Guild Esports PLC Collaboration with PlayStation - FIFA22 tournament (3566V)
December 13 2021 - 2:00AM
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Guild Esports PLC
13 December 2021
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Press Release
13 December 2021
Guild Esports PLC
("Guild Esports" or "the Company")
Collaboration with PlayStation for FIFA22 tournament
Guild Esports (LSE: GILD), a global team organisation and
lifestyle brand, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with
Sony's PlayStation ("PlayStation") to create a FIFA22 tournament,
'The Guild Academy Challenge'.
The event takes place on 13-15 December and is open for
participation to all PlayStation 4 FIFA22 players across Europe
through the PlayStation online gaming network.
Guild is the first UK-listed esports organisation chosen by
PlayStation as a partner for a tournament of this kind and will
give all entrants exclusive access to Guild's online Academy for
six months. The winner of the tournament will be 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.
"The FIFA franchise is a key part of our growth strategy and
this tournament complements the investment we have made in our FIFA
esports team, enabling Guild to leverage the game's vast and
growing worldwide fanbase."
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Guild Esports
Kal Hourd via Tancredi +44 207 887 7633
Chief Executive
Neil Thapar +44 7876 455 323
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About Guild Esports:
Guild Esports PLC is a global fan-focused team organisation and
lifestyle brand that fields professional players in gaming
competitions under the Guild banner. Our training academy aims to
attract and nurture the best esports talent, and our goal is to
provide the ultimate entertainment experience alongside a
distinctive lifestyle brand authentic to the esports community
worldwide. Guild is led by an experienced management team of
esports veterans and co-owned by David Beckham. The Company is
headquartered in the UK and its shares are listed on the main
market of the London Stock Exchange (ticker: GILD). Please visit
www.guildesports.com
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