Turner & IMG’s ELEAGUE, in partnership with Riot Games, will feature League of Legends – the world’s most-played PC game – in a one-hour TBS special set to premiere Friday, Oct. 19, at 11 p.m. ET/PT on TBS. ELEAGUE’s Esports 101: League of Legends will provide a lighthearted, accessible introduction to League of Legends – the fast-paced, team-based strategy battle game with millions of players worldwide and one of the most watched esports with 14 professional leagues.
The show – co-hosted by League of Legends experts Bil “Jump” Carter and Kelsie “KayPea” Pelling – will celebrate the culture, history and in-game elements of the title’s global esports scene. ELEAGUE’s Esports 101: League of Legends will debut amid the 2018 League of Legends World Championship (Oct. 1 through Nov. 3 in South Korea).
“League of Legends has a massive, global fan base and ELEAGUE welcomes this opportunity to both celebrate the game’s passionate community and provide additional opportunities to broaden its reach to a new audience,” said Craig Barry, EVP & Chief Content Officer, Turner Sports. “ELEAGUE continues to expand its content experiences and overall portfolio through a collective of partnerships that showcase the biggest titles in esports and their unrivaled community of fans.”
“We’re excited to share an introduction to League of Legends directly with the passionate ELEAGUE community.” said Chris “Chopper” Hopper, Head of Esports, North America for Riot Games. “This episode will showcase the global phenomenon of League of Legends and should serve as a great primer as we head into the 2018 World Championship Finals on November 3.”
