Managers
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Dignitas founder ODEE leaves esports organisation after historic 16 years, joins Rogue
UPDATE (July 16th): Dignitas founder Michael ‘ODEE’ O’Dell has joined Rogue’s parent company ReKTGlobal as chief gaming officer (CGO). According […]
July 16, 2019
'Betting firms must work together to tackle esports corruption' – Luckbox
Gambling companies have a responsibility to stamp out corruption in esports, according to one betting industry official. The […]
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June 19, 2019
UK Dota 2 coach Teaguvnor reflects on his time at the Chongqing Major and looks ahead to ESL One Birmingham
UK Dota 2 talent Robson “Teaguvnor” Merritt said his time at the Chongqing Major was a learning experience and […]
January 27, 2019
'We still have so much more to give' – players and management rejoin exceL Esports ahead of first LEC season
UK organisation exceL Esports have been putting out announcement after announcement since joining the new LEC, there’s risk of […]
December 21, 2018
What's it like being an analyst in Rainbow Six Siege? PENTA's Jess Bolden explains and speaks to top UK players
The Rainbow Six Siege ESL Premiership is continuing to make waves in UK esports, as is Siege in […]
November 19, 2018
Is Drake's investment in 100T good news for esports?
Promoted article (contains sponsored links) The burgeoning esports scene has received a massive shot in the arm after […]
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November 2, 2018
'There needs to be more collaboration in the UK' – highlights & quotes from ESI London's UK esports panel
For transparency: Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco used to work full-time for British Esports between September 2016 […]
October 24, 2018
ESL's Caroline Oakes and EA's Emma Vetriano included in top 30 Sport Industry NextGen Leaders list
The latest annual Sport Industry NextGen Leaders list – which recognises 30 rising industry professionals aged under 30 […]
October 5, 2018
Gfinity announces new Elite Series team and board appointment as Neville Upton drops his CEO title
Esports tournament organiser Gfinity has revealed a couple of new changes heading into the new Elite Series season, […]
September 18, 2018
exceL Esports announce new majority shareholders
Growing UK organisation exceL Esports have secured investment from Guinevere Capital as they look to take their operations […]
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September 15, 2018
Multiplay founder invests in Swedish game dev, hopes to turn Sky Fighter Legends into an esport
Multiplay/Insomnia founder Craig “wizzo” Fletcher has invested £250,000 (3m Swedish Krona) in shares of Toadman Interactive. In doing […]
August 21, 2018
ESL on No.10 visit: 'Our contribution to esports in the UK is finally being recognised'
Two top esports personalities visited 10 Downing Street this week in a first for UK esports. ESL UK […]
May 11, 2018
London Spitfire's new general manager speaks about the UK arena, EU merch plans & player meet-and-greets
London Spitfire has appointed Susie “lilsusie” Kim as its new general manager. She has a strong background in […]
April 5, 2018
Video interview: What's life like in a gaming house? exceL's Barnetto & Furndog explain
Esports News UK’s Dom Sacco interviews exceL Esports’ general manager Ryan “Barnetto” Barnett and head coach Josh “Furndog” […]
March 25, 2018
Fnatic complete 2018 EU LCS line-up with YoungBuck joining as team director
UK-based esports organisation Fnatic have announced their EU LCS management team for the 2018 spring split. Dutch former […]
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January 4, 2018