G2 and NORD Esports Join Forces to Launch G2 NORD

Berlin, Germany, January 6, 2026 - G2, one of the world's leading entertainment and esports brands, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with NORD Esports to launch G2 NORD, a new League of Legends team set to compete in the Prime League, the official DACH EMEA Regional League (ERL). The team President is Tolkin, one of Germany’s most popular League of Legends streamers, who will spearhead the project’s vision and act as a key bridge between competition, content, and community.

The core ambition of G2 NORD is clear: to build the strongest League of Legends team in Germany, establish itself as a top EMEA Masters contender, and develop high-potential players within G2’s established competitive framework. The team will operate as a high-performance academy environment, giving rising talent access to elite coaching, sports performance resources, and a clear path to pro.

G2 NORD is proudly supported by LVM Versicherung as the project's founding partner, playing a key role in bringing the initiative to life. LVM’s backing reflects a shared commitment to long-term development, performance excellence, and sustainable growth within the German esports ecosystem. By supporting G2 NORD, LVM Versicherung is helping to invest in the future of rising League of Legends talent in Germany, enabling the project to combine elite competition, talent development, and entertainment for fans across Germany.

Since entering the ERL ecosystem in 2023, NORD Esports has rapidly built a reputation as one of the most proactive and community-focused organizations in regional League of Legends. Competing in the Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC), NORD has demonstrated strong operational expertise across roster construction, coaching, content, and live events.

Beyond competition, NORD has played a meaningful role in growing the ecosystem itself. The organization has collaborated with some of the scene’s most recognizable figures and has successfully organized large-scale community and competitive initiatives such as the NNO Cups and a pre-summer showcase event featuring LEC teams. These projects underline NORD’s ability to operate at scale, bridge grassroots and elite competition, and deliver value to fans, players, and partners alike. This experience makes NORD a natural partner for G2 as it expands its structured talent development pathway within Germany and the wider EMEA region.

“From the very beginning, G2 has always had the ambition to build a truly global organization, one that captures hearts and minds of fans all over the world,” said Alban Dechelotte, CEO of G2. “That journey has allowed us to grow beyond anything we imagined, but along the way, we may not always have given enough love to some of our closest fans, especially in Germany. With initiatives like Kings League Germany and now G2 NORD, we want to change that in a meaningful way. This project is about reconnecting, listening, and building something that German fans can truly call their own. We want to give them more G2 to cheer for, and to create moments and stories they can be proud of. Our hope is that through G2 NORD, even more fans in Germany will feel fully part of the G2ARMY. Los geht’s!”

With the G2 NORD project, a lifelong dream is becoming reality,” said Michel Klepper, CEO and co-founder of NORD Esports. “From the very beginning, our goal has been to develop the best young talents, give fans a team to cheer for and take them with us on this exciting esports journey. With G2 and Tolkin, we have found the perfect combination to bring this vision to life. G2 gives us the incredible opportunity to learn from the most successful team in the West and at the same time Tolkin is the ideal bridge to the community. The German esports scene is one of the biggest and strongest in Europe, but in recent years it has lost some momentum. G2 NORD is its wake-up call. Los geht’s!”

Following G2’s 10-year anniversary in 2025, the organisation is firmly focused on building the foundation for the next decade of success. G2 NORD represents a forward-facing investment in long-term competitiveness, sustainable talent development, and deeper regional engagement. As G2 looks ahead to its next ten years, it’s doubling down on scalable performance structures, stronger development pathways, and closer connections to key markets like Germany, ensuring that the next generation of players, fans, and competitive achievements are built with the same ambition that defined G2’s first decade.

G2 NORD will field the following roster for its debut season:

• Top: Francesco “Shelfmade” Cardia
• Jungle: Mark “Markoon” van Woensel
• Mid: Alex “Toasty” Chea
• AD Carry: Khalil “Rin” Sahraoui
• Support: Timo “Tockimo” Bock
• Head Coach: Nicolas Perez
  
  

With a roster blending established experience and high-upside talent, G2 NORD is positioned to compete immediately while laying the groundwork for long-term success.

More information on G2 NORD’s competitive debut, content initiatives, and community activations will be shared in the coming weeks, stay tuned!

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