Esports Organizer BoomTV Has Been Shut Down

After a decade of operating esports tournaments in North America, BoomTV has been shuttered. 

The organizer announced that it’s immediately ceasing all ongoing events across titles like Fortnite and Apex Legends. 

BoomTV Project Manager Speaks Out

“Today marks the end of an incredible journey as BoomTV shuts down its events operations, and I, along with many other talented individuals, have been laid off. While this is a tough moment, I’m immensely grateful for the experiences, friendships, and opportunities that have shaped my career over the past five years,” Boom.tv project manager Michael Slandzicki said on LinkedIn. 

“I started as a Partner Manager for AVGL, working on Intel Inspires—an initiative that helped build a scholastic esports recruitment pipeline and awarded over $300,000 in scholarships. Over time, I became deeply involved in our influencer events and sponsorship activations, helping produce signature Fortnite events like Code Red, Tfue Tuesday, OG The Reunion, Reddysh Rumble, Nick Eh 30 Invitational, Chica Invitational, and many Proving Grounds tournaments,” he continued. 

BoomTV was just involved with March Fragness. This tournament was for Apex Legends and was scheduled to occur on March 13, 2025. 

However, on March 13, it was announced that it was delayed.

Additionally, BoomTV linked up with Morgan Burtwistle, a UK streamer, for a Fortnite event with $25,000. 

BoomTV worked with several brands since 2015, including Activision and the U.S. National Guard. 

This comes after Noctem Esports shut down earlier this month. 

More BoomTV Employees Speak Out

On X, Mazida reflected on his time with BoomTV. 

“Goodbye BoomTV </3,” Mazida started. 

“After four plus years of giving everything to the growth and success of the brand, sacrificing my mental health, physical health, and family time that I'll never get back - Friday the 14th was my last day with the team. Under BoomTV, I executed 310 events, paid out $2,945,740 in prizing, and managed 17,530 unique players across dozens of game titles. I was able to work with the likes of @Activision, @Respawn, @MountainDew, @USNationalGuard, @XboxGamePass, and so many other brands and creators. For those memories, I'll forever be grateful for you, each one you I spoke with along the way,” he finished. 

Another X user, Stev, reflected on their experience. 

“Sadly, Boom TV has closed its events operations. Almost seven years ago, I joined with the goal of helping build something special. I never could have imagined the incredible experiences, relationships, and opportunities that would come from it,” they said.