About
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a secure and trusted environment for gamers of all skill levels to compete for real money in esports.Challenger brings eSports cash contests to the masses. Through the use of AI, Challenger is able to automate matchmaking and score tracking while providing real-time payouts and notifications. We believe all gamers should have an opportunity to enhance their experience with cash contests without radically changing how they play.
Our History
FROM AMERICA'S "FINEST CITY"OCTOBER 2017
An off the cuff comment while two friends played a round of BF4 kicks off the idea.
APRIL 2019
Support from friends and family and a ton of trial and error, Challenger is born with our first version supporting CS:GO.
FEB 2022
A year after full time focus on Challenger, Chris and Chris announce our series Seed, and Challenger is ready for prime time.
Meet the Team
Gamers looking for a bit more excitement.
CEO, Co-Founder

COO, Co-Founder
Looking for a new career?
Join us as we build the future of esports.Contact Us
7040 Avenida Encinas Suite104-433 Carlsbad, CA
92011
+1 (858) 208 3415
support@playchallenger.com
Challenger In the Press
Select articles from the web about Challenger.
— Challenger ‘Ups The Ante’ For Gamer Wagering via San Diego Business Journal
— The Entrepreneur Magazine interviews our CEO, Chris Slovak
— Challenger Platform lets you play-to-earn without NFTs
— Challenger secures seed round from SeventySix Capital - Esports Insider
— SeventySix Capital Invests in Challenger | citybiz
— Wayne Kimmel Q&A: Challenger Offers Betting For Casual Video Gamers
Press Kit
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Brand Assets
Challenger logos and selected images Download Brand Assets
Media Inquires
Email the team at press@playchallenger.com