NRG Esports

Lore & Background

The team was founded by Sacramento Kings co-owners Mark Mastrov and Andy Miller in November 2015. In March 2016, NRG announced that Alex Rodriguez, Shaquille O'Neal and Jimmy Rollins were joining as investors. On April 20, 2018, Tiesto was announced as an investor. In August 2017, the Canadian esports company Northern Gaming was acquired by NRG. Northern Gaming's co-owners were rolled into NRG, making Twitch streamer Sodapoppin a named advisor and co-owner. In September 2019, it was announced that Hector 'H3CZ' Rodriguez had joined as co-CEO. On August 24, 2020, Tubefilter announced that NRG partnered with Shots Studios. In 2021, NRG had a reported revenue of $28 million. The following year, its equity was a reported $240 million. In April 2023, NRG acquired Counter Logic Gaming from Madison Square Garden Sports, and its LCS slot. In September 2023, NRG announced the dissolution of their Apex Legends team. They returned to Apex on May 30, 2024, by signing the former XSET roster. On May 6, 2024, the Esports World Cup Foundation announced NRG as one of 30 organizations in the Club Support Program. NRG were not accepted into the 2025 Esports World Cup Club Partner Program. In October 2024, NRG and Spectrum announced a multi-year partnership. Later that month, NRG confirmed it would leave the LCS, disbanding its League of Legends team. In November 2024, NRG announced that GarrettG would remain as a Co-Owner and Content Creator. On December 19, 2025, DarkZero Esports announced that they had acquired NRG, keeping the organization's branding. Andy Miller stepped down as CEO in favor of DarkZero's Don Kim, becoming an advisor in a temporary role. Almost all of DarkZero's rosters transitioned into the NRG brand.

In Their Own Story

The arena lights dimmed, casting long shadows over the stage where the tension was palpable. On one side sat the 100 Thieves roster, their focus locked onto the monitors displaying the final map score; on the other, NRG Esports adjusted their headsets, a silent wall of concentration. The crowd roared as the first round began, a cacophony of noise that seemed to vanish once the agents moved into position. It was not just about winning a point; it was another chapter in a saga where every trade and every utility usage mattered. As the dust settled on a close call, the rivalry burned brighter than ever.

Reader's Guide

NRG Esports has a long history in Rocket League, winning the Rocket League World Championship on December 15, 2019, and later the RLCS X North American Championship. In Apex Legends, NRG signed its first professional player on February 11, 2019, and later returned to the game on May 30, 2024. In Overwatch, NRG owned the Overwatch League team San Francisco Shock from its inaugural season to its final season in 2023. On May 31, 2024, NRG signed the roster Students of the Game, competing as NRG Shock. On December 20, 2024, NRG acquired the roster of Beastmode, Daniel and Atomic from G2 Esports, with Satthew as coach. The team won the 2025 RLCS World Championship.

Did You Know?

• NRG was founded by Sacramento Kings co-owners Mark Mastrov and Andy Miller in November 2015.
• NRG won the Rocket League World Championship on December 15, 2019, beating Renault Vitality in a seven-game Grand Finals.
• NRG acquired Counter Logic Gaming from Madison Square Garden Sports in April 2023.
• On December 19, 2025, DarkZero Esports acquired NRG, keeping the NRG branding.