MLG
About Major League Gaming
Major League Gaming is the largest professional video game league in the world. MLG is the dominant media property exclusively targeting the approximately 40 million consumers in North America who have a passion for playing video games as a competitive social activity, while giving sponsoring brands access to this highly influential demographic. We represent the best professional gamers and give millions of aspiring players around the world an opportunity to compete, improve their skills, and socialize through our thriving online community and live Pro Circuit competitions.
Milestones For MLG
| January 2009 | $7.5 million Series B follow-on financing secured |
| First audience research survey results released for Major League Gaming Nation | |
| November 2008 | Dr Pepper announces nationwide bottle promotion with MLG and Str8 Rippin |
| October 2008 | MLG online broadcast numbers break 500k from the Dallas Playoffs |
| May 2008 | MLG Players Association hits 250 members |
| April 2008 | 2008 season opener draws 10,000 attendees to live Pro Circuit competition |
| January 2008 | ESPN becomes primary source of coverage for all MLG Pro Circuit Competitions |
| June 2007 | MLG expands into Canada |
| December 2006 | Team ‘Str8 Rippin’ and ‘Carbon’ signed exclusively to MLG |
| October 2006 | $25 million Series B financing secured |
| June 2006 | Team ‘Final Boss’ signed exclusively to MLG |
| April 2006 | 1st multi-year sponsorship deal signed with Boost Mobile |
| February 2006 | $10 million Series A financing secured |
MLG recently just got a Sponsorship with doritos and pizza pockets
The games that MLG hosts at their tornaments are
Rainbow 6 vegas 2
Gears of War 2
Halo 3
World of Warcraft
MLG recently took out Gears of War 2 and added, Supersmash brothers brawl (Wii), Street fighter (Playstation 3), and Call of Duty Modernwarfare 2.
You can watch the tournaments that they host online
https://www.mlgpro.com/pro-circuit/2009/index5.php#watchlive