OPPO has announced its partnership with Riot Games to sponsor the 2021 League of Legends World Championship (Worlds 2021). This is part of the two companies’ multi-year deal signed in 2019.
OPPO will present the most valuable players award to the player that will truly impress on the Rift in the Finals. Additionally, the company will bring game highlights and interviews of the pro players.
“It’s our pleasure to continue the partnership with Riot Games this year. League of Legends provides OPPO a platform to let more gamers around the world get to know us better. More importantly, the unyielding spirit of the pro players is similar to OPPO’s relentless strive for innovation when it comes to products and technology. We are constantly concentrating on delivering nothing short of excellence and creating unique experiences for our users.”
William Liu, Vice President and President of Global Marketing at OPPO
Worlds 2021 is already underway with the Group Stage. It started with the best teams from 11 countries from different regions. The tournament will culminate in the Grand Finals on November 6 in Engjavegur 8, 104 Reykjavik, Iceland.
“Based on the successful partnership last year, we are thrilled to have OPPO sponsor the League of Legends World Championship 2021. As the first global smartphone partner for the game, OPPO has become one of the most impressive tech brands among global esports players. We look forward to seeing what OPPO will bring to the audience in the finals.”
John Needham, Global Head of Esports at Riot Games
Locally, OPPO has continued to expand its support to various esports and gaming talents especially in League of Legends: Wild Rift and its initial roster of gamers such as Gloco Gaming, Kang Dupet, Kaisaya, Newspade, Charess, Jillian Santos, and Mirmoo.
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