- ORDER will be backed by the Australian and Victorian governments to host a Rocket League event
- The invitational-styled tournament will take place at the World Expo 2020 in the United Arab Emirates
- Two teams from Oceania will clash with two teams from the MENA region over a prize pool of $2,700
The Australian esports organization ORDER will be hosting a Rocket League Invitational at the World Expo 2020 in Dubai.
ORDER Receives Backing From the Authorities
The Australian esports organization ORDER will be hosting a Rocket League competitive event in collaboration with the Australian and Victorian governments. The esports clash is planned to take in Dubai during the World Expo 2020.
The Rocket League tournament will adopt an invitational style and will see a total of four teams compete for a prize pool of $2,700 (USD). The two teams representing Australia will be the Oceania-based organizations Ground Zero Gaming and Renegades while the Saudi Arabian squads Sandrock Gaming and Falcon Esports will represent the MENA region. The prize will be shared between the two finalists.
The event is scheduled for February 4. Esports fans can watch the clash live on ORDER’s official Twitch channel.
ORDER Brings Esports to the World Stage
The Rocket League Invitational is an unprecedented kind of event that seeks to promote esports at a global level and spread a message of inclusivity. The World Expo 2020 where the esports tournament will take place is an international exhibition in the United Arab Emirates that showcases the various cultures of the world. The inclusion of esports in such an event is an important step for the industry, especially considering this year’s theme for the expo is “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.”
The Australian Pavilion is Australia’s dedicated space at the exhibition where the country can showcase its history, its advancements and its plans for the future.
Marc Edwards, the chief executive officer of ORDER, explained that gaming events are a “key driver” of the esports industry. He is delighted by the opportunity to collaborate with the Australian Pavilion and the government of Victoria and is glad that they recognize the significance of gaming to the modern public.
The World Expo 2020 was initially planned to take place in 2020 but was delayed because of the pandemic. Instead, the Expo opened on October 1 last year and will continue through March 31.
