{"id":10754,"date":"2019-05-12T16:40:51","date_gmt":"2019-05-12T13:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=10754"},"modified":"2026-03-27T18:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:06:34","slug":"first-five-cities-revealed-for-new-call-of-duty-esports-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/first-five-cities-revealed-for-new-call-of-duty-esports-league\/","title":{"rendered":"FIRST FIVE CITIES REVEALED FOR NEW CALL OF DUTY ESPORTS LEAGUE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Following the blueprint established and validated with the Overwatch League, Activision Blizzard has started the team sales process for a professional Call of Duty esports league and has already sold five franchises for\u00a0Atlanta, Dallas, New York, Paris and Toronto.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The first five teams are:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Atlanta, GA<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Atlanta Esports Ventures, a joint venture owned by Cox Enterprises and Province, Inc. dedicated to bringing esports entertainment to the city of Atlanta<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dallas, TX<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Envy Gaming Inc., a staple in esports since 2007 with teams competing this year in the Call of Duty World League (Envy) and Overwatch League (Dallas Fuel)<\/li>\n<li><strong>New York, NY\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Sterling.VC, an early stage sports and media company backed by Sterling Equities \u2013 a family-run group of companies owned by the Wilpon and Katz families with several business operations including the New York Mets<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paris, France<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 c0ntact Gaming, LLC., is the parent company of both the Overwatch League team, Paris Eternal, and the Paris Call of Duty esports team<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toronto, Canada<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; OverActive Media, an integrated company delivering esports and video game entertainment to the Canadian market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 \u201cThe upcoming launch of our new Call of Duty esports league reaffirms our leadership role in the development of professional esports. We have already sold Call of Duty teams in New York, Paris, Toronto, Dallas and Atlanta to existing Overwatch League team owners, and we will announce additional owners and markets later this year. Our owners value our professional, global city-based model, the success we have had with broadcast partners, sponsors and licensees, and the passion with which our players have responded to our events.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pete Vlastelica, President and CEO at Activision Blizzard Esports Leagues:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cCall of Duty is a game that embodies team work and dedication and Call of Duty esports is a celebration of those pillars. We\u2019re building this league for fans across esports, traditional sports and gaming alike &#8211; and we\u2019re excited to partner with individuals and organizations who are just as passionate about our vision for the future of Call of Duty esports. Our early momentum for franchise sales has been strong as we welcome our first five partners.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"623\"><strong>FROM THE OWNERS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Paul Hamilton, president and CEO of Atlanta Esports Ventures (ATLANTA) \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><em>\u201cThe partnership between Province, Inc. and Cox Enterprises has been remarkable. We have the opportunity to \u2013 once again \u2013 play a pivotal role in Atlanta\u2019s diverse esports community by bringing the future of Call of Duty esports to the city. Activision has a proven track record for mastering this city-based team model, making them the ideal partner for this endeavor.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mike Rufail, owner and CEO at Envy Gaming Inc. (DALLAS) \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0<em>\u201cOur organization\u2019s roots are in Call of Duty. Envy was founded as a professional Call of Duty team in 2007 and my own journey as an esports professional began as a Call of Duty player, coach and broadcaster. We\u2019ve built one of the most-winning Call of Duty teams in the world over the last decade and are excited to bring that heritage to the new league as the hometown Call of Duty franchise for Dallas.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scott Wilpon, Partner at Sterling.VC (NEW YORK)\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0<em>\u201cIn 2017, we had the privilege of launching the first professional New York esports franchise with NYXL, the New York franchise in The Overwatch League. Since then, we\u2019ve seen remarkable support from the local community, and we couldn\u2019t be more excited to launch our second New York franchise and represent the best fans in the world in Call of Duty, a game with a longstanding history and major following in New York.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drew McCourt, founder and owner of c0ntact Gaming, LLC. (PARIS)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<em>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring the future of Call of Duty esports to iconic Paris for the inaugural season and represent our fans in France, Europe, and throughout the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chris Overholt, President and CEO at OverActive Media (TORONTO)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<em>\u201cOverActive Media is building a global esports organization that will redefine the future of sport and entertainment, and today is another significant step toward that goal. We are really proud to have\u00a0secured\u00a0another professional esports franchise in Toronto and we are looking forward to launching our new Call of Duty team and players in front of our fans and supporters.&#8221;\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"623\"><strong>ABOUT THE OWNERSHIP GROUPS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATLANTA<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>About Atlanta Esports Ventures:\u00a0<\/strong>Atlanta Esports Ventures (AEV) is a joint venture owned by Cox Enterprises and Province, Inc. dedicated to bringing the best of esports to the city of Atlanta. AEV houses the Atlanta-based Overwatch League franchise, the Atlanta Reign.<\/li>\n<li><strong>About Cox Enterprises:<\/strong>\u00a0Cox Enterprises is dedicated to building a better future through our leading communications, automotive services and media companies. Our major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Media Group. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cox is a global company with over $20 billion in annual revenues and brands that include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Cox Homelife. Founded in 1898 by Ohio Governor James M. Cox, the company is a family-owned business committed to its people, communities and the planet. To learn more about Cox, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=http-3A__coxenterprises.com&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=5oszCido4egZ9x-32Pvn-g&amp;r=uXCwt97DfZHSwYUuKZCuMoca5lhTEEdl7yzBnmJ5eRE&amp;m=9ekJDjfycW6JM5nIjS6_7XWg6LDMVAavqCUnqtq_mM0&amp;s=f-Bj6wNZVPJIlv9qbI8u9Jo8GQT69p5bsgcG9NH-49M&amp;e=\">coxenterprises.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>About Province, Inc.:<\/strong>\u00a0Province, Inc. is a national financial advisory firm focusing on growth opportunities, restructuring, and fiduciary-related services. The firm is regularly hired to provide solutions in many of the largest and most complex cases in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DALLAS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>About Envy Gaming:\u00a0<\/strong>Envy Gaming, Inc. is the owner and operator of global esports franchise Team Envy and Overwatch League franchise the Dallas Fuel. Founded as a professional Call of Duty team in 2007, owner Mike Rufail has grown the Dallas-based organization into one of the largest and most-winning esports groups in the world. Today, Envy Gaming competes, streams and produces content across multiple titles including Overwatch, Call of Duty, CS:GO, PUBG, Paladins, Rocket League, Street Fighter V, FIFA and Fortnite. Envy was named the 2016 Esports Team of the Year. For more information, visit\u00a0Envy.gg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW YORK<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>About Sterling.VC:\u00a0<\/strong>Sterling.VC is an early stage sports, media, and real estate technology fund backed by Sterling Equities \u2013 a family-run group of companies owned by the Wilpon and Katz families with a number of operating businesses including the New York Mets and Sportsnet New York (SNY). Sterling.VC leads the ownership group for New York Excelsior (NYXL), a founding franchise of Activision Blizzard\u2019s Overwatch League and the first professional esports team to represent the city of New York.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PARIS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>About c0ntact Gaming, LLC.:\u00a0<\/strong>c0ntact, a global leader in esports, is the parent company of both the Paris Eternal Overwatch League and Paris Call of Duty esports teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TORONTO<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>About OverActive Media:\u00a0<\/strong>OverActive Media (\u201cOAM\u201d) is an integrated global company delivering esports and video game entertainment. OAM combines team ownership with audience engagement to better connect with our fans, franchise partners and corporate sponsors around the world. OAM owns the Toronto Defiant of the Overwatch League, a League of Legends European Championship series franchise and recently fully acquired Splyce Inc., which is headquartered in Rochester,\u00a0NY and operates\u00a0regional teams in various other esports, including: Call of Duty, Rocket League, Smite and Starcraft II. OAM is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Activision Blizzard Esports Leagues<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Activision Blizzard Esports Leagues (ABEL) is responsible for the development and operation of premier Activision Blizzard professional gaming properties including the Overwatch League\u2122 and the Call of Duty\u00ae World League, as well as the commercialization of the entire Blizzard Esports portfolio. Launched in 2017, the Overwatch League is the world\u2019s first major global esports league with city-based teams, with 20 teams across Asia, Europe, and North America. In 2019, the Call of Duty World League Presented by PlayStation\u00ae4 will deliver five vs. five team play featuring Call of Duty\u00ae: Black Ops 4. It is ABEL\u2019s vision to be the most innovative, scalable, and valuable developer of global competitive entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Activision Blizzard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Activision Blizzard, Inc., a member of the Fortune 500 and S&amp;P 500, is a leading standalone interactive entertainment company. We delight hundreds of millions of monthly active users around the world through franchises including Activision&#8217;s Call of Duty\u00ae, Spyro\u2122, and Crash\u2122, Blizzard Entertainment&#8217;s World of Warcraft\u00ae, Overwatch\u00ae, Hearthstone\u00ae, Diablo\u00ae, StarCraft\u00ae, and Heroes of the Storm\u00ae, and King&#8217;s Candy Crush\u2122, Bubble Witch\u2122, and Farm Heroes\u2122. The company is one of the Fortune &#8220;100 Best Companies To Work For\u00ae.&#8221; Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Blizzard has operations throughout the world. 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