RedForce PC Arena sponsors LCK Challengers League

RedForce PC Arena, a South Korean PC bang chain jointly owned by LCK team Nongshim RedForce and internet-café operator BNM Company, announced it has become an official sponsor of the LCK Challengers League.

The company did not disclose financial terms, the length of the agreement or specific obligations for either party. It is not yet clear whether RedForce PC Arena will supply equipment to teams or receive exclusive logo placement during broadcasts.

Company statements describe the sponsorship as support for Challenger-level competition and an effort to connect the PC bang business with the local esports scene.

RedForce PC Arena previously held an official sponsorship with VALORANT Challengers Korea and took part in the National VALORANT Cup, a nationwide amateur tournament held in 2025 with Riot Games’ involvement.

BNM said it will use its Jonggak branch, on-site food-and-beverage services and the hardware assets of the QNIX monitor brand to support players and fans at its venues.

In a translated statement, BNM chief executive Seo Hee-won said, “Helping the players of the Challengers League fully showcase their skills is the surest way for the esports industry and the PC bang industry to coexist and prosper together.” Seo added that combining the Jonggak location, in-house F&B and QNIX technology will provide tangible support for rookie players and fans.

Separately, BNM said it purchased all outstanding shares of BNM QNIX and moved to single-owner management of the QNIX gaming monitor brand. Monitors with new branding are planned to appear first at RedForce PC Arena locations nationwide before wider distribution. BNM described the QNIX ownership change as separate from the league sponsorship but part of its hardware strategy.

The LCK and its feeder competition have added several commercial partners recently. ASUS Republic of Gamers was named the official PC sponsor for the LCK Finals in Hong Kong, and the league has a five-year domestic partnership with South Korean search engine Naver and livestreaming platform SOOP that grants exclusive broadcast rights for LCK matches in Korea.