G2 joins forces with Blacklist International to launch Wild Rift Team

The successful esports organization Blacklist International announced this Wednesday, February 15, 2023, its partnership with G2 Esports, one of the most recognized esports brands worldwide.

This new partnership is set to bring in a new League of Legends: Wild Rift lineup, which will play under the G2 Blacklist banner. This Southeast Asian organization has had many successes in different mobile esports titles, including COD Mobile and MLBB. Now, with such a powerful organization as G2 Esports, they aim to dominate the entire Wild Rift competitive scene in Asia.

G2 Esports Partners with Blacklist International

G2 Eports and Blacklist International announce their partnership for a new League of Legends: Wild Rift team. The team called G2 Blacklist will be based in the Philippines and wants to reach the top of the competitive scene of this Mobile title.

Blacklist International said in their Tweet:

“We’re bringing together the best of the east and the west. Forged from our similar DNAs, this is the perfect combination of winning culture, competitiveness, and entertainment.”

Blacklist International now becomes the destination for one of the world’s most popular and successful esports organizations. There is no doubt that, with the expertise of both organizations, many successes are expected from this partnership.

In a press release by Tier One Entertainment, owner of Blacklist International, this partnership includes:

• Exclusive artwork designed by Juanito “Quiccs” Maiquez, a Filipino street artist.
• Start of a new series called “The Bootcamp.”

The Bootcamp will document G2 Blacklist’s journey in League of Legends: Wild Rift.

G2 Esports is the ideal partner for this organization

The popular Berlin, Germany-based esports organization, G2 Esports, has proven that they can build successful teams in titles such as LoL, CS:GO, and Rocket League. Now, venturing into Mobile esports, they are expected to replicate such successes.

Alban Dechelotte, CEO of G2 Esports, said:

“We are combining the best of East and West to sweep a new Esports competition. As two great winning organizations, the partnership of G2 and Blacklist has been created with great ambitions.”

Tryke Gutierrez, Tier One Entertainment, said:

“G2 Blacklist is a “1 + 2 = 4” type of partnership. Two of the most popular and competitive teams in their respective regions working together is something truly special. I think this is a game-changer not just for Wild Rift esports, but for the industry as a whole. Alongside G2, we’re looking forward to bringing the Blacklist International brand to new audiences around the world.”

The G2 Blacklist lineup for League of Legends: Wild Rift is as follows:

• Karl Ken “Karllll” Bautista
• Jairus Allain “Jace” Elgera
• Jhon Mike “Xyliath” Tungol
• Richard “Demon” Lara
• Beaver-ed “Orthros” Villanueva – Captain
• Allen Dean “Don” Viola – Stand In
• Hans “WUrahhhh” Solano – Head Coach
• Keiya “XDXP” Laureta – Assistant Coach

This new G2 Blacklist lineup will debut on Friday in the Wild Rift League Asia Phase 2 Qualifiers.

Header: Tier One Entertainment