LONDON - June 29, 2017 - FACEIT, the leading online competitive gaming platform, has collaborated with X Games, the world’s premier action sports competition, to present the FACEIT X Games Rocket League Invitational, a new esports competition taking place within the X Games festival village at X Games Minneapolis. Competitors will battle in heated rounds of Rocket League , the high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and driving, to vie for a $75,000 prize pool. The FACEIT X Games Rocket League Invitational will take place on July 14-16 and will be live streamed on ESPN3 and additional platforms.
“By joining with X Games, ESPN and FACEIT can expand the scope of esports and let viewers around the world discover the teamwork and dedication that Rocket League teams exhibit,” said Michele Attisani, Chief Business Officer and co-founder of FACEIT. “Since it began in 1995, X Games has had a history of bringing new competitions to consumers’ attention years before mainstream audiences catch up. We look forward to helping X Games do that again this year.”
“The FACEIT X Games Rocket League Invitational is the perfect marriage of FACEIT’s esports expertise and X Games’ history of introducing new sports to viewers around the world,” said Kevin Lopes, Director, ESPN Programming and Acquisitions. “Rocket League is uniquely suited to be a great competition for sports and gaming fans alike to enjoy.”
“The X Games and ESPN have done a great job of bringing attention to nontraditional sports over the years,” said Josh Watson, Esports Operations Manager, Psyonix. “Adding esports and Rocket League to that lineup is something we at Psyonix are very excited about. We can’t wait to bring this competition to a whole new audience.”
Fans of Rocket League can watch all of the action on ESPN 3 and additional platforms, with further details to be revealed soon.. More information on the tournament format and teams participating in the FACEIT X Games Rocket League Invitational will be announced in the next few weeks.Tickets to X Games Minneapolis start at $10 and are available at xgames.com/tickets.
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