US video game publisher Riot Games has signed a new League of Legends partnership with hardware firm Alienware, a subsidiary of Dell.
Under the multi-year deal, Alienware will become the Official Competition PC and Display Partner for the League of Legends World Championship, League of Legends European Championship and North American League of Legends Championship Series.
Alienware will also provide hardware for the Mid-Season Invitational, North America v Europe Rift Rivals, and the All-Star Event, while Dell’s ‘SupportAssist’ diagnostic tool will be used to fix technical issues during professional competitions.
Previously, Taiwanese tech firm Acer served as the Official Monitor Provider for League of Legends esports, in a deal that ran from 2017 through 2018.
Alienware’s deal does not cover Riot Games’ largest Korean pro league, League of Legends Champions Korea.
The deal begins this year, with the launch of the 2019 professional season.