The German Football Association ( DFB ) is taking steps to launch an esports league . After reviewing each proposal, Bild says that the DFB opted for Infront, along with esports agency Stark, over the ESL and eSport Studio. The DFB has partnered with the marketing company FIFA as well as Stark , an esports company , in a bid to join governing bodies from France , Belgium and Netherlands in tapping into competitive gaming . The federation hopes to launch a league by Q4 2019 and will focus solely on football - related gaming activities .
The German Football Association ( DFB ) is taking steps to launch an esports league . The DFB has partnered with the marketing company FIFA as well as Stark , an esports company , in a bid to join governing bodies from France , Belgium and Netherlands in tapping into competitive gaming . The federation hopes to launch a league by Q4 2019 and will focus solely on football - related gaming activities .