ARLINGTON, Texas – Texas Trust Credit Union said it is partnering with University of Texas-Arlington Athletics on the university’s first esports tournament for everyday players. Texas Trust is the title sponsor of the “Maverick Smash Challenge” competitive online video gaming event Saturday, April 10.
According to TTCU, the Maverick Smash Challenge online tournament will feature a series of one-on-one matches playing the popular Super Smash Bros Ultimate video game. The semi-finals and finals of the tournament will be live streamed on Twitch. As a virtual tournament, players will be able to play from the comfort of their own private space, the credit union noted.
Texas Trust said it joined with UTA Athletics to create the tournament to tap into the current enthusiasm surrounding esports. The winner will receive “bragging rights” as the Maverick Smash Champion and a grand prize of $150, along with the opportunity to win other prizes, TTCU reported.
Fast-Growing Category
“With esports being the fastest growing sporting category, we are happy to collaborate with UTA Athletics to make this tournament possible,” said Jim Minge, CEO of Texas Trust Credit Union. “Our goal with this tournament is to help foster even more excitement and camaraderie in the local Arlington video gaming community.”
Gaming enthusiasts and fans can watch the semi-final and final rounds of the Maverick Smash Challenge on the LevelNextTwitch channel, the $1.6-billion Texas Trust said.