Sunderland, UK, Tuesday 17th September 2024 - British Esports, the national body for esports in the UK, has announced a brand new student esports tournament with PUBG MOBILE, one of the most played mobile game co-developed by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS of Tencent Games and KRAFTON.
The PUBG MOBILE FE College Tournament ‘24 will be open to students aged 16+ in the UK, and will feature the popular battle royale smash hit PUBG MOBILE, available on iOS and Android platforms.
Registration is open now and the free tournament will start on October 8th, ending on the week of November 12th.
Up to 16 teams will compete, with the overall winners receiving an opportunity to play live on stage at the major 2024 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC) grand finals, which will take place at the ExCel Auditorium in London, from December 6th to 8th.
The student team top of the leaderboard after four weeks and 12 maps will take part in a showmatch against a team of content creators and influencers. This will be viewed by an audience of thousands watching in person and from their homes around the world.
Travel, accommodation, merch and other goodies will also be provided to the winning team.
The announcement comes following previous activities between British Esports and Tencent Games, including career case studies with Tencent’s Level Infinite earlier this year.
This is the latest student esports tournament from British Esports, which also runs the regular British Esports Student Champs series as well as other one-off competitions.
“We’re thrilled to offer a first-of-its-kind mobile esports tournament for further education colleges, and to continue building our relationship with industry leaders Tencent,” said British Esports Vice President Tom Dore.
“We look forward to discovering which winning team of students will compete on the biggest stage at the PUBG MOBILE Global Championship in London at the end of the year.”
James Yang, Senior Director of Global Esports Centre, Level Infinite, Tencent Games Global, said: “As esports continues to flourish in the UK, we're excited to collaborate with British Esports to inspire and connect the next generation of players. With PUBG MOBILE being one of the world’s leading mobile games, hosting PUBG MOBILE Global Championship in the UK highlights the growing potential of the UK esports scene.
“Our partnership will pave the way for aspiring players to advance from amateur to professional, with the opportunity to compete on the world stage. It also reflects our commitment to support and nurture the growth of the UK esports industry.”
Sign up to the tournament here.
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Mimi Craig, Marketing Manager, British Esports mc@britishesports.org
Alice Whorley, Head of Operations, British Esports aw@britishesports.org
About British Esports
Established in 2016, British Esports is the national body for esports in the UK. As one of the world’s leading esports authorities, we are the recognised member of the Global Esports Federation for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and founding member of the International Olympic Committee Esports and Gaming Liaison Group. From nationwide amateur grassroots competition to cutting edge esports curriculum and national representation on the global stage, we’re dedicated to increasing levels of esports awareness, improving esports standards, and inspiring future esports talent. For more information and all the latest news, visit www.britishesports.org or follow British Esports on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok.
About Tencent
Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Its communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained. Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support its clients' digital transformation and business growth. Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.
Visit www.tencent.com for more information.
About KRAFTON
KRAFTON is dedicated to identifying and publishing games worldwide that offer a uniquely enjoyable experience, crafted by its globally recognised production studios known for their distinctive creativity. KRAFTON continuously pushes the boundaries of gaming enjoyment by embracing new challenges and technologies, expanding its platforms and services to captivate an even larger fan base. In collaboration with its passionate and driven team, it strives to establish itself as a renowned creator of masterpieces in the global gaming market.
Visit krafton.com/en for more information.