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University VALORANT tournament Lionsclash launched

The British esports organization Lionscreed presents a new VALORANT Lionsclash competition aimed at university students and higher education in... Maria | 29. January 2023

The British esports organization Lionscreed presents a new VALORANT Lionsclash competition aimed at university students and higher education in the UK.

About the VALORANT Lionsclash University Tournament

A total of 12 schools are participating in Lionsclash, with the top two teams battling it out in a LAN final at ESI Next Gen, a one-and-a-half-day esports business conference specializing in the education market.

The schools will compete over five weeks to reach the finals, including a playoff and playoff phase. The event will be broadcast in its entirety.

The Lions Clash playoffs play-ins begin on February 1, 2023, with a best-of-three format for all four groups. Finalists earn their spot in the best-of-three playoffs during the fifth week, which begins Feb. 28; games are on ESI Next Gen.

At Lionsclash, teams win a cash prize. In addition, other prizes awarded to participants in the event include HyperX equipment, Glytch power tubes, and a week of Alta Food.

The institutions participating in the VALORANT Lionsclash are as follows:

  • Wilmington Academy
  • City University of London
  • University of Warwick
  • University of Bath
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • University of Bristol
  • King’s College London
  • University of Reading
  • University of Manchester
  • Loughborough University
  • Brunel University
  • University of Birmingham

What does Lionscreed offer players?

According to Lionscreed, the competition offers students options other than competitive gaming. Included is the opportunity to learn from some of Lionscreed’s companies, work experience to help students better understand the eSports industry, and a pass to the ESI Next Gen eSports business conference.

According to the organization, the 12 teams will receive support from Lionscreed throughout the competition. In addition, the student eSports community will also have access to various opportunities through Lions Clash. This includes providing students with direct access to experiences and opportunities and the possibility of acquiring internships within esports organizations through its “Buddy System.”

Opportunities for students

Students seeking experience are matched with specialized employees within esports organizations. With this strategy, students gain a better understanding of the industry. In addition, they can fill management, broadcasting, and production internship positions.

In addition, students will gain in-depth knowledge of how the esports sector works. Students can learn about relationships and partnerships with brands.

The Esports Centre at the University of Warwick will host ESI, Next Gen, on March 22-23, a program developed through Esports Insider’s partnership with the University of Warwick. The conference is expected to bring together esports, gaming, and education leaders. As a result, there will be networking opportunities, industry-related content, and educational material.

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