Verizon and Dignitas Partner to Launch Nation’s First 5G Esports Training Facility
January 24 2020 - 6:30AM
To further develop emerging technologies and their positive
applications tow esports, Verizon and Dignitas have entered into a
first-of-its-kind strategic partnership. As a core focus, they
will launch the nation’s first 5G esports training facility,
the Verizon 5G Gaming Center. Located in Verizon’s 5G Lab in Los
Angeles, the 5,500-square-foot training facility will serve as
Dignitas’ west coast headquarters and home to its League of Legends
teams. Dignitas’ 2019 World Championship-qualifying team will train
exclusively at this facility and compete in the League Championship
Series, which kicks off January 25th in Los Angeles.
By working together at the Verizon 5G Lab, Verizon and Dignitas
will identify and develop ways that Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband
network can enhance player performance, improve recovery, and
enable players to connect with fans in new innovative ways.
“We’re thrilled to partner with the largest ownership group in
esports, and have our LA Lab be home to the nation’s first 5G
esports training facility,” said Nicki Palmer, chief product
development officer at Verizon. “With 5G’s fast speeds, high
bandwidth and low latency, players will be able to do things like
stream high-quality gameplay essentially in real-time, stay
connected with fans on-the-go, and experience console quality
multi-player gaming on their phones.”
“Partnering with a world-class innovator like Verizon brings
immense new opportunities,” said Michael Prindiville, CEO of
Dignitas. “The technologies we are collaboratively building will
help us strengthen support for our current and future partners far
beyond today’s capabilities. We are honored to be Verizon’s trusted
guide into esports and look forward to telling engaging stories
through content, social media and experiences in ways esports has
never seen before.”
Learn more about Verizon 5G Labs and
Verizon 5G technology.
About Verizon:Verizon Communications Inc.
(NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating
its 20th year as one of the world’s leading providers of
communications, information and entertainment products and
services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around
the world, Verizon generated revenues of $130.9 billion in 2018.
The company offers voice, data and video
services and solutions on its award winning networks and platforms,
delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network
connectivity, security and control.
About Dignitas: Since its formation in 2003,
Dignitas (DIG) has established itself as one of the most successful
esports organizations in the world, amassing 18 World Championships
across multiple game titles. In September 2016, DIG was acquired by
the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers of Harris Blitzer Sports &
Entertainment (HBSE), a diverse, global portfolio of sports and
entertainment franchises and properties that includes the
Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), New Jersey Devils (NHL) and more. In June
2019, DIG merged with Fertitta Entertainment’s League of Legends
LCS franchise, Clutch Gaming. DIG is the competitive team vertical
within New Meta Entertainment, a digital sports and entertainment
company backed by an investor group that includes HBSE, Fertitta
Entertainment, Susquehanna International Group and Delaware North.
DIG currently fields seven teams in five of esports' largest and
most popular games: League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global
Offensive (men’s and women’s teams), Super Smash Bros., Rocket
League, and Clash Royale. With player content studios and wellness
facilities in New York City and Los Angeles, and infrastructure in
Europe and China, DIG is the global leader dedicated to esports
athletes.
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John Spiher626.898.5123John@Dignitas.ggTwitter: @Spiher
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