Esports is still growing in popularity globally as a spectator sport online and during live events. PUMA is excited to welcome Gen.G to its esports family. In the partnership with the Korean multi-gaming team, we provide official game day shirts and pants for league players. The multi-year deal already kicked-off with the LCK (League Champions Korea) Summer Split in mid-June and puts focus on the creation of a new lifestyle culture that combines the characteristics of esports and of a sports apparel brand.
Signing of Gen.G is a great example of how regional PUMA teams can adapt the global esports strategy on a local level. Thanks to these kinds of partnerships, PUMA is closer than ever to becoming the world’s premiere esports apparel company.
Matt Shaw, Sr. Strategist, Esports & Brand Innovation
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Gen.G Korea is proud to welcome @PUMA to the family! We’re excited for this partnership to bring new merch, collaborations, and experiences to all of the Gen.G fans!#TigerNation #WeAreGenG pic.twitter.com/9Wy7fausk1
— Gen.G Esports (@GenG) June 9, 2020
Besides Gen.G, PUMA currently sponsors Cloud9, Futbolist, Order, and x-com AGO-teams and is proudly outfitting these five teams. At PUMA, we strive to understand sports as a whole culture and already introduced exclusive products to esports such as PUMA Active Gaming Footwear.
There is no GAME OVER, watch out for more exciting esport news to come!
ABOUT GEN.G
Established in 2017, Gen.G is the leading esports organization connecting the United States and Asia. Ranked no. 6 in the inaugural Forbes list of the “World’s Most Valuable Esports Companies,” Gen.G is the only major organization that owns and operates top teams in the world’s leading esports markets — China, South Korea and the United States.
PUMA Active Gaming Footwear
In extensive talks with professional gamers PUMA uncovered the need for a sock-like shoe; one that is comfortable, lightweight and grippy. It has a super-low profile rubber outsole made for at-home or in-arena use.