Bring Back Sports returns with local esports action and great prizes
The first Bring Back Sports was a great locally-created event for South African esports, and music fans, to enjoy. It took place on 11 April and raised over R3,000 in the fight against COVID-19. This weekend, Bring Back Sports is coming back, bigger and better, with FIFA 20 and PUBG Mobile tournaments.
There will also be some great prizes up for grabs. Here’s what you need to know about Bring Back Sports, taking place this weekend, on 18 and 19 April 2020.
How to register & prizes
There are limited spots available, so please register to the Bring Back Sports Discord channel to get all the information here: discord.gg/wTjBxYx
Once you’ve registered on our Discord, send the following details to bringbacksports2020@gmail.com
The event starts at 17:00 and runs until 22:00 each day. FIFA 20 kicks off at 17:00 and PUBG Mobile starts at 19:00.
FIFA 20
- PSN/XBOX username
- Full name + gamertag
- Registered to BBS Discord + Discord name
PUBG Mobile
- PUBG Mobile username
- Full name + gamertag
- Registered to BBS Discord + Discord name
The main prizes include:
- Samsung phones
- UC vouchers for PUBGM
- Xbox & PS4 console hampers
- A mobile hamper.
The prizes come from Vodacom, Redragon, Sparkfox, RAVPower & TaoTronics.
Find more details about Bring Back Sports as per the latest Press Release below.
What is Bring Back Sports?
The brainchild of Glenn Kisela & Texx and the City, along with the backing of Nodwin Gaming, Bring Back Sports will shine a light on the power of gaming and esports whilst also giving back to the community that has supported its growth. Nodwin Gaming is already providing the public with ways to #StayAtHome with the Inkosi Super Cup, featuring four gaming titles to compete in.
Bring Back Sports will feature events for FIFA 20 and PUBG Mobile, which will run over Saturday and Sunday. The best part is that absolutely anyone can join. This includes musicians, pro players, shoutcasters, streamers, influencers and members of the public.
How can the public get involved?
The public can help support this tournament by paying a donation in the form of an entrance fee to participate in the tournament. The public will stand a chance to play with some of their favourite musicians, as well as battle against some of the top players in the country.
There are great hampers to be won by those participating in #BringBackSports2020. From viewers to players themselves, anyone can have a good time and potentially walk away with a prize. Lockdown may have been extended but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun.
Proceeds generated from Bring Back Sports will go directly towards the Solidarity Fund set up by the government for COVID-19 relief efforts. In addition, a relief fund will be set up to assist those in the music industry who have been hit the hardest, with donations raised during the tournaments through our unique BUSQR code.
A thank you from the organizers
We have had some great brands come onboard to help this initiative. Vodacom is no stranger to the gaming world and they’ve come to support. Red Bull is powering this charity tournament as well. If that wasn’t enough, we also have the support of Redragon, RAVPower, Sparkfox and TaoTronics.
All of these brands have been supporting the local gaming community in one way or another and we’re so grateful to have them on board for #BringBackSports2020. We’d also like to thank the musicians that have come in to support and have create some entertainment on our screens again. The likes of Karen Zoid, Locnville, Grassy Spark are all stretching their thumb fingers to get involved. On the gaming front Goliath Gaming, Grant Hinds & Ekasi Esports are just some of the usual suspects getting involved.
How to watch
For those just wanting to watch, stream links will be shared on socials once finalised, so keep tabs on the socials below.
- Glenn Kisela – Twitter | Instagram
- Texx and the City – Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
- Nodwin Gaming – Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Header image via Bring Back Sports
