1xBet announces a partnership with MIBR’s VALORANT team
In November 2025, 1xBet announced a partnership with MIBR’s VALORANT roster, according to a report by Yogonet. The announcement described 1xBet as the first official betting sponsor of a team inside Riot Games’ competitive ecosystem. The article did not disclose financial terms.
What the 1xBet announcement said about the deal
The published announcement framed the agreement as a first for the Riot Games ecosystem. That first-of-its-kind claim comes from the announcement itself and from MIBR, not from Riot Games. The stated aims were fan engagement, global brand building and new supporter experiences.
How MIBR’s team fits the picture
Yogonet described MIBR as a Brazil-based organisation competing in VCT Americas. Its VALORANT line-up has included players from Brazil and the United States. In 2025, the team qualified for VALORANT Masters Toronto as the only Latin American side at the event, then finished in the Top 5 at VALORANT Champions 2025.
The player singled out in the 1xBet announcement
The November 2025 announcement named Erick “Aspas” Santos as one of MIBR’s standout VALORANT players. According to Yogonet, he set the VCT Americas record for most kills in a best-of-three series in 2025. He also became the first player to pass 1,000 cumulative kills at VALORANT Champions tournaments from 2022 to 2024.
Voices behind the partnership
Simon Westbury, strategic advisor at 1xBet, said the step was historic for the company. He described MIBR as home to some of Latin America’s most visible players. He added that the two sides aim to strengthen VALORANT’s presence across LATAM and internationally.
Raphael Castanheira, MIBR’s director of marketing and partnerships, attributed the approval to how the organisation operates. He pointed to governance, clear processes and policies that put competitive integrity first. His comments came as part of the same announcement.
What the announcement did not cover
The report did not state a signing date or a contract length. It did not name a value for the deal. It also did not give any schedule of fan activities or say how the partnership would appear in broadcasts.
Context around MIBR’s wider visibility
Yogonet noted that MIBR has broadened its reach through work with Brazilian creators such as Sacy. The organisation has also produced original entertainment programming and held large community watch parties during major tournaments. The article described it as one of Latin America’s most recognisable esports brands.
Reading the archive entry
This is a retrospective record of a November 2025 announcement. Details reflect what the announcement and the Yogonet report said at that time. The partnership’s later status is not established here. Readers in any region should treat the item as historical news, not as a current offer.
Source: Yogonet report.