VISA AND TALON RENEW PARTNERSHIP

VISA Expands Partnership to All TALON Teams

HONG KONG – SEPTEMBER 12^th 2025 – TALON, Asia’s leading esports organization, is excited to announce the renewal of its partnership with Visa, now extending to cover all Talon teams across its global esports portfolio.

Building on the success of the initial collaboration launched in 2024, which focused on Talon’s Arena of Valor (ROV) and Dota 2 teams, this expanded agreement brings Visa’s world-class brand and fan-focused experiences to every competitive division in the Talon network, including League of Legends, Valorant, Rainbow Six Siege, PUBG Mobile, and more.

Fans can look forward to even more exclusive experiences across the region — from behind-the-scenes access and player meet-and-greets, to curated hospitality events, gaming house visits, and limited-edition merchandise. These initiatives will be available through Visa’s continued support and Talon’s specially designed fan engagement programs, bringing supporters closer than ever to the teams they love.

"We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Visa and expand the collaboration to all our teams," said Sean Zhang, CEO of TALON. "Visa shares our vision of delivering unforgettable moments to our fans and creating meaningful connections between players, partners, and communities. Together, we’re ready to bring the next level of engagement to esports audiences across Asia Pacific."

"Esports continues to be a powerful platform for connection, community, and shared experiences," said Danielle Jin, Chief Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific, Visa. "Through our expanded partnership with Talon, Visa is deepening its commitment to the gaming ecosystem – bringing secure, seamless and rewarding payment solutions to passionate fans across the globe. It also allows us to reach a wider audience of passionate fans, delivering unique opportunities for them to engage with their favourite teams and players."

Since its founding in 2017, Talon Esports has become one of the most decorated organizations in the region, winning over 40 championship titles across 10 competitive titles. With a presence in eight markets and a combined fan base of over 25 million, Talon continues to push the boundaries of esports entertainment through competitive success, content creation, and innovative partnerships.

About TALON
Talon Esports is a leading esports and gaming lifestyle platform headquartered in Hong Kong. The organization competes in top titles including League of Legends, VALORANT, Dota 2, Rainbow Six Siege, PUBG Mobile, and Arena of Valor, and has a strong presence in key Asia Pacific markets. Talon has won more than 40 championship titles and is recognized for its dynamic approach to competition, content, and fan engagement.

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.