Comcast Spectactor, the Comcast division focused on sports and entertainment, announced Monday its plans to set up a joint venture alongside South Korea’s SK Telecom in a bid to increase its global footprint in competitive gaming.

The new company, to be called T1 Entertainment & Sports, will build on Seoul-based SK Telecom’s existing esports operations; its T1 League of Legends team has three World Championships under its belt. The new company will also comprise competitive Fortnite, PUBG, Super Smash Bros, Hearthstone and Apex Legends teams.

“This joint venture marks a significant step for Comcast Spectacor’s esports business as we expand globally and join forces with the most successful League of Legends team in history,” said Tucker Roberts, who presides at Comcast Spectacor’s gaming division. “We’re excited to form a premier esports organization with SK Telecom and grow our businesses in new directions.”

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