The Polaris league, the Northern Europe-based VALORANT Challengers league serving as one of several EMEA tier-two leagues that make up the Challengers circuit, is yet another example of an entity in esports struggling to get by in the current economic climate.
According to an email sent by organizer Promod to various Polaris participants, shared by Moist Esports coach Tanishq “Tanizhq” Sabharwal, the league’s production capabilities have been scaled back due to a lack of sponsored partnerships. This includes “multiple partnerships” that did not renew with the league prior to the current split, and “potential sponsor partners” that ultimately decided not to sponsor the league.