Valhallan, an esports firm, has bought the North American Esports League, a youth esports league.

The move establishes Valhallan as a leader in youth esports, combining its training program with tournament play.

“The acquisition of the NAEL and our global league expansion plans are exciting opportunities for Valhallan,” said David Graham, CEO of Valhallan and its parent company FranchiCzar. “Valhallan can now offer esports players an established, high-profile platform to compete and test their skills with the best esports training and arenas available. We’re continuing to build on the growth of the esports industry to give players everything they need to realize their potential.”