Leagues Disrupt, NLC Final

Leagues Disrupt wasn’t just another tournament; it aimed to redefine the esports live event experience. The challenge was to create an immersive, responsive spectacle for thousands of fans in the packed Hovet arena in Stockholm, while simultaneously delivering a broadcast that captivated the hordes of viewers at home.

Working alongside Leagues, Flux was asked to help call and steer the production,  whilst working as the heart of this intricate operation as the show went live. The brief was clear, orchestrate every cue, every transition, every camera angle, and every graphic to build a relentless narrative of competitive drama, ensuring both the physical and digital audiences experienced the full, unadulterated thrill.

Our strategy centred on creating a unified, high-octane experience where the arena and the broadcast fed off each other’s energy, keeping all departments in sync and following a water tight run of show.

Taking the current format the creative team at Flux helped evolve the script into a detailed Run of Show developing a reactive cue sheet that blended live player reactions, dynamic game footage, and stunning stage visuals before stepping in as the productions Show Caller to lead the charge. The precise timing ensured that every moment of tension and triumph was amplified, building an immersive story that resonated with fans both in person and online.

The final solution allowed for a robust and fluid setup between the arena’s massive LED screens, lighting rigs, and the global broadcast feeds allowing the show to adapt to any changes that popped up along the way. The calls ensured that when a player made a game-winning move, the arena erupted in light and sound, and the digital audience saw that same, perfectly timed, exhilarating moment from multiple angles.