Esports

Esports

Cox Enterprises partnered with Province Inc. in 2018 to form Atlanta Esports Ventures, which owns and operates the Atlanta Reign, a team in the Overwatch League and Atlanta FaZe, a team in the Call of Duty League. Both Overwatch League and Call of Duty League have global reach, with city-based teams located across Asia, Europe and North America.

 

Atlanta Reign

The Atlanta Reign, a franchise team in the Overwatch League, is Atlanta Esports Ventures’ first foray into the world of esports. The team was enormously popular in its first year, building an incredible fan base across the Southeast. The Overwatch League was the first franchised professional esports league now with 20 city-based teams worldwide. The league features organized competitions among professional players designed for spectator experiences. The matches are broadcast on YouTube.

Atlanta Reign
Call of Duty

Call of Duty

The Atlanta FaZe is Atlanta Esports Ventures’ franchise team in the Call of Duty League.  Call of Duty is one of the world’s biggest video game franchises and most recognizable entertainment properties in the world. The league features 10 city-based teams in North America and Europe. FaZe Clan, the most popular esports and entertainment organization in the world, is a minority owner of the franchise and partners with Atlanta Esports Ventures to operate the team.  Combining the strength of the brand with the rich history of Call of Duty esports opens the door to a wealth of possibilities for the growing popularity of esports in Atlanta.

Leadership

Paul Hamilton

Paul Hamilton

President and CEO
Atlanta Esports Ventures
Eric Hamilton

Eric Hamilton

General Manager
Atlanta Reign

Paul Hamilton

President and CEO
Atlanta Esports Ventures

Paul Hamilton is president and CEO of Atlanta Esports Ventures, a joint venture owned by Cox Enterprises and Province Inc., dedicated to bringing the best of esports to the city of Atlanta. Paul oversees the development of the Atlanta Reign and Call of Duty team franchises. Previously, he was a founding principal of Province Inc. and president and CEO of The Greenspun Corporation in Nevada. He has extensive experience growing and creating long-term value for businesses in the gaming, real estate, travel and tourism industries. 

Eric Hamilton

General Manager
Atlanta Reign

Eric Hamilton is the General Manager for the Atlanta Reign, one of 20 franchise teams in the global esports Overwatch League. His extensive knowledge of esports strengthens the vision of the Atlanta Reign where he oversees operations and supports the growth of the team. Eric has noteworthy experience working with traditional sports and coaches, allowing for unique versatility in the organization.