Most of us have been gamers at some point in our lives, but for the best of the best it's a serious business, and e-sports - competitive gaming - gives the world's best players the chance to compete at the highest level for huge prizes and worldwide recognition.
Next month, Ireland's top e-sports athletes will be battling it out at the Camden in Dublin in the the Virgin Media A-Games for a once-in-a-lifetime professional contract with Usain Bolt's WYLDE Academy, with all play powered by Virgin Media and their superfast reliable broadband.
What's more, we have teamed up with Virgin Media to offer exclusive entry for two to Ireland’s biggest Valorant tournament to 20 of our readers, live in the Camden, Dublin on Wednesday, October 18, from 6pm-11:30pm. The event will also be streamed on Twitch.
To find out how to enter and win, read on!
What is the WYLDE Academy?
Founded by Steve Daly and David Cronin and co-owned by the greatest sprinter of all-time, multiple Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt, WYLDE is based in Ireland with deep roots in the Caribbean.
It represents winning teams and professional players across France, Germany, UK, The Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia, Spain and many more. The WYLDE tribe of fans and followers is growing daily, as they strive to bring the best in entertainment and gaming together across their channels.
What's happening?
Virgin Media, along with their partners WYLDE, are powering an e-sports tournament, A-Games, to find Ireland’s best Valorant team. WYLDE will select a shortlist and teams will compete over two weeks of regular season play and a play-off, with the two final teams playing at the live final event in Dublin on October 18th.
It will be an unmissable night of top-flight e-sports, with appearances from Dublin rapper JyellowL, UK gaming influencer Queenie and Valorant commentators and analysts Beatriz 'Kaquka' Alonso from Spain and Dublin's very own Mitch 'Mitchman' McBride.
Virgin Media are taking over Ireland’s biggest sports bar and turning it into Ireland's biggest e-sports bar for one night only, where two teams will have a play-off to be crowned the winner. For tickets, visit www.virginmedia.ie/a-games
Register your team for A-Games here - the winning Valorant team will receive a 6-month contract with the WYLDE academy, powered by Virgin Media’s superfast 1Gig broadband. This is a once-in-a-lifetime prize to be involved with professional e-sports players and the academy.
How do I win?
To win exclusive entry for two people to the final event on October 18th, just answer the simple question and complete the form below. Good luck!
