RIVERSIDE – For those seeking competitive holiday cheering and the high energy sounds of the competitive video game season, all are invited to attend the free Riverside County Esports Community Expo set for Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center (4280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside).
The main event for the day will feature the final tournament from the Riverside County Esports Fall/Winter Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Crew Battle. Started online in October, the tournament has featured challenges between local high schools, and will culminate with semifinal and final match-ups. Featuring a 5 vs. 5 crew battle format, the top five teams who qualified to compete include Beaumont High School, Cathedral City High School, Centennial High School, and a bonus play-in match between Canyon Springs High School and Elsinore High School.
The winning team will take home a $3000 scholarship for their school’s scholarship fund. Second place is $1,500, and third place will receive $500.
Additional activities beyond the tournament finals include:
- Minecraft Storybook Showcase – Second grade students will present their Minecraft-inspired original stories and virtual worlds
- Student Showcases –participating esports clubs will share the impact and value of participating in an esports program
- Arcade – a display of current and upcoming video games being played within the scholastic esports world
- United States Academic Esports League – information on the launch of a new partnership between RCOE and USAEL to serve as the official gaming and communication platform for RCOE Esports League
- College/University Esports Programs – multiple higher education-based esports programs will be sharing information about college pathways and career opportunities
Don't miss out - Register for the Expo.
For more information on the Riverside County Esports League, visit www.rcoe.us/esports.
