Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019 – A roundup of some of the key sports technology stories you need to know, including SportTechie’s own content and stories from around the web.
- ESPN Events Launches the Collegiate Esports Championship: ESPN Events will stage the inaugural ESPN Collegiate Esports Championship this May in Houston. Players will compete in five games: Overwatch, Hearthstone, StarCraft II, Heroes of the Storm and Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition for a chance to win college scholarships. “As universities continue to grow their esports programs at the varsity, non-varsity and club levels, we’re proud to be providing a platform for national exposure and recognition of some of the most talented players in the collegiate space,” said John Lasker, VP of Digital Media Programming for ESPN, in a press release.