August 25, 2025
ESL FACEIT Group Adopts IGET’s Framework as Alternative Dispute Resolution Service for Owned and Operated Competitions
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Games and Esports Tribunal (IGET) at the New Global Sports Conference (NGSC) in Riyadh. This strategic partnership aims to progressively integrate the IGET Model Clauses for dispute resolution across all of EFG’s owned and operated competitions, solidifying EFG’s commitment to fairness and integrity in competitive gaming.
Established by the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO AMC), IGET provides specialized, professional, and accessible Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services. These services are designed to address a comprehensive range of disputes within the video games and esports industries, encompassing integrity-related matters, contractual issues, and intellectual property conflicts.
Stephen Hanna, Executive Director of the International Games and Esports Tribunal, commented:
“We are pleased to be working with EFG to make specialist dispute resolution more accessible in esports. This MoU reflects a shared commitment to fairness and efficiency, and we look forward to supporting EFG as it progressively integrates IGET into its competitions.”
Niccolò Maisto, CEO of ESL FACEIT Group, stated:
“As the global leader in competitive gaming, EFG recognizes the critical need for a clear, credible, and expert-led approach to dispute resolution. By adopting the IGET framework, we are ensuring that all stakeholders in our ecosystem have access to a professional, independent process that expertly balances industry-specific knowledge with internationally recognized ADR standards. This partnership reinforces our commitment to a transparent and equitable competitive environment.”
About International Games and Esports Tribunal (IGET)
The International Games and Esports Tribunal (IGET) is a pioneering not-for-profit joint initiative by the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) and the World Intellectual Property Organization Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO AMC). IGET offers specialized Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services within the global video games and esports industries, administering integrity disputes (in collaboration with ESIC) and commercial and intellectual property disputes (in collaboration with WIPO AMC). Learn more by visiting www.iget.gg.
About ESL FACEIT Group (EFG)
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) is the leading esports and video game entertainment company dedicated to creating worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. EFG is built on a legacy of world-renowned brands including ESL, FACEIT, DreamHack and DreamHack Sports Games, providing innovative ecosystems for global communities of players, fans and creators around the games they love. Working alongside leading partners, brands and global IPs, EFG operates an unmatched portfolio of live events, digital platforms and developer tools that reach and engage millions of gamers worldwide.
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Press Contacts:
ESIC: press@esic.gg
ESL FACEIT Group: press@efg.gg
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