Business · 28 June 2026

Sadiq Khan wants London as esports capital

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London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, wants the city to become the global hub for competitive video gaming, aiming to boost its growing economic value. He announced this on Thursday during a Tokyo trade mission, following a report from City Hall on building on recent successes like the Valorant Masters tournament. However, a report highlighted concerns that the high cost of hosting esports events in London remains a challenge.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 June 2026 at 10:24

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