Partnership Brings Cutting-Edge Technology to Esports Athletes Throughout 2025 ESL Pro Tour Circuit
February 5, 2025 – Cologne – ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company, today announced Acer as its Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Partner throughout EFG’s premier Counter-Strike ecosystem, ESL Pro Tour – including flagship tournaments, pro circuits, and amateur scenes.
“Our partnership with Acer arms top Counter-Strike competitors with the industry-leading technology they need to play at their best,” said Bastian Veiser, Director Partner Management, EFG. “This comprehensive collaboration provides year-round access to top-of-the-line gear that will empower not only the pinnacle of competition, but also rising talent, for years to come.”
EFG and Acer’s collaboration extends to several tiers of competitive play, including ESL Challenger League, ESL Pro League, and Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) tournaments. EFG and Acer will celebrate the deal during IEM Katowice on February 7-9, with a hands-on, immersive activation alongside a product announcement at one of the biggest Counter-Strike 2 events of the year. Beyond IEM Katowice, Predator gaming products will also be featured at both online and offline EFG competitions and on-broadcast in multiple languages.
“The esports audience is at the heart of our Predator product line, and EFG offers unprecedented access to these dedicated fans through its premier events, both in-person and online,” said Vincent Lin, Associate Vice President, Global Product Marketing and Planning, Acer Inc. “Counter-Strike esports presents a unique opportunity to connect with one of the longest-standing competitive titles and a vast fan base seeking the precision, intensity, and performance that our Predator gaming technology delivers.”
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About ESL FACEIT Group
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) is the leading esports and video game entertainment company dedicated to creating worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. EFG is built on a legacy of world-renowned brands including ESL, FACEIT, DreamHack and DreamHack Sports Games, providing innovative ecosystems for global communities of players, fans and creators around the games they love. Working alongside leading partners, brands and global IPs, EFG operates an unmatched portfolio of live events, digital platforms and developer tools that reach and engage millions of gamers worldwide. For more information visit www.eslfaceitgroup.com.
