Events DC, the District of Columbia’s official convention and sports authority, has renewed its partnership with Game Gym to launch the Mid-Atlantic Esports Conference for collegiate esports in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
Starting this month, the inaugural season will see twelve colleges and universities compete in League of Legends, Rocket League and Overwatch for cash prizes, scholarships, and donations of computers and gaming peripherals.
Gregory A. O’Dell, President and CEO of Events DC, commented: “Events DC is proud to support our regional collegiate esports community by partnering with Game Gym to launch this new Conference.