Guild Esports PLC (LSE:GILD, OTC:GULDF) has announced that it has partnered with Sony (NYSE:SNE)'s PlayStation to create a FIFA22 tournament, named 'The Guild Academy Challenge.’
The e-sports team organisation said it was the first to have first UK-listed company chosen by PlayStation as a partner for a tournament of this kind.
The event will take place from today until Wednesday – 13-15 December – and is open for participation to all PlayStation 4 FIFA22 players across Europe through the PlayStation online gaming network.
All entrants into the tournament will be given exclusive access to Guild's online academy for six months, with the winner of the tournament given the opportunity to meet Guild's professional players, receive professional online training sessions and win a PlayStation 5.
Players taking part in the tournament will also be able to compete to win exclusive prizes from Guild and PlayStation.
Kal Hourd, chief executive of Guild Esports said, "We are delighted to be chosen by PlayStation to create a new tournament which builds on the success of previous years' FIFA tournaments which attract thousands of entries each year.”
“By connecting Guild with PlayStation, we expect to attract a significant number of students to our Guild Academy to support their growth and development.”