# paysafecard doubles down on esports, becomes Global ESL Payment Platform Partner and one of ESL’s main sponsors worldwide Author: Pal Sinha, Barnali Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali Published: 2018-01-30 Category: NEWS Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/news Meta Title: paysafecard sponsors ESL events & global activations Meta Description: Join paysafecard in supporting ESL events with global activations like 'Hall of Fame' and 'Beat the Legends'. Become part of the esports URL: https://financedigest.com/paysafecard-doubles-down-on-esports-becomes-global-esl-payment-platform-partner-and-one-of-esls-main-sponsors-worldwidehtml ![undefined](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/fd300118-23-1736843029877-compressed.jpg) _paysafecard to support all ESL events and three major global community activations: “paysafecard Hall of Fame”, “Beat the Legends” and “Ultimate Experience”_ The world’s largest [esports](https://www.financedigest.com/verasity-completes-major-corporate-rebrand-and-releases-new-website.html) company has welcomed the next global sponsor of 2018 to its ranks. paysafecard, a market leader in online prepaid payment methods and part of Paysafe Group, has become a Global Payment Platform Partner for all ESL flagship events and CS:GO Pro League circuits, as well as several National Championships and ESL Arenas. With its engagement, paysafecard will excel as one of ESL’s main sponsors worldwide. This major step further solidifies paysafecard’s commitment to growing and fostering the esports community, by not only offering a sponsorship, but also by introducing [several global](https://www.financedigest.com/outbreak-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-expected-to-severely-affect-the-global-packaging-and-labelling-services-market.html "Outbreak of The COVID-19 Pandemic is Expected To Severely Affect The Global Packaging And Labelling Services Market ") activations with added value for fans. paysafecard is a household name in esports: the company’s first [activation dates](https://www.financedigest.com/tissue-cultured-date-palm-market-pegged-at-us-4-5-bn-value-pool-in-2027-import-export-activities-take-a-downturn-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-future-market-insights.html "Tissue Cultured Date Palm Market Pegged at US$ 4.5 Bn Value Pool in 2027; Import & Export Activities Take a Downturn Amid Coronavirus Outbreak: Future Market Insights") back four years, and their engagement has grown consistently since then. Last [year’s strategic engagements](https://www.financedigest.com/ecb-engaged-in-bringing-down-inflation-to-2-in-two-to-three-years-from-now-villeroy.html "ECB engaged in bringing down inflation to 2% in two to three years from now – Villeroy") included two of the major ESL competitions, ESL One Cologne and two Pro League Seasons. “The [global gaming](https://www.financedigest.com/increasing-adoption-of-ar-and-vr-in-gaming-expected-to-drive-growth-of-the-global-ar-and-vr-market-through-2025.html "Increasing Adoption of AR and VR in Gaming Expected to Drive Growth of the Global AR And VR Market through 2025") community is one of the main reasons why paysafecard as a payment scheme was invented – and why it is thriving today more than ever,” comments Udo Mueller, CEO of paysafecard. “We take pride in supporting ESL as one of its main sponsors and contributing to the further [development of this truly worldwide league of digital](https://www.financedigest.com/the-recombinant-parvovirus-antigens-market-to-be-on-an-auto-development-mode-with-digitization.html "The Recombinant Parvovirus Antigens Market to be on an auto-development mode with digitization") fun and entertainment. For us at paysafecard, this sponsorship opens the path towards becoming the main sponsor of the league and with that extending the brand’s reach to additional [global target](https://www.financedigest.com/insights-on-the-sputtering-target-global-market-to-2031-key-driving-factors-and-challenges.html "Insights on the Sputtering Target Global Market to 2031 – Key Driving Factors and Challenges") groups of more than 180 million esports enthusiasts.” “paysafecard is one of the partners that really grew with us and the esports industry throughout the years, and we’re very proud to welcome them on board on a [global](https://www.financedigest.com/global-covid-19-cases-hit-250-million-eastern-europe-infections-at-record-levels.html "Global COVID-19 cases hit 250 million, eastern Europe infections at record levels") level,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO at ESL. “It’s one of the most [innovative brands that puts the community first with quality activations that engage](https://www.financedigest.com/cavai-global-leader-in-conversational-advertising-announces-innovative-launch-of-conversational-video-to-maximise-engagement-and-impact.html "Cavai, global leader in conversational Advertising, announces innovative launch of conversational video to maximise engagement and impact") fans on all levels, and we’re excited to see what they have in store.” paysafecard’s long-term commitment to esports and its fans [reaches beyond global](https://www.financedigest.com/global-banana-flour-market-to-reach-us-735-mn-by-2027.html "Global Banana Flour Market to reach US$ 735 Mn by 2027") event sponsorship. Through the partnership with ESL, paysafecard will drive and champion three [community](https://www.financedigest.com/how-local-communities-are-helping-local-businesses-succeed.html) projects for the esports fans worldwide: - The new “paysafecard Hall of Fame” will honor well-known, accomplished personalities for their achievements during their esports career, as well as individuals who have made significant contributions to the [growth of the industry](https://www.financedigest.com/dry-molasses-products-market-overview-in-depth-analysis-of-market-size-growth-industry-overview-2022-2029-2.html "Dry Molasses Products Market Overview In-depth Analysis of Market Size, Growth, Industry Overview 2022-2029"). This new award tradition will reward individual performers and outstanding activities in esports, with the goal to promote the professionalism and universal [values in the industry](https://www.financedigest.com/industrial-flooring-market-is-anticipated-to-expand-at-a-cagr-of-over-4-during-the-forecast-period-of-2020-2030-to-be-valued-around-us-12-4-bn-by-2030.html "Industrial Flooring Market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period of 2020-2030, to be valued around US$ 12.4 Bn by 2030"). Four _“paysafecard Hall of Fame_” awards will be given out each year, through a combination of a Jury Vote and a Community Vote. - “ _paysafecardBeat the Legends_” will give a number of fans an opportunity to try their skill against professional pro gamers or influencers. The chance to take on a pro will [come four times a year](https://www.financedigest.com/food-fiber-market-to-exhibit-increased-demand-in-the-coming-years.html "Food Fiber Market to Exhibit Increased Demand in the Coming Years"), during the Grand Final of the National Championships in Germany, Poland, Brazil, Spain or the UK. - paysafecard will also reward the most passionate fans in esports, by offering them a chance to compete for the “ _paysafecard Ultimate Experience_” package that will take them to one of ESL’s mega events. The package will include an all-expenses-paid trip, two Premium tickets, visitor’s access to Players Areas and Backstage Areas, access to the VIP Lounge, [Meet and Greet with pro](https://www.financedigest.com/france-to-host-pro-nuclear-meet-to-push-for-eu-recognition-of-climate-benefits.html "France to host pro-nuclear meet to push for EU recognition of climate benefits") players and influencers on site, and a behind-the-scenes tour – all of which will be documented in video and photography by ESL. For more information about the partnership and details about the “ _paysafecard Hall of Fame_”, “ _paysafecard Beat the Legends_” and “ _paysafecard Ultimate Experience_”, please visit [www.paysafecard.com/esports](http://www.paysafecard.com/esports). --- This blog is powered by Superblog. Visit https://superblog.ai to know more. ---