XP League to Host 2024 North American Finals with Full Sail University in a Landmark Third-Year Partnership

XP League (XPL), is excited to announce that its 2024 North American Finals will be hosted at Full Sail University, the event's title sponsor for the third consecutive year. This highly-anticipated event is set to take place June 28-30, 2024, at Full Sail University's Orlando Health Fortress.

This year's finals are shaping up to be the most exhilarating yet, with over 250 young gamers from across the country converging in Orlando, FL, to compete in popular esports titles such as Apex Legends, Fortnite, Overwatch, Rocket League, and Valorant. The three-day event, hosted in Full Sail’s state-of-the-art Live Venue and the Orlando Health Fortress, will not only spotlight the best in youth esports talent, but also provide invaluable industry experience for Full Sail students and graduates.

“We are excited to bring the XP League North American Finals back to campus for the third year,” said Sari Kitelyn, Director of Esports and Project Development at Full Sail University. “Our students and graduates serve the youth esports community in so many key areas - from coaching and observing to event production and tournament organizing – we are proud to bring professional level production to this incredibly talented group of competitors.”

In addition to hosting, Full Sail University continues to support the event through its robust community of students, staff, and alumni. These individuals will play vital roles throughout the event, ranging from tournament organization and event production to casting and hosting. Continuing with tradition, XP League will award $30,000 in scholarships to select Full Sail students who contribute to the event's success.

The 2024 North American Finals is not just a tournament; it's a celebration of youth esports and an opportunity for players as young as 8 to experience a pro-level experience, college recruiting, pro team activations and more. The tournament will be streamed live on YouTube and Twitch, allowing fans worldwide to witness the excitement and talent of tomorrow's esports stars.

Launched in 2020, XP League offers a nine-week seasonal program including one practice and one match a week. Each team is led by a coach who focuses on teaching resiliency, teamwork, and sportsmanship in addition to gaming skills. By integrating these values into the core format of its programming, kids see the positive reward as an exciting part of the overall experience.