French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Asian esports organisation TALON have announced the conclusion of their League of Legends partnership.
PSG Talon will be renamed simply to TALON, with the organisation confirming that it will still participate in League of Legends’ new Pacific league, the LCP.
Paris Saint-Germain and TALON have a long-standing relationship that dates back to PSG Talon making its League of Legends debut in June 2020. During the duo’s partnership, PSG Talon has gone on to qualify for four world championships and claim seven PCS trophies.
According to TALON’s announcement, the decision reflects the ‘evolving priorities and strategies of both organisations.’ Moreover, TALON noted that it remains open with PSG regarding potential collaborations in the future.
It’s important to note that the conclusion of PSG and TALON’s partnership only applies to its League of Legends team. On social media, the organisation confirmed that its Rainbow Six team will remain a joint venture between both parties.
In the announcement, TALON commented: “We take immense pride in the successes we’ve achieved together, and this partnership will be remembered as one of the most iconic collaborations in esports history. The bond forged between TALON and PSG over the years is deeply valued.”
Alongside its Rainbow Six roster, PSG remains active in the esports space, particularly within EA FC and Arena of Valor. In 2023, the football club launched a joint Dota 2 team with Quest Esports, however, the venture has since been put on hold as of late last year.
For TALON, the esports organisation is fresh off the back of a busy 2024. Notably, the organisation expanded into Europe by establishing a base in Malta and secured a major commercial partnership with technology corporation Visa. Outside of League of Legends, TALON competes in VALORANT, Dota 2 and PUBG Mobile, among others.
