Level Up Your Game: Join the Toronto FC LVL Up Cup Powered by BMO NXT LVL
The Toronto FC LVL Up Cup powered by BMO NXT LVL is BACK! This EA FC 24 esports tournament is a collaboration between Toronto FC, BMO, Ontario Soccer, and Femme Gaming. By competing in eMLS and global gaming competitions, TFC Gaming's esports athletes demonstrate their skills at the highest level, creating accessible educational content for fans and aspiring gamers. This initiative allows fans to enhance their skills and knowledge, ultimately putting them to the test in the LVL Up Cup.
The competition features a competitive and casual division, with $7,500 in prizes to be won, including $2,500 cash, copies of EA FC 25, Toronto FC tickets, jerseys, and more. The tournament runs until the end of September, culminating with a live event for the Grand Finals in Toronto at BMO Field on Thursday, September 26th.
Why Now?
EA FC 24 is the world's leading sports video game series, with a massive global player base. In today's digital age, fans of all ages remain connected to soccer through video games. TFC Gaming exemplifies Toronto FC and BMO's commitment to nurturing the sport year-round, helping fans develop a more profound love for soccer. This commitment extends beyond virtual play; the skills and strategies honed in-game can translate to on-field performance.
A vital component of this initiative is the BMO NXT LVL Twitch Channel, which streams weekly to a growing audience of 1,600 subscribers. Through this platform, BMO aims to enhance gamers' financial literacy by integrating education with entertainment. Moreover, a new partnership with Femme Gaming, an all-women's gaming community, furthers BMO and TFC's shared ambition for gender equity in soccer, extending these values to the esports realm.
Tournament Divisions
The casual division offers a fun and unstructured way to be involved and win prizes without worrying about being the best FC player in the world. For every match played (win or lose) as Toronto FC in EA FC 24 (or using the TFC logo and kits in Ultimate Team or Pro Clubs), participants will receive one entry into a prize draw done at the end of each month. Monthly prizes include:
- Tickets to an upcoming Toronto FC match
- Two copies of EA FC 25,
- Two jerseys.
The casual division is open to anyone in Canada, excluding Quebec, and can be played on any console (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, or PC).
The competitive division features structured gameplay against other competitors on next-gen consoles only (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X). There will be two weeks of competing online in an open-play format. Competitors can sign on from 7 PM to 9 PM Eastern during select match days to compete. While not required to play on every competition day, participants must play at least nine games to qualify for the next stage. At registration, participants will choose one of four groups to represent: Toronto FC Fans, BMO NXT LVL Members, Femme Gaming, or Ontario Soccer.
Players from all groups will compete against each other during the open competition. The top two ranked players from each group will advance to the Closed Bracket stage, along with the remaining eight highest-ranked players, regardless of group. The top 16 players will compete online to determine the final four, who will then compete in person on September 26th at BMO Field for the grand prize of $2,500, a pair of tickets to an upcoming Toronto FC game, an FC 25 preorder, and a Toronto FC merch pack.
Gaming for Everyone
With over 300 million EA FC 24 players globally across all platforms and over 150 gamers participating in the LVL Up Cup powered by BMO NXT LVL, TFC Gaming is at the forefront of making gaming inclusive and accessible. This inclusive approach ensures that everyone, regardless of gender, age, sex, or colour, can engage with and excel in esports.
TFC Gaming's dedication to esports, education, and equity underscores its commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive community for all gamers. Through innovative partnerships and engaging content, TFC Gaming is helping shape the future of esports and gaming, ensuring that the passion for soccer and gaming continues to grow.
Take it to the NXT LVL
Ready to take your gaming skills to the next level? Register now for the LVL Up Cup powered by BMO NXT LVL and be part of the exciting journey with TFC Gaming. For answers to any questions, contact Jonny M in the BMO NXT LVL Discord Channel: https://discord.com/invite/tPXc3DTXTk.
We're ALL IN on gaming for everyone... Especially this writer who was lucky enough to partner with Femme Gaming on the campaign. Good luck and see you at Grand Finals!
