Foundation: 2020
Headquarters: Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo
President: Hiroshi Nakamura
Executive Summary: NTTe-Sports was established in January 2020 by Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation (NTT East) to leverage 5G networks and artificial intelligence in supporting esports tournaments. The company aims to enrich the esports sector by utilizing high-quality communication networks and advanced ICT solutions, striving to foster a new culture that could invigorate this emerging industry. By August 2020, NTTe-Sports had opened three facilities to pursue these goals: eXe Field Akiba in Akihabara acts as an exchange hub that influences gaming culture through the “ICT x e-sports” project; Unican provides educational support through collaborations with professionals, schools, and local governments; and eXeLAB focuses on building platforms and creating social environments for communal esports participation. The annual income of NTTe-Sports is currently undetermined.
