British Esports Announces PUBG MOBILE FE College Tournament '24

Gaming Staff • September 17, 2024

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British Esports, the national body for esports in the UK, has partnered with PUBG MOBILE to launch a new student esports tournament. The PUBG MOBILE FE College Tournament '24 is open to students aged 16 and above in the UK and will feature the popular battle royale game available on iOS and Android platforms.

Registration for the free tournament is now open, starting on October 8th and ending on the week of November 12th. Up to 16 teams will compete, with the winning team receiving an opportunity to play live on stage at the major 2024 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC) grand finals in London. The winning team will also receive travel, accommodation, merch, and other goodies.

The student team that tops the leaderboard after four weeks and 12 maps will compete in a showmatch against a team of content creators and influencers, viewed by thousands of people worldwide. The announcement follows previous activities between British Esports and Tencent Games, including career case studies with Tencent's Level Infinite earlier this year.

British Esports Vice President Tom Dore expressed his excitement about the partnership and the opportunity for students to compete on the world stage. James Yang, Senior Director of Global Esports Centre, Level Infinite, Tencent Games Global, also shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting Tencent's commitment to supporting and nurturing the growth of the UK esports industry.

British Esports is dedicated to increasing esports awareness, improving esports standards, and inspiring future esports talent. Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. KRAFTON is dedicated to identifying and publishing games worldwide that offer a uniquely enjoyable experience.

The partnership between British Esports, PUBG MOBILE, Tencent, and KRAFTON aims to inspire and connect the next generation of players and support the growth of the UK esports industry. Students can sign up for the tournament on the British Esports website.

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