Mar 13, 2024
PSG ESPORTS AND TALON ANNOUNCE R6 PARTNERSHIP
TALON REVEALS PSG PARTNERSHIP HEADLINED BY ICONIC EUROPEAN DUO
SEOUL - MARCH 13th 2024 – TALON announces the rebranding of their Rainbow 6 Siege team as PSG TALON R6 with Paris Saint-Germain’s Esports division. This marks the second endeavour TALON and PSG Esports have embarked on together, stemming from the success of their League of Legends team. The strategic rebranding comes ahead of the 2024 season, set to commence on March 14. With this evolution, PSG TALON solidifies its commitment to competitive excellence in the R6 esports ecosystem.
PSG TALON R6 will debut in the South Korea League with a formidable all-Korean roster headlined by two legendary icons from Europe, Fabian and Pengu, joining the team as Head Coach and Content Creator respectively. Their addition marks a pivotal moment in PSG TALON's identity promising a fusion of unparalleled experience, expertise, and championship pedigree.
Fabian and Pengu both boast illustrious careers, having won multiple Six Invitational and Major championships together. Their combined achievements and unparalleled understanding of the game will no doubt propel PSG TALON to higher levels.
"We are thrilled to unveil PSG Esports as our new partner in Rainbow 6 alongside two of the most iconic figures of the game, Fabian and Pengu," said Sean Zhang, CEO at TALON. "Our ambition is to make a significant impact in the competitive landscape of Rainbow 6. This marks a bold stride towards our vision of achieving further greatness on a global scale."
Fabien Allègre, Chief Brand Officer of PSG: “We're delighted to extend our partnership with Talon Esports, with whom we have been partnering for several years on League of Legends.
After the recent opening of our store in Seoul and a football academy that has been running since 2021, the launch of this team on Rainbow 6 reflects the passion of South Korean fans for Paris Saint-Germain. Korea is a strategically important territory for the club, and no doubt entering this league together will help us to reinforce our relationship and achieve our common goals in Korea."
Follow PSG TALON throughout the 2024 season on X @PSGTALONR6.
ABOUT TALON
TALON is the leading esports, cultural, and lifestyle brand based in Asia Pacific. TALON operates professional esports teams in Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, participating in games such as League of Legends, Arena of Valor, and DOTA 2. Their operations encompass team management, event organization, content creation, and marketing of proprietary IP products.
ABOUT PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN ESPORTS
Paris Saint-Germain launched the PSG Esports division in 2016 in line with its unique innovative positioning. The next-generation club has quickly become a key international player in this sector that reaches millions of young people around the world.
Paris Saint-Germain Esports currently has 5 professional teams playing at the highest level in League of Legends (PSG.Talon), DOTA 2 (PSG Quest), Arena of Valor, EAFC 24 and now Rainbow Six Siege. Paris Saint-Germain entertains millions of players and viewers throughout the year by participating in the biggest international competitions. Esports teams provide a global presence for the Paris Saint-Germain brand with teams based in France, Qatar, Greater China, Thailand and South Korea.
Paris Saint-Germain is one of the most committed clubs in the professionalisation of Esports. In addition to the development of its teams, the Esports programme of the Paris Saint-Germain Academy offers training courses aimed at training and progressing on different games while adopting good reflexes for ethical practice of gaming. In 2021, Paris Saint-Germain opened an Esports studio, dedicated to gaming and digital activities, to welcome beginners and experienced gamers in the heart of its infrastructure in Boulogne, near Paris.
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