Affinity Esports Group Acquires CT Esports Academy
August 19, 2025
Affinity Esports Group, a Connecticut-based esports operator, has acquired CT Esports Academy and expanded its partnership with the Riverbrook Regional YMCA to bring esports programming to Wilton. The combined offering will include after-school programs, game nights, club teams, private coaching, and other youth-focused esports and educational services starting this fall.
- Buyers
- Affinity Esports Group
- Targets
- CT Esports Academy
- Sellers
- Richard Casner
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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