BoomTV Shuts Down After a Decade of Esports Operations

BoomTV, a prominent North American esports tournament organizer, has officially closed its doors after operating for a decade in the competitive gaming industry.

The company has announced the termination of all its ongoing events and esports operations across various popular titles including Apex Legends and Fortnite. While BoomTV has not released an official statement confirming the shutdown, multiple staff members have publicly shared that they’ve been affected by layoffs.

Michael Slandzicki, who served as BoomTV’s event project manager, confirmed the news on March 18th through a social media post. “Today marks the end of an incredible journey as BoomTV shuts down its events operations,” Slandzicki wrote. He reflected on his time with the company, noting how he became “deeply involved in influencer and sponsorship activations, helping produce signature Fortnite events and many Proving Ground tournaments.” He concluded by thanking the players, fans, and colleagues he worked with over the years.

According to Esports Insider, the company’s most recent project was “March Fragness,” an Apex Legends tournament that had been scheduled for March 13th, 2025. However, organizers announced a postponement on the day the event was supposed to take place. This now appears to have been related to the company’s underlying financial issues.

BoomTV had also recently partnered with Morgan ‘Angryginge’ Burtwistle, a popular UK streamer, to host a zero-build Fortnite competition offering a substantial $25,000 (approximately £19,281) prize pool. This event now appears to be canceled following the company’s closure.

Since its founding in 2015, BoomTV established itself as a significant player in the esports ecosystem. The organization collaborated with numerous major brands including Activision, Respawn Entertainment, and the U.S. National Guard. Throughout its operation, BoomTV hosted hundreds of tournaments and distributed approximately $2.9 million (£2.2 million) in prize money to competitors.

Beyond organizing competitions, the platform also provided valuable opportunities for on-air talent, with several commentators and hosts going on to work at some of the world’s largest esports events after gaining experience with BoomTV.

The closure reflects the continued instability in the esports industry throughout 2025. In February, Esports Engine underwent significant staff reductions that also impacted employees at ESL FACEIT Group, one of the largest tournament operators in the esports world. In March, UK-based organization Noctem Esports also shut down its operation without warning.