Turner Slates ELeague Debut for May 24

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Turner Sports said it plans to launch its new Esport video-game competition show, the ELeague, on May 24.

The first tournament will be covered live over 10 days from Turner Studios in Atlanta. The first competition will feature Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the game from Valve.

Coverage will run on Turner digital platforms with a three-hour Friday-night showcase on TBS, starting at 10 p.m. ET.

Read more at broadcastingcable.com.

Jon Lafayette
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