Guild Esports' Thomas Binkhorst (‘ThO’), Joseph Kidd (‘Noly’) and David Morrow (‘Deevo’) won first place as part of a three-man squad defeating Aether in the finals, with a continuous peak Sunday broadcast of over 100,000 viewers on Twitch. The winnings of the team came to $30,000.
The results have cemented Guild Esports as one of the top European Rocket League teams, now ranked #4, securing their place at the next two major Rocket League competitions; the RLCS Season X - Spring: European Major, taking place on May 15-16, with $100,000 up for grabs, and the RLCS Season X - European Championship, taking place from June 16 - 20 where the top 6 teams in Europe will be competing for a $400,000 prize pool.
Carleton Curtis, Executive Chairman, said: "Guild Esports continues to go from strength to strength and this latest result has confirmed our Rocket League team to be one of the best in Europe and a true EU championship title contender.”
Grant Rousseau, Director of Esports, said: Our commitment to a top tier holistic approach to performance continues to pay off. Guild Esports has secured its second trophy in quick succession, after our victory at Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS), we are excited to see the progress Guild as a whole is making and I’m confident there’s many more trophies to come.”
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About Guild
Guild Esports (Guild) is a new, global esports business headquartered in London and co-owned by David Beckham. Launched in June 2020, Guild's ambition is to build a culture of excellence, not only with its team of professional athletes, but also around its brand and digital presence. Celebrating and harnessing the diverse and tribal loyalty of sports enthusiasts worldwide, Guild currently fields professional teams across Rocket League, FIFA, Valorant & Fortnite and is set to enter several more esports disciplines over the next year.
Core to Guild's strategy of developing a best-in-class esports team, is its establishment of a unique, UK-based talent pipeline for esports athletes, based on the traditional sports academy model. Youth talent will be coached and mentored by industry leaders to enhance their skill sets for professional competition. A lifestyle apparel line with graphics designed by renowned, London-based artist Fergus Purcell is now available to buy, further enhancing the Guild brand identity.
The company is headquartered in the UK and its shares are listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.