We recently announced that we will be a partner team of the EWCF. Team Liquid’s core mission is to be a multi-generational leader in esports, and participating in the EWCF is a key part of realizing that future. To be a multi-generational organization, we must compete on the biggest stages at the biggest events, and the EWC is clearly one of them. It is also vital to sustaining the health and growth of our industry as well as our organization. We also believe the structure and vision of the EWC directly address some of the biggest challenges facing the esports scene today.

Despite the rapid progress we are seeing, we remain committed to encouraging further change within the region. We recognize meaningful improvements, including the recent release of political prisoners and broader efforts to implement reforms and reduce isolation on the world stage. These are important steps forward. At the same time, we hope to see continued progress, including the release of more political prisoners, especially those who have campaigned for equal rights and labor protections, as well as the removal of travel restrictions on those released prisoners and activists.

We also recognize that intolerance and isolationism are on the rise around the world. We believe now is not the time to stay silent, nor to isolate ourselves from the rest of the world. That is why we are reaffirming our commitment to promoting esports for all, at home and abroad. 

We will continue to wear our Pride Jerseys through June and July across the entire globe, including at the EWC, with all proceeds benefiting LGBTQ+ organizations local to our core regions: NA, EU, and Brazil. We will continue to donate $50,000 USD to Rainbow Railroad, a charity that helps LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide escape persecution. We will also keep working toward an esports world where LGBTQ+ people can thrive, no matter the political climate.

We look forward to competing, representing our values, and helping to build a stronger future for esports.