Canada: First 24hr eSports channel
February 16, 2017
Canadian broadcaster Super Channel and international entertainment provider GINX eSportsTV have signed an exclusive deal to create and distribute a new 24-hour channel for video game fans.
The new eSports channel will target millions of gaming enthusiasts and players in Canada and feature live eSports events, news and gaming lifestyle programming.
“This exciting new venture allows us to welcome Canadian viewers into the fast growing international ‘realm’ of GINX eSportsTV. Together with Super Channel we have the right combination of reach, relationships and local programming to create a channel that will bring the best of global eSports to Canada and equally to enrich our international channels with programming from the vibrant Canadian eSports community,” said GINX eSportsTV CEO Michiel Bakker. “Canada has long been in our sights. It consistently represents a global top 10 eSports nation and is home to great eSports competitions and competitors. We are over the moon to soon be able to reach out to them.”