The Corporate League Season 2 is here!
After a Season 1 bringing together 8 teams made up of companies among the leaders in their respective sectors, Team Vitality is launching the Corporate League Season 2, the first official amateur corporate competition in Europe on League of Legends in collaboration with Riot Games.
Paris, November 2, 2021: Can esports be a driver of quality of life at work, a teambuilding tool, and a way to build social bonds within a company? Team Vitality and Riot Games say yes! After a successful first season, the two entities are launching the Corporate League Season 2, with the goal of increasing the number of participants by more than 20%.
For Jérôme Pujol, Head of Gaming Leisure at Team Vitality: “We want to make a big splash with the next edition, which will run throughout 2022, starting with the increase from 8 to 10 teams. But above all, it will also feature the creation of a second split as well as 2 mid-season tournaments. For companies, this means 10 months of turnkey gaming entertainment to offer their employees!”
During 2021, some of France's largest companies, such as Orange, Afflelou, and Engie, competed for the title on the Summoner's Rift, the arena of the famous game “League of Legends”. During 10 weeks of competition, 8 teams trained and then faced off during competitive evenings. This year again, many of the matches will be broadcast live on the Corporate League's Twitch channel and hosted by professional commentators, just like at the League of Legends World Championships.
With the implementation of remote work and employees being increasingly distant from their workplace, offering an online competition seemed like a natural choice for Team Vitality and Riot Games. The Corporate League offering is not limited to gaming sessions and a tournament: it is a complete, turnkey communication package for every participating company, allowing them to develop their employer brand. After each competition evening, teams receive a pack of personalized animations and content.
These elements are shared on Team Vitality's social media channels and with their community of nearly 3 million followers, allowing the company to shine both externally and internally. The support provided by Team Vitality teams throughout the season ensures that participants enjoy a complete and personalized experience. The Corporate League is a unique opportunity in Europe for companies to set up innovative, agile, and up-to-date teambuilding.
According to Annabel Labbé, Director of Innovation and Positive Impact at Engie, participating in the Corporate League was: “An opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to seeing our employees thrive at work by offering a fun activity, but also much more. Internally, we formed a team of 15 players, supported by a whole group of employees. Externally, it allows us to communicate and make a positive impact” (Corporate League roundtable).
The skills required to perform in esports are indeed very similar to those valued in business: cooperation, communication, complementarity, exchange, stress management, decision-making, resilience... Teams participating in the Corporate League emerge stronger, thanks to a unique and powerful shared experience, whether in victory or defeat.
Dates
- Season 2: January to April (split 1) and September to December (split 2)
- Corporate / student event: late April – early May
- Mid-season All Star event: June
Useful information
- Number of participating teams: 10 teams
- Match day: Monday evening
- Registration and information: jerome@vitality.gg