Written by Dante Uzel on 25 March 2024 08:55
NBC, the Premier League, and PlayVS have announced the launch of the ePremier League College Invitational. This initiative will utilize the PlayVS platform to conduct the collegiate EA Sports FC 24 tournament across six universities in the United States. Regional qualifiers will commence on March 23rd to select players for the finals, which are scheduled to coincide with the Premier League Mornings Live Fan Festival in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 6th – 7th.
John Chapman, CEO of PlayVS, stated “Esports provide an incredible opportunity for young fans to be introduced to the excitement of the Premier League and to become lifelong fans.In collaboration with these two global brands – NBC Sports and the Premier League – we’re bringing the gaming and global football communities together in an incredibly engaging way. This is a special opportunity for PlayVS and for all the students involved.”