Esports Trade Association Announces EsportsNext 2026

Premier Esports Business Conference Heads to Fort Worth April 29-30 BLAST Premier Rivals represents the pinnacle of competitive gaming, and having EsportsNext alongside our championship creates incredible synergy,” — Russell Schneider, VP, Head of Brand Partnerships at BLAST. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) today announced EsportsNext 2026 will take place…
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Esports in May 2025 — industry news and updates

As part of their new monthly series of PRO articles, Esports Charts breaks down a month of esports action, all condensed into one article. This piece is your go-to stop for what happened in the esports industry throughout May, from new stories to event results and new records. May saw a myriad of esports events…
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Esports Trade Association Honors Industry Leaders at the 2025 Esports Industry Awards

Three Inducted into Hall of Fame as ESTA Celebrates Excellence Across Nine Categories CHICAGO — The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) celebrated the champions of innovation and excellence at the 2025 Esports Industry Awards, held during the EsportsNext 2025 Legends and Libations Awards Reception at the Omni Dallas alongside DreamHack. This exclusive event honored the visionaries…
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Esports Charts wins Esports Innovation Award

Esports Charts, a Ukraine-born analytics company that aggregates real-time viewership insights about esports, has won the Esports Innovation Award at the EsportsNext Industry Awards, hosted by the Esports Trade Association (ESTA) in Dallas, USA. The Esports Innovation Award recognizes an organization or individual that has introduced groundbreaking technology, services, or strategies significantly advancing the esports…
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AT&T Joins Esports Trade Association's Preferred Partner Program

Leading Telecommunications Provider enters strategic relationship with ESTA to Strengthen Business Infrastructure in Growing Esports Industry CHICAGO (February 3, 2025) — The Esports Trade Association announced today that AT&T has joined its Preferred Partner Program, bringing enterprise-level telecommunications solutions to businesses operating in the rapidly growing esports industry. Through the strategic relationship, AT&T will provide…
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EsportsNext 2026 Conference

April 29, 2026
Forth Worth, TX
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As President of FaZe Esports and Chair of the Esports Trade Association, I’ve seen firsthand how ESTA empowers leaders and organizations across the industry. From strategic insights to meaningful partnerships, ESTA has helped drive growth at FaZe by connecting us with a global network of innovators.  EsportsNext and curated networking experiences foster true collaboration, keeping us ahead in a competitive landscape. ESTA membership isn’t just a credential; it’s a commitment to shaping the future of esports with purpose and integrity.

Erik Anderson | President | FaZe Esports & ESTA Board Chair
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