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‘League of Legends’ World Championship to Live Stream in Chinese Cinemas


The 'League of Legends' World Championship series is to be live streamed in Chinese cinemas.

Kicking off on Thursday with the quarterfinals, the events will be shown exclusively in Imax theaters operate by Wanda, China’s largest cinema chain. The live-screening event is the initiative of Imax China, Wanda Film and TJ Sports, a joint venture between Tencent Interactive Entertainment and Riot Games, intended to develop the esports ecosystem, especially “League of Legends” and “Valorant.” In June, the 2024 NBA Finals were shown live for the first time in selected IMAX theaters in Hong Kong and Taiwan, allowing cinemagoers to witness the thrill of the games together with an audience.

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