Unified announces Challengers Uprising acquisition

North American esports tournament operator Unified has announced the acquisition of amateur esports platform Challengers Uprising.

Founded on June 1st, 2020, Challengers Uprising has become a breakout tournament organiser within the League of Legends North American amateur scene.

Image credit: Unified / Challengers UprisingFinancial details regarding the acquisition were not revealed.

The platform currently collaborates with Riot Games to have its tournaments integrated into the publisher’s qualification system for LCS Proving Ground, the publisher’s premier academy and amateur League of Legends event in NA.

Ramsey Jamoul, Unified’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “I am very excited to add…