Fanatics signs on as official sponsor for Overwatch League
Participating in this sponsorship deal:
About Sponsor:
Fanatics is an online retailer of licensed sports apparel and merchandise, formed in 1995 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Fanatics offers product via its Fanatics and FansEdge brands, as well as sports collectibles and memorabilia through Fanatics Authentic and SportsMemorabilia.com. Fanatics, Inc. also currently powers the e-commerce sites of all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, PGA, UFC), major media brands (NBC Sports, CBS Sports, FOX Sports) and over 150 collegiate and professional team properties.
About Property:
Overwatch League (OWL) is the premier Professional Esports League for Overwatch, organized by Blizzard Entertainment. The league is touted as the first 'truly global professional esports league, featuring franchised teams representing cities from all around the world. The League currently has 12 team owners for the inaugural season, set to start in January 10 2018. The preseason will begin December 6 2017 featuring all 12 teams showcased in exhibition matches.