Tickets Now On Sale for New Jersey Army National Guard 2020 MAAC Esports Championships

1/20/2020 12:30:00 PM

Atlantic City, N.J. (Jan 20, 2020) – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) has announced tickets for The New Jersey Army National Guard 2020 MAAC Esports Championships are now on sale. The inaugural championships are set for March 13-14 in the Adrian Phillips Theater at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

Seven MAAC schools – Canisius, Manhattan, Marist, Niagara, Quinnipiac, Saint Peter’s and Siena will compete in four different games: League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

The MAAC champion from League of Legends will be seeded directly into the quarterfinals of the College League of Legends Championship and will compete for the chance to win scholarships and a national title. Other MAAC Champions will also compete in national tournaments. In-season MAAC play begins Saturday in League of Legends while Overwatch, Rocket League, and SuperSmash will begin the first week in February.

Single session adult tickets are $20 while an all-session package is $35. Student prices are $15 and $25, respectively. Tickets are available on ticketmaster.com.

“Atlantic City is a hotbed of Esports activity and gamers from around the region will enjoy some outstanding intercollegiate action,” said Kiernan Ensor, MAAC Esports Coordinator. “The MAAC Esports Championships will provide a unique opportunity for fans to experience all the MAAC has to offer. One ticket provides access to both basketball and Esports, allows spectators to interact with vendors, and take in the MAAC Fan Fest and MAAC ‘n Cheese Fest. This will provide not only great value for fans, but also an amazing atmosphere for competition.”

The New Jersey Army National Guard 2020 MAAC Esports Championships will be held in conjunction with the MAAC Basketball Championships set for March 10-14. The five-day event will also feature MAAC Fan Fest, MAAC Band Jam, Gourmet Dining MAAC ‘n Cheese Fest presented by AC Weekly, Spirit Squad Showcase and more.

Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center are owned and funded by the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). Spectra provides both Venue Management and Food Services & Hospitality to Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center.

To stay up to date on MAAC Esports, visit maacsports.com/esports and follow @MAACEsports and @MAACSports on Twitter.

About Atlantic City Sports Commission:
The Atlantic City Sports Commission was officially formed on January 13, 2015 as a 501 (c)(3) organization with the support of Meet AC and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to attract sporting events, conventions and competitions to Atlantic City. For more information, visit www.atlanticcitysports.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Spectra:
Spectra is an industry leader in hosting and entertainment, partnering with clients to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year. Spectra’s unmatched blend of integrated services delivers incremental value for clients through several primary areas of expertise: Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality, and Partnerships. Learn more at SpectraExperiences.com. Follow Spectra on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority:
The only agency of its kind nationwide, the CRDA has used Atlantic City casino reinvestments as a catalyst for meaningful, positive improvement in the lives of New Jersey residents since 1984. Under the 2011 Tourism District Act, the Authority's mission evolved from statewide projects to becoming the state's key economic development agency for Atlantic City. CRDA's expanded responsibilities now include land use regulation, tourism marketing and clean and safe initiatives. The CRDA also oversees Historic Boardwalk Hall (the leading entertainment venue of its size in the country) and the Atlantic City Convention Center. In total, CRDA has invested nearly $2 billion in more than 400 projects statewide, of which $1.8 billion has been invested in Atlantic City, spurring business investments and expansions, and creating permanent jobs in the process. For more information about CRDA and our projects, visit www.njcrda.com. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/njcrda and Twitter at www.twitter.com/njcrda.

About Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF):
Founded in 2015, EGF is the first to establish unique platforms for youth, high school and Division 1 collegiate esports competitions. With students and education at its core, EGF's youth, high school and collegiate leagues & programs were inspired by the best aspects of traditional sports to create opportunities for students and schools to engage and advance. Divisions of EGF include EGFY (Youth), EGFH (High School), EGFC (Collegiate) programs. For more information or to inquire about collegiate participation, please visit EGFederation.com, follow @officialEGF on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or contact info@egfederation.gg.

About the 2020 MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships:
The MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships return to New Jersey on March 10-14, 2020 at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. To stay up to date on MAAC basketball, visit maacsports.com/basketball and follow @MAACHoops on Twitter.

About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 39^th year of competition during the 2019-20 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.