StarCraft II: MLG and KeSPA Announce Partnership

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By Coen 'Mithax' Hup

May 11, 2012 09:44

Today, MLG has announced an exclusive multi-year global parternship with the Korean eSports Association (KeSPA).

The partnership will mark the first time that KeSPA players will be allowed to compete in MLG events as well as compete in the United States.

The partnership will kick off during the MLG Spring Champonships in Anaheim. On June 9th, KeSPA Pro Players will compete in a Starcraft II exhibition tournament The players will all be selected from top KeSPA team and will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

Sundance DiGiovanni, CEO of MLG, commented on the partnership:

"We are thrilled to be partnering with the most prestigious eSports league in the world, and feel our partnership will forever change competitive gaming. KeSPA has long been a true leader in this industry and has been instrumental in its success, and this is just the beginning of our work together. We look forward to continued growth and expansion in the years to come."

Lee Young Hee, President of KeSPA, said:

"We are pleased to join with MLG to bring the best players in the world to the international stage.Together, KeSPA and MLG are building the global future of our sport."

The Spring Championship in Anaheim will be the largest MLG yet with thousands of fans going to the Anaheim Convention Center and tons more watching the streams at home.