WVU to host West Virginia Scholastic Esports League Fall Finals

Students from Brooke High School visited the WVU Esports facility in December. Teams from Brooke High are among those that will be competing in the West Virginia Scholastic Esports League Fall Finals, which are being held for the first time at WVU, on Jan. 23. (WVU Photo/Michael Carvelli)

WHAT:For the first time, West Virginia Universitywill serve as the host site for the West Virginia Scholastic Esports League Fall Finals.

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 23
• Opening remarks begin at 8:50 a.m. Competition starts at 9 a.m.
See the full schedule.

WHERE: WVU Mountainlair Ballroom, 1550 University Ave., Morgantown

WHO: WVU Esports students, competitors and instructors, leading West Virginia high school esports teams and players, coaches and spectators
Find the competition brackets.

NOTES: This year's event will feature 15 West Virginia teams in in-person semifinal and finals matchups for Marvel Rivals, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Rocket League, Apex Legends, Brawlhalla, Rainbow Six Siege and Overwatch 2.

Watch the competition on Twitch and YouTube.

Along with the competition, WVU Esports varsity players will lead coaching seminars. Workshops will be available on building audiences and creating content for various platforms. Open play zones featuring game consoles, PCs, tabletop games and vintage arcade cabinets will also be available.

Find more information about WVU Esports.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Carvelli
Marketing Strategist
WVU Esports
304-293-7529; [email protected]

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