ZOWIE Named Official Monitor Partner for multiple IEM competitions from 2025 to 2027

LONDON, UNITED KINGDON, 30 January 2025  –  ZOWIE, a globally recognised brand renowned for its premium Esports peripherals, announced it will partner with ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company, as the Official Monitor Partner for Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) tournaments from 2025 to 2027. This groundbreaking partnership highlights ZOWIE’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of Esports technology and supporting the competitive gaming community on the global stage.

As one of the most prestigious Esports circuits, IEM brings together the world’s top players and teams to compete at the highest level. The XL2586X+, ZOWIE’s flagship 600Hz gaming monitor, has been selected as the official display for these tournaments. Its state-of-the-art performance and unparalleled motion clarity are designed to meet the demands of professional Esports, ensuring players compete with ultimate precision.

 

Setting a New Standard in Competitive Gaming

ZOWIE monitors are trusted by professional players, tournament organisers, and Esports enthusiasts alike. According to prosettings.net, ZOWIE is the most widely used monitor brand in professional Esports, a testament to its industry-leading innovation and reliability. From official partnerships to organic adoption by event organisers, ZOWIE monitors have become synonymous with top-tier performance in competitive gaming.

The XL2586X+ represents a major technological milestone as the world’s first 600Hz gaming monitor. Featuring a newly developed Fast TN panel and the latest DyAc 2 Technology, it delivers unmatched motion clarity and smoothness, giving players the edge they need in fast-paced gameplay.

                                         

A Shared Vision for Esports Excellence

“ZOWIE is proud to partner with EFG to support Intel Extreme Masters,” said Jay Wu, President of BenQ Europe. “This collaboration reflects our shared vision to innovate and elevate the Esports experience. By introducing the XL2586X+, we aim to empower players and fans with technology that pushes the limits of what’s possible in competitive gaming.”

Andreas Jernberg, Managing Director/VP Commerical at EFG, echoed this sentiment: “IEM is all about delivering world-class Esports entertainment, and having ZOWIE on board as our Official Monitor Partner ensures players are competing with the best equipment available. We look forward to seeing how this partnership enhances the experience for players, fans, and everyone involved in the tournaments.”

In addition to the tournaments, ZOWIE will engage with fans through experiential activations and community initiatives across the three-year partnership. This collaboration is poised to enhance the Esports landscape, connecting gamers and enthusiasts worldwide through cutting-edge technology and unforgettable experiences.

For more information about ZOWIE products and IEM tournaments, please visit ZOWIE website. For more information on ESL FACEIT Group, visit eslfaceitgroup.com and follow EFG on LinkedIn.

 

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About ZOWIE

Introduced in late 2008, ZOWIE is a brand dedicated to the development of the best competitive gaming gear available that complements eSports athletes’ combating performance. From 2015 on, the ZOWIE brand was acquired by BenQ Corp to represent the company’s eSports product line that delivers a truly competitive experience and enjoyment.

 

About BenQ Corporation

Founded on the corporate vision of 'Bringing Enjoyment 'N' Quality to Life,' BenQ Corporation is a world-leading provider of human technology and solutions, dedicated to elevating and enriching every aspect of consumers' lives. To realise this vision, the company focuses on the aspects that matter most to people today - lifestyle, business, healthcare, and education - with the goal of enabling people to live better, increase efficiency, feel healthier, and enhance learning. This includes a diverse portfolio of people-driven products and embedded technologies, spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, audio products, and lifestyle lighting. Because it matters.

 

About BenQ Group

The BenQ Group is a powerhouse with a market capitalisation of over $25 billion. It consists of over 30 independent companies operating in more than 30 countries across numerous industries, with a combined workforce of over 100,000 employees. Each Group member is a recognised leader in its field, contributing to the BenQ Group's vast resources, broad R&D, and distinct strategic strengths. By leveraging each company's vertical specialisation to create true scale across horizontal markets, the BenQ Group controls a highly efficient value chain with the unrivalled ability to deliver critical components and world-class solutions in industries such as LCD monitors, projectors, healthcare, 5G networking, green energy, fine chemicals and advanced materials, lighting, IC design, precision components, system integration, branded business, and service. The Group is committed to profitable and sustainable businesses that share its long-standing vision of 'Bringing Enjoyment 'N' Quality to Life.'

The BenQ Group companies include BenQ Corporation, Qisda Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation, Darfon Electronics Corporation, BenQ Materials Corp., BenQ Guru Corp., BenQ Medical Center, BenQ Medical Technology Corp., BenQ AB DentCare Corp., BenQ Dialysis Technology Corp., K2 international medical inc., DFI Inc., Partner Tech Corp., Data Image Corp., MetaAge Corp., ACE PILLAR Co., LTD., Alpha Networks Inc., Hitron Technologies Inc., Lextar Electronics Corp., and Raydium Semiconductor Corp.

 

About ESL FACEIT Group

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, and DreamHack, 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. For more information visit www.eslfaceitgroup.com.