New global mobile-focused eSports media network and tournament platform "eSports Pro League" (ESPL) to launch in 2020

International Team of Entrepreneurs, Engineers, Gamers, and Industry Specialists Steer the Future of #esports Entertainment 

Miami, FL (October 3, 2019) - eSports Pte Ltd. — co-founded by #esports investor and former #esports.com CEO Michael Broda, Australian Securities Exchange-listed iCandy Interactive Limited (ASX:ICI), and Malaysian behavioral data and technology innovation firm Sedania Innovator Berhad — today announced that it will launch a new global #esports media network and tournament platform, the #esportsproleague (ESPL) in early 2020. ESPL's central focus will be mobile #esports but will also feature competitive gaming on PC and consoles."

ESPL is a new kind of #esports network, offering an integrated and open ecosystem for tournaments, media, brands, publishers, teams, and players. The new network will also feature a focus on community and digital interactivity. By adopting a hybrid online and on-the-ground tournament model, #espl intends to create a Bedroom-to-Champion pathway for any aspiring #esports enthusiast to be able to participate and be given a chance to be a world champion. 

During its global roll-out — which will launch in 16 countries in its initial phase, covering Asia, Europe, and the Americas — #espl is adopting a scalable licensing partnership model, working exclusively with experienced tournament organizers in every country #espl plans to enter. #espl will also work alongside game-publishers who share the vision of promoting healthy and competitive gaming events across markets worldwide.

Season One – Starting February 2020

The first #espl season is planned to run from February to December 2020, with official details about the on-ground tournament rules and locations to be announced. 

"We are very excited to launch the first season of the #esportsproleague in February 2020," said #espl CEO Michael Broda. "Response from our international partners has been overwhelmingly positive. There is so much interest in #espl." 

Backed By an Experienced Team 

eSports Pte. Ltd. was co-founded by ASX-listed iCandy Interactive Limited (ASX:ICI), Michael Broda, and Malaysia-listed Sedania Innovator Berhad. Michael Broda is the former CEO of #esports.com Group AG, while Sedania Innovator Berhad is a software and technology solutions company publicly traded on Malaysia's sole stock exchange, Bursa Malaysia. iCandy Interactive manages a portfolio of mobile games that have been played by a global audience of 350 million gamers and it plans to encourage its community of gamers to engage with the #espl network.

ESPL has also enlisted several leading #esports executives to accelerate its global roll-out, with additional details to follow in future announcements.