# Dedicated Danish Esports Channels Pluto TV Introduces a New Esports Channel with Retake Media By Kanesa D | Published 2024-11-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pluto-tv References: [esportsinsider](https://esportsinsider.com/2024/11/pluto-tv-esports-channel-retake-nordics) & [pluto](https://pluto.tv/ca/live-tv)  The Danish brand of [Pluto TV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tv-hardware) is unveiling a new esports channel with Retake Media called 'Retake e-sport live.' The channel aims to connect interested consumers with live esports events in a similar way to traditional sports broadcasts. Notably, ‘Retake e-sport live’ will kick off its service with a live broadcast of the Danish-produced Counter-Strike Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. Pluto TV, operated by [Paramount Streaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-3) under [Paramount Global](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-patrol-game), is a free, ad-supported streaming service across the Americas and select regions in Europe. It delivers a variety of content through digital channels, recreating the familiar experience of classic TV broadcasts while offering the convenience of modern streaming. Pluto TV will offer 120+ days of live esports a year. Image Credit: Jesper Dahl ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 31% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Live Esports Streaming:** The integration of live esports events into traditional TV-style broadcasts creates a competitive edge for streaming services. - **Esports and Traditional Sports Parallels:** Providing esports coverage akin to traditional sports broadcasts elevates the legitimacy and viewer engagement of esports competitions. - **Ad-supported Streaming Models:** The rise of ad-supported streaming channels for niche content like esports opens new revenue streams for content creators and distributors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Streaming Services:** The expansion into esports content signifies growth opportunities for streaming platforms targeting younger, gaming-centric audiences. - **Advertising and Media:** Ad-supported models for streaming channels offer innovative avenues for advertisers to reach specific demographics, particularly in gaming. - **Esports and Gaming:** Dedicated esports channels bridge the gap between traditional entertainment and interactive gaming, fostering a hybrid viewing ecosystem. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dedicated Anime Streaming Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sailor-moon-channel.md) - [Esports-Backed Media Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackbox-media.md) - [Danish Student Esports Leagues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studie-cs.md) - [Vietnamese Esports Media Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esl-faceit-group-1.md) - [Esports Activation Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blast-1.md) - [Esports Streaming Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-media-partnership.md) - [Free-of-Charge Live Sports Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-sports-channel.md) - [Esports TV Show Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faze-elite-cup.md) - [Expansive Esports Training Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-singularity-academy.md)