G2 Hel. This victory marks another milestone in the esports career of NNOwO’s players and once again proves the relevance of tournaments and opportunities such as…
Esports players in the IT industry Esports and IT – a combination that absolutely harmonizes on closer inspection. Esports players have a wide range of skills that make them ideal candidates for careers in IT. Their technical affinity, ability to solve complex problems, analytical mindset and creativity are in high demand in the IT industry.…
DKB XPERION NXT a (new) success story The youth development project of Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB), the MediaMarkt-Saturn experience brand XPERION and esports player foundation has once again proven its potential. Not only the Main Team DKB XPERION NXT, but also the Academy Team DKB XPERION NXT RAW have made it to the main round in…
The MMS Next Gen Cup – Germany’s biggest EA FC tournament Germany’s biggest EA FC tournament, the MMS Next Gen Cup, is back and this year it offers even more opportunities for young talents. With 23 tournaments, including 17 offline and 6 online competitions, young players will have the chance to qualify for the big…
We are incredibly proud of the performances of our Main and Academy teams in the PRM Cup 2024. The players of both teams have once again demonstrated their willpower and skills. DKB XPERION NXT Our main team confidently fought its way through the group stage with a strong 4:2, in which we faced renowned opponents…
DB Esports goes on The esports player foundation is setting new standards in talent development – not only through tailored support for young esports players, but also through its strategic partnership with Deutsche Bahn. Over the past few days, 55 promising talents have been given the opportunity to experience first-hand what it means to play…
New Heroes, New Games, Same Gold Esports and politics? A connection that is often underestimated by the general public. In contrast, it is widely known that traditional sporting events such as the Olympic Games are politically charged. Esports is now increasingly moving into the spotlight on the Olympic stage: from 2025, esports will become part…
Hardly any contact points for up-and-coming esports talent More than 100 young esports players are currently competing in the Virtual Bundesliga alone, but what about the many talented newcomers who don’t know what to do with themselves? For some, amateur tournaments may have been the first step into esports, while others network in clubs or…
Revolution in EA FC’s promotion of young talent Germany’s biggest EA FC tournament, the MMS Next Gen Cup, is now being followed by the first league for up-and-coming talent in the DACH region. The MMS NXT Gen Academy offers 32 young players a platform. The newly founded league began play last week and is…
XPERION NXT – THE place to go in esports The XPERION NXT organization is a joint project of the esports player foundation and XPERION. In four titles, young talented esports players are given the chance to develop and play in the highest national and international leagues. New teams have now been founded in Brawl Stars…