Esports World Cup Partners with LG UltraGear™ Gaming Monitors to Elevate Global Gaming Experience

2024-06-27

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced a landmark partnership with LG UltraGear™ Gaming Monitors, a leading innovator in the gaming industry, for the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC). As the Main Partner and Exclusive Gaming Monitor Sponsor, LG UltraGear™ will provide cutting-edge technology to empower the world's top esports athletes and deliver an unparalleled viewing experience for fans at the world's largest gaming festival this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This collaboration underscores the crucial role of high-performance gaming equipment in the competitive esports landscape. By equipping the EWC with LG UltraGear™ monitors, EWC ensures that participating esports athletes and teams can perform at their peak, inspiring the next generation of players worldwide.


EWC attendees can engage directly with LG UltraGear™ through interactive booths and demonstrations, offering a firsthand look at the latest advancements in gaming monitor technology. At LG’s booth, attendees can try out the same UltraGear gaming monitors used by their gaming idols throughout the tournament, improve their own gaming skills by participating in coaching sessions run by the LG-sponsored Gen.G Global Academy, and win prizes by taking part in exciting competitions and events.


"We are thrilled to have LG UltraGear™, a pioneer in gaming technology, as a Main Partner of the Esports World Cup," said Mohammed Al Nimer, Sales Director at EWCF. "The EWC is the ultimate platform for brands like LG UltraGear™ to connect with a passionate and expanding audience at the heart of competitive gaming. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to creating meaningful collaborations that enrich the fan experience."


"Sponsoring this monumental event allows us to showcase the pinnacle of gaming monitor technology said YS Lee, vice president and head of the IT business unit of LG Business Solutions Company. "We are proud to be at the forefront of the EWC, demonstrating our state-of-the-art innovations on a global stage."


The acclaimed LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor (model 32GS95UE) will be showcased at the event, with over 990 UltraGear gaming monitors in use during league matches and at LG’s booth at EWC.


The LG UltraGear, the company's premium gaming brand, provides next-level gaming experiences for both professional players and amateur enthusiasts alike. These monitors offer high refresh rates, rapid response times, and vibrant, crystal-clear images, driving gaming immersion to dizzying new heights.


The 32-inch LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor (model 32GS95UE) features a premium self-lit screen and the world’s first VESA-certified dual-mode technology, ensuring an optimized gaming experience at both UHD 240Hz (ideal for visually stunning, narrative-rich games) and FHD 480Hz (perfect for fast-paced FPS, MOBA, and racing titles). It also incorporates LG’s Pixel Sound technology for more realistic and three-dimensional in-game audio.


Beginning July 3, the Esports World Cup will transform Riyadh into the epicenter of esports fandom and gaming culture. Located in Boulevard City, fans can watch their favorite athletes and clubs compete across 22 game championships for a share of more than $60 million in life-changing prize money — the largest prize pool in esports history. Across eight weeks, the Esports World Cup will also feature festival activities that include numerous gaming activations, community tournaments, pop culture celebrations, international experiences, and more.


For more information on the Esports World Cup, visit www.esportsworldcup.com, and follow upcoming Esports World Cup game announcements on X (formerly Twitter).