US Sports Camps Acquires Play Your Game Collective (Esports Camps)
October 7, 2020
US Sports Camps, the licensed operator of NIKE Sports Camps, has acquired Play Your Game Collective (PYGC), the operator of Esports Camps, to add competitive gaming programming to its youth camp portfolio. The deal brings PYGC's esports curriculum and partner relationships (including Logitech, Riot Games and Statespace) into US Sports Camps' platform as it expands virtual and in‑person esports offerings.
- Buyers
- US Sports Camps
- Targets
- Play Your Game Collective (PYGC)
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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