{"id":2228,"date":"2017-02-15T10:54:05","date_gmt":"2017-02-15T15:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvcanada\/canadian-carriage-for-24-hour-esports-channel\/"},"modified":"2017-02-15T10:54:05","modified_gmt":"2017-02-15T15:54:05","slug":"new-24-hour-esports-channel-to-debut-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvcanada\/new-24-hour-esports-channel-to-debut-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"New 24-Hour eSports Channel to Debut in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LONDON\/EDMONTON: Canada&#8217;s Super Channel and GINX eSportsTV have inked an exclusive deal to create and distribute a new 24-hour channel for video game fans.<\/p>\n<p>The new eSports channel will target gaming enthusiasts and players in Canada. It will feature live eSports events, news and gaming lifestyle programming. This new eSports channel will be part of Super Channel\u2019s four multiplexed channels and will launch across Canada in the spring\/summer of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis exciting new venture allows us to welcome Canadian viewers into the fast growing international \u2018realm\u2019 of GINX eSportsTV,\u201d said GINX eSportsTV&#8217;s CEO, Michiel Bakker. \u201cTogether with Super Channel we have the right combination of reach, relationships and local programming to create a channel that will bring the best of global eSports to Canada and equally to enrich our international channels with programming from the vibrant Canadian eSports community. Canada has long been in our sights. It consistently represents a global top 10 eSports nation and is home to great eSports competitions and competitors. We are over the moon to soon be able to reach out to them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are striving to provide unique and relevant entertainment for all members of the household on all devices\u2014and eSports is now a key part of this mix,\u201d said Super Channel&#8217;s COO, Don McDonald. \u201cOur new venture with GINX allows us to provide Canadian viewers with world-class eSports TV, including the shows, events and hosts already enjoyed the world-over. 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