Riot Games Renews HyperX Partnership for Valorant Champions Tour

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James Fudge

1 year ago

HyperX renews Valorant Champions Tour Partnership

Riot Games and gaming peripherals brand HyperX announced Thursday a “multi-year partnership extension” for the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT). HyperX was a founding partner of the VCT when it officially launched in 2021. Financial terms of the multi-year extension were not disclosed.

As part of the renewed deal, HyperX will continue to serve as the “official partner for gaming keyboard, mice, and mouse pads,” according to a release. HyperX gaming products will be used for VCT global events including the recently concluded VCT LOCK//IN tournament, VCT Masters Tokyo in June, VCT Champions, and the championship of the all-women’s tournament series, the Valorant Game Changers Championship.

HyperX, a brand of computer maker Hewlett Packard (HP), is one of the most prolific endemic sponsors of esports tournaments, tournament operators, esports organizations, and gaming-focused content creators in the world.

James Fudge

With a career spanning over two decades in the esports and gaming journalism landscape, James Fudge stands as a seasoned veteran and a pivotal figure in the evolution of esports media. His journey began in 1997 at Game-Wire / Avault, where he curated gaming and community news, laying the groundwork for his expertise in the field. In his more recent roles, James cemented his status as an authority in the esports business sphere as Senior Editor Esports at Sports Business Journal and The Esports Observer between 2018 and 2021.