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Minneapolis – May 3, 2016 – Sportradar, the leading provider of sports data services globally, today announced the launch of new deep data coverage for eSports via its industry leading API.
Sportradar’s data feed provides key data points such as stats and results for all the leading game titles and tournaments, including CS:GO, Dota 2, League of Legends and StarCraft II.
By providing in-depth data such as scores, statistics, X/Y positioning, standings, leaderboards and schedules, Sportradar is leading the way in ensuring media companies have the tools to cover eSports in the same manner as they would traditional sports.
“The rise of eSports in every facet, from the quality of the competitions to the shear growth of the sport, is tremendous. What stands out to us is the number of digital media companies looking to acquire data and content that will allow them to provide in-depth coverage on a day-to-day basis.Sportradar is truly unlocking the power of eSports data for our clients and partners across the globe, ” said Will Thornton, Business Development Manager, US at Sportradar.
Sportradar has quickly engrained itself as a core player within the eSports ecosystem. In addition to being a provider of deep data coverage, Sportradar teamed with ESL – the leading eSports competition organiser – last October in a partnership covering data as well as integrity measures.
Sportradar’s Fraud Detection System is monitoring 450 betting operators around the world to ensure ESL has the strongest safeguards in place to identify corrupt activity around its competitions.
Sportradar’s Will Thornton will be a featured speaker at the Biz-eSports Summit in Los Angeles, May 23-24 and the Cynopsis Sports’ eSports and Competitive Gaming Conference on June 23 in New York City.
About Sportradar
Sportradar is the leading provider of sports data and information globally, covering over 350,000 live events across 48 sports. Sportradar has developed the industry’s most proficient software, distributing content and data that is easy to consume while setting new standards for speed and accuracy. Turner Media, Twitter and Samsung are among the leading companies in sports and digital media relying on Sportradar for innovative content, comprehensive applications and product development. Exclusive agreements with the NFL, NHL, International Tennis Federation and NASCAR are among its 65 worldwide league and federation partnerships. Sportradar’s U.S. Advisory Board includes Ted Leonsis, Mark Cuban and Michael Jordan. Sportradar was recently named a finalist by Sports Business Journal in the category of Sports Breakthrough of the Year for its annual Sports
Business Awards. Learn more at www.sportradar.com.
Contact:
Nick Stamm
Director of Marketing & Communications, US
Sportradar
612-361-4043
n.stamm@sportradar.com
Rich Content Enables In-depth Coverage of eSports Worldwide