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 on the team's official website:
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. We see our entrance into esports as a natural extension of our expanding interests in traditional sports and entertainment and are confident that our involvement will accelerate the already rapid pace of growth in esports as a whole.
Financial terms of the agreement have not been made public. Team Dignitas is one of the long-standing powers of the esports world, while Apex is a rising figure. The team will compete in the League of Legends Championship Series.
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