Thanks to Twitch, ESL has been able to push the boundaries of eSports even further. Using the Twitch platform, we have been able to shatter all viewership and attendance records. Now we’re looking to do so again at ESL One Frankfurt.

“We are a pioneer within the industry, creating the most epic and magical moments possible,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO and Managing Director at ESL. “A big part of this is communicating and sharing an event’s atmosphere in high definition with the thousands of eSports fans at home unable to attend in person. This wouldn’t be possible without Twitch and the power of its platform.”

Professional players will be able to enjoy their downtime at ESL One Frankfurt in the Twitch lounge, where they will be able to relax and chat while enjoying the rest of the tournament. In addition to this, Twitch will also be hosting an after-party on Sunday night to finish off the tournament in style.

About Twitch

Twitch is the world’s leading video platform and community for gamers where more than 45 million gather every month to broadcast, watch and talk about video games. Twitch’s video platform is the backbone of both live and on-demand distribution for the entire video game ecosystem. This includes game developers, publishers, media outlets, events, user-generated content, and the entire eSports scene.

In February 2014, the Wall Street Journal ranked Twitch as the fourth largest website in terms of peak internet traffic in the US, fortifying the brand as an entertainment industry leader and the epicenter of social video for gamers. For more information, visit www.twitch.tv.