Busan, South Korea (April 25, 2023) – Leading esports platform Challengermode has been selected as the official platform partner for the global qualifiers of the 15th World Esports Championship. The tournament is being organized by the International Esports Federation (IESF) and will take place in Iasi, Romania later this year in August.
Starting from May 1st, national teams from across the world will be able to qualify for the main event through regional qualifiers hosted for Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania. Competitions will be held across multiple esports titles, including CS:GO, Dota 2, PUBG Mobile, and Mobile Legends:Bang Bang.
As the official platform partner, Challengermode will leverage its high-quality tournament operations toolkit and automation to provide a seamless and efficient qualifying process at a truly global scale. The official IESF Space on Challengermode will also create a one-stop shop for teams, coaches, and administrators involved in the World Championship’s Qualifications stage – creating a truly seamless experience for everyone.
Philip Hubner, CBDO at Challengermode, said: “We are thrilled to partner with the International Esports Federation for the World Esports Championship Qualifiers. We believe that our platform’s capabilities and expertise in managing large-scale esports tournaments make us the perfect partner for activation of this size. We couldn’t be more excited to be trusted by IESF to play such a pivotal part in making the World Esports Championship happen. We’re eager to take the opportunity to showcase our technology and provide a world-class experience to all participants.”
Igor Nedeski, Competitions Manager at IESF, said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Challengermode for the final phase of the World Esports Championship 2023. Hosting multi-continental online competitions is a major challenge and with Challengermode’s expertise and experience, we are confident in our ability to deliver an exceptional gaming experience that will excite fans and players worldwide. Challengermode’s support will be invaluable in ensuring the success of the Regional Qualifiers, and we are grateful for their assistance. Together, we aim to deliver a thrilling and unforgettable tournament that showcases the very best of esports on a global scale.”
To learn more about the road to Iasi, Romania, and how you can support your nation’s team in the World Esports Championship, head over to the official website for the regional qualifiers.
About Challengermode:
Challengermode is a Swedish technology company founded in 2014, with the mission to make competitive gaming and esports truly accessible. Through its platform, Challengermode provides the tools for game developers & publishers to deliver fully automated tournaments, ladders, or leaderboards to their community. Today, Challengermode’s best-in-class tech is used by all esports stakeholders – including communities, content creators, brands, and professional tournament organizers – to host tens of millions of competitions every year for gamers at all skill levels, on any device or platform.
About the International Esports Federation:
IESF is the uniting body for World Esports. Founded in 2008 by nine-member nations, IESF is currently composed of 130 Member Federations across six continents. IESF brings together all esports stakeholders to achieve a united ecosystem for the development of sustainable and responsible gaming worldwide. The IESF WE Championships is the biggest multi-sport spectacle of esports in the world. IESF also organizes the annual World Esports Summit in order to support the highest standard of esports governance worldwide.
