Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire FC

This summer, show off your virtual soccer skills in the most exciting competition in the Carolinas!

In partnership with Ally, Charlotte FC is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Esports Tournament. Gamers and fans of all levels will have the chance to win BIG!
 

The fun kicks off the week of August 28 with a virtual first round.

Qualified participants will advance to an in-person second round on September 9 at Carolina Esports Hub.

 

Registration includes entry for the tournament and a ticket to the Philadelphia Union match on September 20.

Please read through Rules and Regulations before completing registration: CLICK HERE

INAUGURAL CHARLOTTE FC ESPORTS TOURNAMENT presented by Ally

This summer show your soccer skills in the most exciting competition in the Carolinas. Charlotte FC is hosting the first ever FIFA/Esports Tournament for gamers, soccer fans, and beyond to get the chance to win BIG. The fun kicks off the week of July 11th with a virtual first round. Qualified participants will move on to an in person 2nd round on July 23rd at Carolina Esports Hub, culminating with the Finals at Bank of America Stadium before Charlotte FC takes on Chicago on Saturday, August 6.  Winners will score a cash prize, a special Charlotte FC signed jersey, Charlotte FC Branded gaming controllers, and the title of 2022 Inaugural Charlotte FC ESports Tournament Champion.



August 6, 2022 at 7:00pm
Bank of America Stadium | map
Ends in: ** Days **h **m **s

Virtual Tournament: August 28th and 29th

In-Person Event at Carolina Esports Hub: September 9th

  • Players are guaranteed at least 3 virtual games. Virtual part of the tournament will be used to eliminate players down to a field of 32 per console (64 total) for the in-person event.
  • All players are invited/welcome to attend the in person even if they are eliminated from the tourney


 

 



Timeline

Virtual Qualifier Event | Week of July 11th

· July 11th & 12th - XBOX Virtual Event

· July 13th & 14th - PlayStation Virtual Event

· Virtual Player Check-in starts at 6:30 PM ET | Play starts at 7PM ET

· Top 64 players from XBOX and Playstation each qualify for the live event at the Carolina Esports Hub on July 23rd

 

Round 2 Live Event & Watch Party at Carolina Esports Hub | July 23rd

· 32 XBOX Stations

· 32 PlayStation Stations

· Competition would begin promptly at 1PM ET and end at 8PM ET

· Will air Charlotte FC Match

· Top 2 players from XBOX and Playstation will advance to the Grand Finals at the Bank of America Stadium on August 6th

 

Grand Final at Bank of America | Saturday, August 6

· 1 leg match | Begins at 4:30PM ET

 

General Gameplay Format

· Swiss Format

· Online head-to-head (NOT FUT)

· Open to XBOX & Playstation, Players will be divided into their own bracket per console

· 6 min halves

· No draws - extra time & PKs if needed