Chris Hopper has been at the forefront of developing sustainable esports leagues while also championing the fair treatment and compensation of professional players. In this pivotal year of esports growth, we are thrilled to host such an authentic (and extremely relevant) industry leader.
With pride, Phan mentions that Overwatch League is home to an openly gay man on the Houston Outlaws and a woman on the Shanghai Dragons. Players like these are extremely popular to OWL fans and represent how inclusive and diverse esports can be without sacrificing competitive integrity and professionalism: "This is only the beginning" Phan says, "there is so much more work to be done."