GRID becomes the official esports data, streaming, and technology partner for Genius Sports, providing exclusive content from League of Legends Esports, VALORANT Esports, Rainbow Six Siege, CS2, and Dota 2.
Berlin, London – March 18, 2024 – GRID Esports, the esports data platform with the largest official data portfolio, and Genius Sports (NYSE), a global leader in sports data and technology have announced a landmark partnership. This first-of-its-kind collaboration will redefine the esports betting landscape by integrating GRID’s official, game-server-sourced data into Genius Sports’ industry-leading betting solutions.
As the only esports data provider with exclusive, direct partnerships with top game publishers—including Riot Games and Ubisoft—GRID will deliver unparalleled access to official, real-time data from premier esports titles such as League of Legends Esports, VALORANT Esports, and Rainbow Six Siege Esports, alongside the CS2 and Dota 2 data from the global tournaments such as BLAST or Champion of Champions Tour.
By leveraging GRID’s cutting-edge technology, Genius Sports will enhance its suite of betting products, including odds, live streaming, data visualizations, trader tools, and direct data feeds.
GRID’s advanced data extraction technology enables real-time, in-game data to be securely and accurately collected directly from game servers—eliminating reliance on unofficial or delayed sources. This innovation, combined with Genius Sports’ expertise in global betting solutions, ensures that operators and bettors alike can access the most reliable and scalable esports betting experience.
The partnership between GRID Esports and Genius Sports is rooted in a shared recognition of the critical role that official data plays in the integrity and growth of esports betting.
“Nearly a decade ago, I helped establish the esports market as Genius Sports’ Head of Esports, after my first company’s acquisition, proving that esports betting had a place in the regulated industry. Today, it’s a top-five category, but its growth is still held back by fragmented and unreliable unofficial data. With GRID’s in-game data infrastructure and official assets and Genius Sports’ global reach, we’re eliminating those barriers and setting a new standard for official, scalable, and integrity-first esports betting.” – said Moritz Maurer, CEO and Founder of GRID Esports.
The partnership underscores the growing industry-wide recognition of official data as the backbone of a sustainable and scalable esports betting ecosystem. By integrating GRID’s directly-sourced data directly into Genius Sports’ infrastructure, this collaboration ensures betting operators have a centralized, secure, and high-performance access point to official esports data across multiple top-tier titles.
Matt Stephenson, Global Partnerships Director at Genius Sports, added:
“Our collaboration with GRID represents a huge leap forward in the breadth and depth of our esports offering. The ever-increasing demand for esports betting content demonstrates the power of this product in reaching and engaging a new generation of sports bettors.”
About GRID Esports
GRID unlocks the power of official live esports data, fueling next-generation betting, media, and competitive gaming experiences. Through exclusive partnerships with top game publishers and tournament organizers like Riot Games,BLAST, KRAFTON, Ubisoft, GRID delivers real-time, high-integrity data and live streaming straight from the source. Its proprietary in-game data infrastructure powers the industry’s most secure, scalable, and engaging products—helping operators, teams, and tournament organizers stay ahead, while keeping fans engaged. With a relentless focus on innovation and integrity, GRID is shaping the future of esports through unlocking the potential of official data for everyone.
For more information, visit GRID.gg
About Genius Sports
Genius Sports is the official data, technology and broadcast partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media. Our technology is used in over 150 countries worldwide, creating highly immersive products that enrich fan experiences for the entire sports industry.
We are the trusted partner to over 400 sports organisations, including many of the world’s largest leagues and federations such as the NFL, EPL, FIBA, NCAA, NASCAR, AFA and Liga MX.
Genius Sports is uniquely positioned through cutting-edge technology, scale and global reach to support our partners. Our innovative use of big data, computer vision, machine learning, and augmented reality, connects the entire sports ecosystem from the rights holder all the way through to the fan.
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