The Albany Gazette - Stream Hatchet Named a Data Provider for the 2026 Esports World Cup

FRISCO, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 16, 2026 / Stream Hatchet a GameSquare Holdings, Inc. company (NASDAQ:GAME), ("GameSquare", or the "Company"), today announced that The Esports Foundation (EF) and ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) have selected Stream Hatchet to serve as a Data and Insights provider for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. Stream Hatchet will deliver real-time analytics, performance dashboards, and tailored insights to empower the world's largest esports event, which takes place from July 6 to August 23, 2026 in Paris, France.

Stream Hatchet, a trusted analytics partner across the global gaming ecosystem, measures billions of hours of livestreaming content annually across platforms including Twitch, YouTube, and Kick. For EWC 2026, the company will deploy advanced tracking systems to measure audience reach, engagement trends, and in-event performance metrics, all geared toward delivering strategic value to rights holders, sponsors, and fans alike.

"We are proud to once again work with the Esports World Cup," said Eduard Montserrat, CEO of Stream Hatchet. "Having supported the EWC for two years, we are proud to have our data and technology play an important role in how the world watches and understands the action in real time."

Taking place in Paris, France, from July 6 to August 23, 2026, the Esports World Cup will unite global gaming communities for a celebration of esports culture. Over 2,000 players representing more than 200 Clubs and over 100 countries will compete for a record-breaking $75 million prize pool in Paris this summer in the industry-leading cross-game Club Championship. EWC 2026 will feature seven weeks of competition across every major genre in competitive gaming, including first-person shooters, strategy games, sports titles, MOBAs, battle royales, fighting games, racing games, and Chess.

To learn more about EWC, visit esportsworldcup.com and follow Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn.

About The Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. The competition features a unique cross-game format that pits the world's top esports clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history. Taking place in Paris, France, in the summer of 2026, the EWC will bring gaming and esports communities together again to crown the next Esports World Cup Club Champion. esportsworldcup.com

About Stream Hatchet

Stream Hatchet, a GameSquare company, is the global leader in live-streaming analytics for gaming and esports. The company delivers actionable insights that drive business decisions for brands, rights holders, and publishers worldwide.

About GameSquare Holdings, Inc.

GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) is a cutting-edge media, entertainment, and technology company transforming how brands and publishers connect with Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences. With a platform that spans award-winning creative services, advanced analytics, and FaZe Esports, one of the most iconic gaming organizations, we operate one of the largest gaming media networks in North America. As a digital-native business, GameSquare provides brands with unparalleled access to world-class creators and talent, delivering authentic connections across gaming, esports, and youth culture. Complementing our operating strategy, GameSquare has developed an innovative treasury management program designed to generate yield and enhance capital efficiency, reinforcing our commitment to building a dynamic, high-performing media company at the intersection of culture, technology, and next-generation financial innovation.

To learn more, visit www.gamesquare.com.

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