Verizon Becomes Exclusive 5G Partner of Twitch Rivals

Verizon has officially announced a partnership with Twitch Rivals which will see the brand become their official 5G and 4G LTE network partner.

Verizon and Twitch will collaborate on media and broadcast integrations in Twitch Rivals streams, activations at Twitch events, and innovate together using the power of Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network, 5G built for gamers.  The two will collaborate on 5G concepts and explore the impact 5G can have on the industry.

“From evolving the way creators and fans watch and play, to creating new, immersive ways for the massive gaming community to connect through augmented online and in-person experiences, the combination of Twitch’s influence and the impact 5G will have on the gaming industry opens incredible doors for innovation,” said John Nitti, Chief Media Officer, Verizon, in an official statement.

Walker Jacobs, Chief Revenue Officer at Twitch, added, “we’re excited to deepen our partnership with Verizon, and we are thrilled to announce they are the Official Marketing Partner of Twitch Rivals, and our exclusive Rivals partner in the Wireless Network and 5G category. We look forward to partnering with Verizon to bring together the combination of competitive gaming, streamers, sports, celebrity, and entertainment under Rivals, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for the Rivals franchise.”