Founded in 2015 by former pros, Panda is a competitive gaming organization that started in the Super Smash Bros. and fighting game communities. With everything from a roster of professional players, content creators, statistics, and events, Panda has been dedicated to serving competitive 1v1 for years and has established a one-of-a-kind partnership with Nintendo of America to bring the first ever officially licensed Super Smash Bros. circuit to North America.

ESL Gaming is the world’s leading esports company. For more than two decades, we have been shaping the industry and leading esports and gaming innovation globally across the most popular video games, creating a comprehensive ecosystem with opportunities for players to go from zero to hero, and for fans to witness the best stories esports has to offer. Esports enjoys worldwide recognition as the fastest growing segment of media and entertainment, with the youngest and most coveted fan base. ESL has shaped the history of esports, creating more opportunities for participation and progression than any other sport.