UNIVERSITY Esports Masters 2024: Europe's largest university esports tournament
03/08/2024 - The UNIVERSITY Esports Masters enters its eighth season. Students from over 16 countries compete in five popular games to crown the European champion. The focus is not only on sporting competition, but also on a sense of community and professional opportunities.
The European esports sector is eagerly awaiting the UNIVERSITY Esports Masters 2024. This year, the competition will once again bring together students from all over Europe to compete for the title of European University Champion in popular games such as League of Legends, VALORANT, Rocket League, Teamfight Tactics and Clash Royale. With an impressive prize pool of €14,000, the eighth season of the tournament attracts not only competitive gamers, but also those looking to pursue a professional career in esports.
Open tournaments and team competitions
The 2024 season stands out due to the variety of competition formats. Individual players can prove themselves in open tournaments in Teamfight Tactics and Clash Royale, with prize money of €550 and €350 respectively awaiting the winners. But team players also get their money's worth: In games such as Rocket League, League of Legends and VALORANT, national qualifications form the basis for the formation of strong teams that will represent their country and fight for the European title.
German teams in the spotlight
The participation of German university teams deserves special attention. The Dr. Buhmann Akademie [H] from Hanover is once again taking on the challenge in Rocket League, while the KIT from Karlsruhe wants to demonstrate its strength in League of Legends. Georg-August-Universität Göttingen hopes to shine in VALORANT. These teams represent Germany in a field full of ambitious European university teams.
Beyond the competitions
However, the UNIVERSITY Esports Masters is not just about sporting success. The focus is on promoting a sense of community among the participants and creating professional opportunities in esports. The event not only gives students the chance to shine as players, but also to gain experience in the organization, production and broadcasting of esports events. This opens up a wide range of perspectives in an industry that is becoming increasingly important.
UNIVERSITY Esports in Germany: A strong community
UNIVERSITY Esports Germany is an example of the vibrant esports scene in the country. With participants from over 50 universities and the support of video game publishers and brands, the organization represents one of the most active gaming communities. Now in its ninth season, UNIVERSITY Esports Germany continues its commitment to enrich and professionalize the esports landscape at university level.
Source: Press release
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