Press Releases

Apr 29 2026

Esports Trade Association Honors Industry’s Best at the 2026 Esports Industry Awards

Winners Celebrated Across Five Categories at EsportsNext Powered By GameSquare on April 29 CHICAGO — The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) celebrated the industry’s most impactful organizations and leaders at the…

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Apr 2 2026

The 2026 ESTA Esports Industry Award Finalists Have Been Announced

Winners will be revealed live at EsportsNext Powered By GameSquare on April 29 The Esports Trade Association is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 ESTA Esports Industry Awards…

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Feb 25 2026

Esports Trade Association Announces Gamesquare As Title Sponsor Of Esportsnext 2026

Premier US B2B esports conference to be powered by leading gaming media and entertainment company this April in Fort Worth CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2026 — The Esports…

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Aug 20 2025

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…

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May 28 2025

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…

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Feb 5 2025

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…

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Jan 27 2025

Esports Trade Association Announces Erik Anderson As New Board Chair

Esports Trade Association Taps Industry Pioneer to Lead Organization into New Era of Growth CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025  — The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) today announced the…

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Jan 22 2025

Esports Trade Association Announces EsportsNext 2025

A Conference Featuring Industry Leaders, Innovative Panels, and Exclusive Networking Opportunities; Taking Place in Dallas, Texas, During DreamHack Dallas CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Esports…

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Jul 9 2024

Esports Trade Association Honors Visionaries at the 2024 Esports Industry Awards

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2024 — The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) has crowned the champions of innovation and excellence at the 2024 Esports Industry Awards, held during the…

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Jul 7 2024

EsportsNext 2024 Kicks Off with Proclamation of Esports Day in Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson Recognizes Esports’ Impact as Conference Launches CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2024 — The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) proudly presents the EsportsNext1 2024 Conference, sponsored by Coca-Cola, highlighting its…

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May 2 2024

Esports Trade Association Pledges Support for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Through Gaming

  ESTA Targets $25,000 to Enhance Pediatric Healthcare at Lurie Children’s Hospital Following EsportsNext 2024 CHICAGO, May 2, 2024 –The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is proud to announce a special…

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Mar 14 2024

Esports Trade Association (ESTA) Announces EsportsNext 2024 presented by Coca-Cola

  A Three-Day Conference Featuring Industry Leaders, Innovative Panels, and Exclusive Networking Opportunities CHICAGO, March 14, 2024 – The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is thrilled to announce that EsportsNext 2024,…

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Jul 5 2023

Charles Conroy elected to ESTA Hall of Fame

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@esportsta.org Esports Trade Association Announces Charles Conroy as Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductee The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is proud to announce that Charles Conroy has…

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Apr 7 2022

Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment and Esports Trade Association Launch Inaugural Esports Business Symposium to Unite Key Industry Stakeholders

The virtual B2B conference will engage premiere esports industry talent, experts, business executives, brands and more for a deep dive into the multi-faceted, rapidly-growing global phenomenon of esports New York…

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