The Philadelphia 76ers became the first U.S. sports franchise to make the push into esports Monday, purchasing Team Dignitas and Team Apex, with plans to merge them under the Dignitas name.
Sixers owner Josh Harris announced the partnership in a press release:
The eSports industry is primed for incredible growth and we are thrilled to become an owner of such a storied franchise as Team Dignitas. There is a tremendous opportunity to leverage the infrastructure, resources and experience of the Sixers organization to support these exciting teams as they continue to compete at the highest levels across multiple games.