Ball — eSports / Gaming / Entertainment / Event / Portfolio WP Theme 1.0.0

Ball, developed by ZetTheme, is a high-octane WordPress theme purpose-built for the gaming industry. It serves a wide spectrum of the gaming world—from professional eSports teams and tournament organizers to solo streamers and gaming hardware portfolios.In 2026, it is particularly popular for its "Cyberpunk-Industrial" aesthetic and its native support for gaming-specific data like match results and team rosters.Core Features & Gaming UtilityeSports Management: Built-in systems to manage Player Profiles, Team Rosters, and Match Histories. You can display "Win/Loss" ratios and player stats in professional tables.Tournament Brackets: Specialized layouts to showcase tournament progression, from qualifying rounds to the grand finals.Stream Integration: Deep integration for Twitch and YouTube Live. It includes "Live Now" status indicators that automatically light up on your homepage when you go live.Event Calendar: A dedicated system for scheduling upcoming matches, LAN parties, or gaming conventions with countdown timers to the "Start" time.WooCommerce Shop: Custom-styled for selling team jerseys, digital game keys, or hardware. It includes a "Dark Mode" shopping experience that fits the gaming vibe.Elementor Powered: Uses the Elementor page builder with 50+ custom gaming widgets, allowing you to drag and drop elements like "Recent Results" or "Sponsor Sliders."Technical SnapshotFeatureDetailsBuilderElementor (Free and Pro versions).FrameworkBootstrap 5.x for ultra-fast, mobile-responsive grids.Special FeaturesTwitch API support and bbPress (for gaming forums).PerformanceOptimized for high-resolution 4K backgrounds and video headers.SEOSchema.org markup for events and reviews.AnimationCSS3 and GSAP effects designed to mimic "AAA" game UIs.Why Choose Ball?Community Building: Unlike general themes, Ball is compatible with BuddyPress and bbPress, allowing you to create a private social network for your clan or a public forum for your gaming community.The "Pro-Team" Look: The design uses high-contrast neon accents against dark backgrounds, mimicking the aesthetic of major eSports organizations like FaZe Clan or Team Liquid.Sponsor Focus: The theme includes dedicated "Sponsor Tier" sections, allowing you to give high visibility to the brands that support your team or event.Installation & Gaming SetupInstallation: Upload the ball.zip file via Appearance > Themes.Plugin Activation: Activate Ball Core, Elementor, and the eSports Manager plugin to enable the team/match functionality.Demo Import: Use the One-Click Importer to select between the "eSports Team," "Gaming Blog," or "Tournament Organizer" demos.Match Setup: Navigate to the "Matches" post type to input scores, maps played, and MVPs. This will automatically update the "Recent Results" widget on your homepage.Streamer Sidebar: Add your Twitch/YouTube channel ID in the Theme Options to enable the live-status notifications.Would you like me to find the specific settings to enable the "Live Now" notification for your Twitch channel, or are you looking for a guide on how to create a "Single Elimination" tournament bracket