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NIP Group Joins the Esports World Cup Foundation Club Partner Program Ahead of the 2025 Esports World Cup

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NIP Group (NASDAQ: NIPG) has joined the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) Club Partner Program ahead of the 2025 tournament. The partnership will provide substantial funding to support NIP Group's growth initiatives, particularly through NIP.eStar, which combines Ninjas in Pyjamas and eStar Gaming properties.

The company plans to expand into new markets, including SEA mobile gaming, and acquire top-tier rosters in emerging titles. NIP.eStar has already secured one slot in the competition through its Street Fighter duo and aims to qualify in at least ten more titles.

The Esports World Cup, scheduled for summer 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is positioned to be the largest esports event of the year. For reference, the 2024 event featured a $60M prize pool, with 1,500 elite players and 200 clubs competing across 22 tournaments in 21 games.

NIP Group (NASDAQ: NIPG) ha aderito al Programma Partner Club della Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) in vista del torneo del 2025. Questa partnership fornirà un finanziamento sostanziale per sostenere le iniziative di crescita di NIP Group, in particolare attraverso NIP.eStar, che combina le proprietà di Ninjas in Pyjamas e eStar Gaming.

L'azienda prevede di espandersi in nuovi mercati, inclusi i giochi mobili nel SEA, e di acquisire roster di alto livello in titoli emergenti. NIP.eStar ha già assicurato un posto nella competizione grazie al suo duo di Street Fighter e punta a qualificarsi in almeno altri dieci titoli.

La Esports World Cup, in programma per l'estate 2025 a Riyadh, Arabia Saudita, si preannuncia come il più grande evento di esports dell'anno. A titolo di riferimento, l'evento del 2024 ha presentato un $60M premio in palio, con 1.500 giocatori d'élite e 200 club in competizione in 22 tornei su 21 giochi.

NIP Group (NASDAQ: NIPG) se ha unido al Programa de Socios del Club de la Fundación Esports World Cup (EWCF) antes del torneo de 2025. La asociación proporcionará financiación sustancial para apoyar las iniciativas de crecimiento de NIP Group, en particular a través de NIP.eStar, que combina las propiedades de Ninjas in Pyjamas y eStar Gaming.

La compañía planea expandirse a nuevos mercados, incluyendo juegos móviles en SEA, y adquirir equipos de primer nivel en títulos emergentes. NIP.eStar ya ha asegurado un lugar en la competencia a través de su dúo de Street Fighter y busca clasificarse en al menos diez títulos más.

La Esports World Cup, programada para el verano de 2025 en Riad, Arabia Saudita, se posiciona para ser el evento de esports más grande del año. Como referencia, el evento de 2024 contó con un $60M premio, con 1,500 jugadores de élite y 200 clubes compitiendo en 22 torneos en 21 juegos.

NIP Group (NASDAQ: NIPG)는 2025년 토너먼트를 앞두고 Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) 클럽 파트너 프로그램에 가입했습니다. 이번 파트너십은 NIP Group의 성장 이니셔티브를 지원하기 위해 상당한 자금을 제공할 것이며, 특히 Ninjas in Pyjamas와 eStar Gaming의 자산을 결합한 NIP.eStar를 통해 이루어질 것입니다.

회사는 SEA 모바일 게임을 포함한 새로운 시장으로 확장하고, 신흥 타이틀에서 최고급 로스터를 확보할 계획입니다. NIP.eStar는 이미 Street Fighter 듀오를 통해 경쟁에서 하나의 슬롯을 확보했으며, 최소 열 개의 타이틀에서 자격을 갖추는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.

2025년 여름에 사우디 아라비아 리야드에서 예정된 Esports World Cup은 올해 가장 큰 esports 이벤트가 될 것으로 예상됩니다. 참고로, 2024년 이벤트는 $60M 상금 풀을 제공했으며, 1,500명의 엘리트 선수와 200개 클럽이 21개의 게임에서 22개의 토너먼트에 참여했습니다.

NIP Group (NASDAQ: NIPG) a rejoint le programme de partenaires du club de la Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) en vue du tournoi de 2025. Ce partenariat fournira un financement substantiel pour soutenir les initiatives de croissance de NIP Group, notamment à travers NIP.eStar, qui combine les propriétés de Ninjas in Pyjamas et d'eStar Gaming.

L'entreprise prévoit de s'étendre sur de nouveaux marchés, y compris le jeu mobile en SEA, et d'acquérir des équipes de haut niveau dans des titres émergents. NIP.eStar a déjà sécurisé une place dans la compétition grâce à son duo de Street Fighter et vise à se qualifier dans au moins dix autres titres.

La Esports World Cup, prévue pour l'été 2025 à Riyad, en Arabie Saoudite, est positionnée pour être le plus grand événement d'esports de l'année. À titre de référence, l'événement de 2024 a présenté un $60M prize pool, avec 1 500 joueurs d'élite et 200 clubs en compétition dans 22 tournois sur 21 jeux.

NIP Group (NASDAQ: NIPG) hat sich dem Club-Partnerprogramm der Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) im Vorfeld des Turniers 2025 angeschlossen. Diese Partnerschaft wird erhebliche Mittel bereitstellen, um die Wachstumsinitiativen von NIP Group zu unterstützen, insbesondere durch NIP.eStar, das die Marken Ninjas in Pyjamas und eStar Gaming kombiniert.

Das Unternehmen plant, in neue Märkte zu expandieren, einschließlich mobiler Spiele in der SEA-Region, und erstklassige Teams in aufstrebenden Titeln zu akquirieren. NIP.eStar hat bereits einen Platz im Wettbewerb durch sein Street Fighter-Duo gesichert und strebt an, sich in mindestens zehn weiteren Titeln zu qualifizieren.

Die Esports World Cup, die für den Sommer 2025 in Riad, Saudi-Arabien, geplant ist, wird voraussichtlich das größte Esports-Event des Jahres sein. Zum Vergleich: Die Veranstaltung von 2024 bot einen $60M Preisgeld, an dem 1.500 Elite-Spieler und 200 Clubs in 22 Turnieren in 21 Spielen teilnahmen.

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  • Secured substantial funding through EWCF Club Partner Program
  • Strategic expansion into high-growth SEA mobile gaming market
  • Already qualified for one competition slot with potential for 10 more
  • Unique market position with strong presence in both Western and Chinese markets
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STOCKHOLM, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NIP Group (NASDAQ: NIPG) has officially been included in the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) Club Partner Program ahead of the tournament opening ceremony in July. As a returning member, this renewed partnership with the EWCF will provide substantial funding to NIP Group that will bolster its existing efforts in key growth areas.

Esports remains a core focus of NIP Group and the investment provided by the program will enable NIP.eStar — the combined banner of the Group's esports properties Ninjas in Pyjamas and eStar Gaming — to engage audiences globally in multiple campaigns over the next six months. Furthermore, NIP will focus on acquiring multiple top-tier rosters in up-and-coming titles in new markets, including the SEA mobile gaming market, leveraging eStar Gaming's prowess in mobile games towards key target regions in the Group's global expansion strategy.

The EWCF Club Partner Program is an industry-leading program that includes top tier esports clubs from around the world. It focuses on uniting esports fans across all game ecosystems through its partnered clubs, with the goal of growing the global fanbase of esports. Their efforts combined, NIP.eStar is determined to make a deep run in EWC 2025, leveraging its global talent pool to compete at the highest level. One roster — NIP's Street Fighter duo Phenom and Veggey — has already earned a slot in the competition, and with teams in at least another ten titles, more qualifications should follow over the coming months..

Hicham Chahine, Co-CEO of NIP Group, said "The Esports World Cup is going to be the single biggest event in the esports industry in 2025, and we're immensely proud to be selected as a key partner of the EWCF. The partnership supports our efforts to build our presence in high-growth markets and will enable us to showcase the truly global nature of our operation as we participate with teams from all across the world, and rally a global community of fans to our side."

Mario Ho, Chairman and Co-CEO, added "Competing as the unified NIP.eStar for the first time is a milestone that reflects our global vision. We're eager to showcase the power of our cross-border collaboration, bringing fans an unparalleled esports experience that bridges cultures and regions like never before."

NIP Group's inclusion in the program is testament to its prominence within esports and its unique position as the only operator with an equally strong presence in the West and China. This distinctive blend of creative resource and event/arena expertise, tied to a network of internationally recognised partners, enables the group to execute multiple complex marketing campaigns across locales.

The Esports World Cup is a global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom featuring a unique cross-game competition structure that pits the world's top elite esports athletes against one another, across multiple game titles for the largest-ever prize pool. In 2024, the total prize pool exceeded $60M with 1,500 elite players and 200 Clubs competing in 22 tournaments across 21 games. The Esports World Cup will return to Riyad, Saudi Arabia, in the summer of 2025.

About NIP Group

NIP Group (NASDAQ: NIPG) is a digital entertainment company created for a growing global audience of gaming and esports fans. The business was formed in 2023 through a merger between legendary esports organization Ninjas in Pyjamas and digital sports group ESV5, which includes eStar Gaming, a world leader in mobile esports. Building on the success of its competitive teams with an innovative mix of business ventures, including talent management, event production, hospitality and game publishing, NIP Group is developing transformational experiences that entertain, inspire and connect fans worldwide to expand its global footprint and engage digital-first gamers where they are. NIP Group currently has operations in Sweden, China, Abu Dhabi and Brazil, and its esports rosters participate across multiple game titles at the biggest events around the world.

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What funding will NIP Group (NIPG) receive from the Esports World Cup Foundation partnership?

The partnership will provide substantial funding to support NIP Group's growth initiatives and global expansion strategy, though specific amounts weren't disclosed.

How many competition slots has NIP Group (NIPG) secured for the 2025 Esports World Cup?

NIP Group has secured one slot through their Street Fighter duo (Phenom and Veggey) and aims to qualify in at least ten more titles.

What are NIP Group's (NIPG) expansion plans following the EWCF partnership?

NIP Group plans to acquire multiple top-tier rosters in emerging titles and expand into the SEA mobile gaming market through eStar Gaming's expertise.

What was the total prize pool for the 2024 Esports World Cup that NIP Group (NIPG) will compete in for 2025?

The 2024 Esports World Cup had a prize pool exceeding $60M, with 1,500 players and 200 clubs competing in 22 tournaments across 21 games.

When and where will the 2025 Esports World Cup featuring NIP Group (NIPG) take place?

The 2025 Esports World Cup will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the summer of 2025.
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