Riot Games, the publisher behind popular game titles like VALORANT and League of Legends, has announced a new women’s League of Legends tournament called Rising Stars. Rising Stars will be held as an online event in partnership with GGTech Entertainment and UK collegiate esports platform NUEL and will take place between November 26-27. The prize pool for the competition will be £3,000 in total. The event is available to participants from the rest of Europe; however, it is mainly aimed at people from the Northern European region (UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Nordics).
Through the Game Changers project, Riot Games has actively supported the women's esports industry since 2021, mainly in VALORANT. Students studying esports production will be in charge of the broadcast to gain experience, with help from GGTech and NUEL employees.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Women's Esports Tournaments
- Creating exclusive tournaments for women in esports has the potential to encourage more female participation and pave the way for female pro gamers in the industry.
- Student-led Esports Broadcasting
- Giving opportunities for students to take part in esports broadcasting can lead to innovative new approaches to esports coverage and production.
- Regional Esports Events
- Hosting esports events geared towards specific regions can help boost localized interest and create a stronger sense of community among players and fans.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Esports
- The esports industry can benefit from creating more opportunities for women in the space, which can lead to a more diverse and inclusive landscape.
- Academic Institutions
- Institutions of higher learning can bring more value to their esports programs by offering students hands-on experiences in esports broadcasting and production.
- Event Planning
- Event planners can benefit from regional esports events by offering localized experiences for players and fans, creating more targeted marketing and sponsorship opportunities.
