ADR+ to distribute 2026 Esports Awards globally

The Esports Awards has named ADR+ (Adrenaline+) its official Distribution Partner for the 2026 ceremony, scheduled for Nov. 17 at the Adrienne Arsht Centre in Miami, Florida. The agreement covers global content distribution and international media syndication for the annual awards show.

ADR+ is a global content agency that licenses live programming to international television channels. It will distribute ceremony coverage to audiences outside the United States, including programming focused on esports executives, competitive teams and content creators.

The partnership follows MEGA’s appointment of Patrick Collins as vice president of growth earlier in 2026. Collins is responsible for developing the commercial operations of MEGA’s flagship properties. The company has also partnered with GameSquare Holdings, the parent company of FaZe Esports, to support sponsorship sales.

Gaming recruitment platform Hitmarker has been confirmed as an official sponsor for the 2026 ceremony after participating in the 2025 edition.

Thunderpick will serve as the event’s headline Presenting Partner and Official iGaming Partner under a multiyear agreement running through 2027. Digital media company Hotspawn has been named Presenting Partner for the event’s business and competitive side events, including the PWR UP B2B Conference, the Lifetime Achievement Mixer and the Esports Awards Invitational.

The Esports Foundation, through the Esports World Cup, and eyewear company Oakley are supporting the 2026 ceremony and related programming in Miami.