Dr. Naomi Lin
Aurora is setting the stage for a thrilling digital showdown with its inaugural Rocket League tournament this Monday. This event kicks off the Aurora Gaming Series and marks the first time a local municipality in the nation is launching a video game tournament of this scale.
City officials, including communications manager Jon Zaghloul, are enthusiastic about the new series, citing it as a fantastic way to engage young residents and strengthen community ties. They hope this will position Aurora as an emerging hub for esports within the Chicagoland area and beyond.
The competitive event promises action-packed matches, with 16 two-player teams battling it out for a grand prize of $500 and a unique trophy. The tournament is taking place in the vibrant UTime Gamers arena at Fox Valley Mall, spanning from 6 to 9 p.m. on December 30.
Rocket League, a fast-paced vehicular soccer game, has captivated fans since 2015. Players maneuver rocket-powered cars to hit a massive ball into the opposing team’s goal, providing an exhilarating spectacle.
Among the competitors is Adam Bauer from Westfield, Indiana, renowned for being among the top 0.3% of Rocket League players globally. Rivals hail from various locations, including Aurora, Chicago, and even Houston, Texas.
Top-seeded team BNN leads the charge, pre-qualified and headed by Zachary Gonzalez, a Northern Illinois University varsity player. The entire tournament will be broadcast live, making history as the first esports event on Marquee Sports Network. Tune in on Saturday, January 4, at 6 p.m., or catch it live on Aurora’s YouTube and Twitch channels.
Get Ready for Aurora’s Epic Rocket League Tournament Showdown!
Aurora is making waves by announcing its first-ever Rocket League tournament, set to ignite the esports scene this Monday. This thrilling competition marks the beginning of the Aurora Gaming Series, distinguishing Aurora as the first local municipality in the nation to host a video game tournament of this magnitude.
City officials, led by enthusiastic communications manager Jon Zaghloul, view the gaming series as a strategic move to engage with young residents and enhance community connections. Their vision is to establish Aurora as a burgeoning esports hub, not just within the Chicagoland area, but far beyond.
The tournament promises adrenaline-pumping action, featuring 16 two-player teams vying for a grand prize of $500 and a unique trophy. Hosted at the dynamic UTime Gamers arena located in Fox Valley Mall, the event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on December 30.
Rocket League, a fast-paced vehicular soccer game, has fascinated audiences since its release in 2015. The game requires players to control rocket-powered cars in an attempt to score goals against their opponents, offering an invigorating entertainment experience.
Among the distinguished competitors is Adam Bauer from Westfield, Indiana, celebrated for ranking in the top 0.3% of Rocket League players globally. Other participants hail from diverse locations, including Aurora, Chicago, and Houston, Texas.
Leading the roster is the top-seeded team, BNN, spearheaded by Zachary Gonzalez, a varsity player from Northern Illinois University. Making a historical debut, the entire tournament will be broadcasted live on Marquee Sports Network. Catch the excitement on Saturday, January 4, at 6 p.m., or follow it live on Aurora’s dedicated Aurora Twitch and YouTube channels.
This event sets the stage for more innovative series within Aurora’s burgeoning esports landscape, fostering regional talent and audience engagement in an unprecedented manner.
