After a landmark year for British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) Esports, including its inaugural Pro League Grand Final in September and its media partnership with the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) in November, BFBS is set to deepen its collaboration with the Tri-Service Esports Associations by supporting its upcoming Rocket League Interservice Championship on 10 -11 December.
BFBS will provide production, broadcast, operational support, and on-the-ground hosting for the championship, which sees the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force compete for service dominance in Rocket League.
The event will take place at the National Esports Performance Campus, Sunderland.
Lt Peri Stynes, Royal Navy, esports secretary, said: “Esports is growing rapidly in the armed forces and hosting an Interservice Finals at the NEPC Sunderland lays the foundations for what’s to come for the sport. None of this is possible however without the passion and dedication of service individuals, and the support that BFBS provides them to make these aspirations a reality.”
Robert Wylie, head of BFBS Esports, added: “Over the last few years, we’ve built a strong connection with the tri-service Esports Associations, and this event is a natural continuation of that partnership. We’re proud to support them once again and build on our growing history of working together to foster a stronger, healthier, esports scene with the UK military. The Rocket League Championship will be a showcase of the very best players and teams from across the services, a brilliant platform to celebrate the talent and competitive spirit within the UK Armed Forces.”
