ESL FaceIt Group has announced a significant partnership with the livestreaming platform Kick. This deal brings ESL Pro Tour action for Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 to the site. Check out the detailed information on ESL and Kick Partnership.
ESL Partners with Kick to Stream IEM Rio
The partnership officially launched on Monday, April 13, with the start of IEM Rio. Sixteen elite CS2 teams are currently competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool in Brazil.
This event is a pivotal moment for the ESL Grand Slam VI. Team Vitality is currently chasing a historic second consecutive Grand Slam title. A victory in Rio would secure them an additional $1,000,000 bonus. Fans can catch the primary English broadcast at kick.com/eslcs.
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Exclusive Home for ESL Challenger League
While IEM events remain available on multiple platforms, the ESL Challenger League (ECL) is moving. Kick is now the exclusive home for all ECL matches moving forward.
The ECL serves as a critical pipeline for rising talent in the tactical shooter scene. Teams compete there to secure invitations to the prestigious ESL Pro League. This move positions Kick as the primary destination for following the next generation of champions.
The deal covers all future Intel Extreme Masters and ESL Pro Tour events. ESL confirmed that English broadcasts will continue on Kick for the foreseeable future. Other distribution platforms will remain available for non-exclusive premier tier events.
