In the wake of the resounding success of the PGL Major Copenhagen, one of Counter-Strike’s most-watched events, PGL and Oddin.gg are poised to strengthen their collaboration through a substantial multi-year agreement.
This extension solidifies Oddin.gg’s exclusive role as the provider of Data & Integrity services for PGL’s premier Dota 2 and Counter-Strike tournaments. This partnership underscores Oddin.gg’s emergence as a pivotal figure in the official esports data landscape, reflecting the synergy between the two entities in shaping the future of competitive gaming.
Under the renewed pact, a minimum of eight Dota 2 headline events and eleven Tier 1 Counter-Strike tournaments are slated to unfold, boasting prize pools exceeding USD 1 million each. Marek Suchar, Co-founder & Managing Director of Partnerships at Oddin.gg, lauds the extended partnership as a strategic move towards enriching the global esports experience.
Suchar said, “Our commitment is to affiliate with the premier entities in esports, and PGL stands out as a peak of excellence within the tournament circuit.
Their team has masterfully orchestrated the top three most-watched Counter-Strike and the two most-watched Dota 2 tournaments in history. With the dynamic evolution expected in 2025, we are both excited and privileged to align with PGL’s visionary path for the esports community to support, protect and entertain esports fans. This partnership is a strategic step towards enhancing the global esports experience, and we eagerly anticipate the groundbreaking advancements PGL will introduce for Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 in the years ahead.
Silviu Stroie, CEO of PGL, echoes Suchar’s sentiments, emphasizing PGL’s dedication to delivering unparalleled esports experiences rooted in independence, innovation, and integrity. “At PGL, our core mission is to craft the ultimate esports experience on a global scale. Independence, innovation, and integrity are the pillars we stand on, promoting fairness and sustainability within the esports world. In Oddin.gg, we’ve found an ally that resonates with our ethos, making them the ideal partner as we forge ahead. Our ongoing partnership solidified through a multi-year contract, echoes our mutual commitment to the community of esports. With Oddin.gg’s unmatched data and integrity expertise, we’re elevating our tournaments beyond mere excitement to meet the highest benchmarks of fairness. United, we are on a quest to curate unrivaled esports events, propelling this dynamic industry toward a vibrant and thrilling future.”- said Stroie.
The partnership renewal arrives at a transformative juncture for PGL, coinciding with the implementation of new regulations aimed at fostering a more competitive landscape for Counter-Strike tournaments. As PGL embarks on this journey of innovation and integrity, the Wallachia tournament in May 2024 marks the inaugural event under the renewed agreement, setting the stage for a series of captivating tournaments that showcase elite talent and narrative-driven competition.