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The Esports Awards Reveals Beyerdynamic Partnership, as Final Voting Window Closes for 2026 Ceremony
- The Esports Awards Presented by Thunderpick will take place on November 17th in Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
- Bentley Motors will be providing transport for VIPs to the red carpet
- Beyerdynamic has also been announced as the presenting partner of Awards Alley
- Voting is now closed following the conclusion of Turbo Week and millions of community votes cast
LONDON, United Kingdom, November 14, 2026: The Esports Awards, the biggest and most prestigious night in esports, is proud to announce Beyerdynamic as a partner for the event alongside a collaboration with Bentley. The announcement follows the conclusion of ‘Turbo Week’, the final voting window for the awards in which every vote cast counts twice.
All panel and community votes cast across the entire voting period are being collated ahead of the main ceremony, set to take place at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, on November 17th.
As part of the collaboration, Bentley Motors will offer VIP transport to the red carpet, providing three Bentayga luxury SUVs with the latest lifestyle-enhancing technology for maximum comfort. The Bentayga will feature prominently across promotional content produced by The Esports Awards as part of the collaboration.
The Esports Awards is also pleased to announce Beyerdynamic as one of its latest partners. Facilitated by PIVOT Agency, the partnership introduces Beyerdynamic as the presenting partner of Awards Alley, where winners celebrate after accepting their awards on-stage. Beyerdynamic will also be providing premium headsets for attending VIPs and award winners, bringing their renowned audio expertise to the Esports Awards experience.
Beyerdynamic joins a roster of Esports Awards partners, including Adrenaline+, CTRL, Esports World Cup, Hitmarker, Hotspawn, Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Miami DDA, Oakley, and Thunderpick.
“It’s been fantastic watching the community rally together to vote for their favourite teams, brands, and personalities, particularly during the Turbo Week when the ante has been upped. Not only that, we’re thrilled to be working with both Bentley and Beyerdynamic who will be presenting the Awards Alley, one of the night’s most memorable moments for winners and viewers alike. It’s going to be a fantastic event, and we’re excited to bring it to life together with our new partners.” said Michael Ashford, CEO of the Esports Awards.
“We’re excited to support both The Esports Awards itself through our expertise and equipment, and the winners directly through the Awards Alley. It’s going to be a brilliant evening, and we look forward to celebrating the industry’s best at the ceremony.” said Beyerdynamic.
The 2026 Esports Awards Presented by Thunderpick brings together leading players, teams, creators and industry figures to celebrate the people and achievements that have defined the past year in esports. Alongside the main ceremony, the 2026 programme will include the Esports Awards Invitational, Lifetime Achievement Mixer and PWR UP B2B Conference, bringing the industry together for networking, discussion and celebration.
Don’t miss a moment: fans can tune in live on 17 November at www.esportsawards.com/watch to see who takes home the biggest prizes in esports.
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About the Esports Awards
Founded in 2015, the Esports Awards is the most prestigious night in the esports calendar and the only global award show that aims to recognise esports excellence. The Esports Awards is dedicated to showcasing world-class performance and innovation from every corner of the industry throughout the year and reaches its pinnacle at its end-of-year ceremony, considered the Oscars of esports. The ceremony celebrates everyone from the players, teams, media, hardware providers, games, events, and personalities that shape the esports industry.
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About Thunderpick
Built by gamers for gamers, Thunderpick is a leading esports platform offering markets across the world's biggest competitive titles alongside live streaming, community activations, and fan-first experiences. Thunderpick continues to invest in competitive gaming through original tournaments, partnerships, and initiatives that help grow the global esports ecosystem.
Thunderpick is not available to Florida residents.
About Bentley Motors
From W.O. Bentley, who founded Bentley Motors in 1919, to the current team of over 4,000 dedicated colleagues, the company’s extraordinary cars have always been designed and built by exceptional people using only the finest of materials.
From modest beginnings, Bentley has moved from strength to strength – in a relentless pursuit of both luxury and performance. W.O.'s vision continues to guide Bentley’s beliefs, actions and ambitions.
Located in Crewe, England and owned by the Volkswagen Group since 1998, Bentley Motors remains the definitive British luxury car company, crafting the world’s most desirable high performance grand tourers. Bentley’s colleagues design, engineer and handcraft six bespoke models: Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, Flying Spur, Bentayga, Bentayga EWB and the all-new Torcal. The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations and engineering expertise is unique to Bentley.
The luxury marque is creating a future driven by new technologies, materials, fuels and skills, in the pursuit of a progressive, new world: one in which the highest levels of luxury mobility are achieved with sustainable methods.
About The Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. The competition features a unique cross-game format that pits the world's top esports Clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history. Hosted in Paris, France, in the summer of 2026, the EWC will bring gaming and esports communities together again to crown the next Esports World Cup Club Champion.
To learn more about EWC, visit esportsworldcup.com and follow Esports Foundation on LinkedIn.
About Oakley
Established in 1975 and headquartered in Southern California, Oakley is one of the leading product design and sport performance brands in the world. The holder of more than 900 patents, Oakley is a culture of creators, inventors, idealists, and scientists obsessed with using design and innovation to create products and experiences that inspire. This philosophy has made Oakley one of the most iconic and inimitable brands on the market, with products that world-class athletes around the globe depend on to compete at the highest levels. Oakley extended its position as one of the world’s leading sports eyewear brand into apparel and accessories, developing men’s and women’s product lines that appeal to Sports Performance, Active, and Lifestyle consumers. Oakley is a subsidiary of Luxottica Group. Additional information is available at www.oakley.com.
About Beyerdynamic
Founded in 1924 in Germany, beyerdynamic is a global leader in premium audio technology, renowned for delivering exceptional sound quality, innovative design, and superior craftsmanship. With more than 100 years of audio expertise, the company develops high-performance headphones, headsets, and microphones for professional and consumer applications.
Trusted by musicians, audio engineers, content creators, gamers, and music enthusiasts worldwide, beyerdynamic combines German engineering with a passion for authentic sound. From legendary studio headphones to cutting-edge wireless audio products, beyerdynamic continues to push the boundaries of sound innovation while staying true to its heritage of quality, precision, and performance.
For more information, visit www.beyerdynamic.com.
Hotspawn
Hotspawn is the esports community for fans who live and breathe competitive gaming, covering Counter-Strike, League of Legends, Dota, VALORANT, and beyond. Through in-depth editorial, active communities, and live Pick'ems games, Hotspawn treats fans as insiders and gives them a place to play, connect, and prove they know their stuff.
About CTRL
CTRL was created to provide great tasting products that help gamers, content creators, and everyday people get their nutrients in without sacrificing taste. In today's world where everyone is always go-go-go, it has become a normal thing to skip meals, overpay for delivery, or eat fast food too much. Our mission is to provide healthier and great-tasting alternatives that give your body all the essential nutrients, proteins, carbs, and fats it needs to function optimally without sacrificing the great taste you love.
