Officially known as the ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the company was formed through the 2022 merger of ESL (founded as Electronic Sports League in 2000) and FACEIT, following their acquisition by Savvy Games Group. EFG is the world's largest competitive gaming and esports entertainment company, with a mission to create a world where "everybody can be somebody." It builds and operates extensive ecosystems for gamers and fans, from amateur grassroots competitions to global-scale professional tournaments and festivals, such as Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM), ESL Pro League, and DreamHacks.

Founded in

United States