{"id":34716,"date":"2024-03-14T19:01:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T23:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=34716"},"modified":"2024-03-14T19:01:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T23:01:28","slug":"pgl-perfect-world-enter-strategic-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/pgl-perfect-world-enter-strategic-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"PGL & Perfect World enter strategic partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"

PGL and Perfect World have officially entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the landscape of esports events for Counter-Strike 2<\/a> (CS2) and Dota 2 from 2024 to 2026.<\/p>\n

This collaboration builds upon their prior cooperation in hosting tournaments since 2017, particularly in the realms of Counter-Strike and Dota 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The partnership, which kicks off with this year’s CS2 Majors, slated to be organized by PGL in Copenhagen (PGL Major Copenhagen)<\/a> from March 17-31 and by Perfect World in Shanghai from December 1-15, involves a reciprocal arrangement.<\/p>\n

PGL will take charge of producing all Perfect World events in English and hold exclusive global broadcasting rights outside of China.<\/p>\n

Conversely, Perfect World will handle the production of PGL events in China and possess broadcasting rights for the Chinese market.<\/p>\n

This strategic alliance comes at a crucial juncture, especially considering the upcoming changes in Valve’s esports landscape, which will bring an end to the franchised structures of other tournament organizers like BLAST and ESL.<\/p>\n

As a result, more opportunities are expected to emerge for tournament organizers to host major events featuring top teams.<\/p>\n

Notably, PGL has previously announced its intention to host a series of high-stakes Dota 2 tournaments with substantial prize pools between 2024 and 2026.<\/p>\n

However, details regarding PGL’s plans for Counter-Strike beyond this year’s Majors are yet to be unveiled.<\/p>\n

The collaboration between PGL and Perfect World signifies a significant cross-regional partnership, aiming to optimize the production quality and broadcasting reach of esports events for both Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the companies plan to explore co-branded opportunities that resonate with the gaming community, although specifics regarding these ventures remain undisclosed.<\/p>\n

With PGL’s established expertise in English-speaking markets and Perfect World’s stronghold in the Chinese esports landscape, this partnership aims to elevate the visibility and impact of esports events globally, catering to audiences across different regions.<\/p>\n

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\ud83e\udd1dPGL and Perfect World Forge Strategic Esports Partnership for 2024-2026 Seasons<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcf0Read more about it: https:\/\/t.co\/iGIfQ0pyuf<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pEp4cv5ZzZ<\/a><\/p>\n

— PGL (@pglesports) March 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n