The United States Marine Corps has announced an upcoming Call of Duty: Warzone tournament. This will be a chance for fans to play in the popular battle royale against active-duty Marines in the upcoming "Reload Drops In With the U.S. Marine Crops" tournament.
Warzone frequently hosts tournaments and competitions in conjunction with major brands and the armed forces. This upcoming challenge will test the player's ability to perform as a unit in Warzone as they compete against the active-duty Marines.
The tournament is scheduled for Friday, June 26. The U.S. Marine Corps, in association with Esports Stadium Arlington, will present the entire event online and through a livestream to maintain the safety of all participants. This is the first time in ESA history that participants will compete for the chance to play alongside active-duty Marines. The event is designed to connect the national esports community with the U.S. Marines at a more personal level. This tournament prioritizes teamwork, strategy, and communication to succeed in all domains of battle.
This will be a free-to-play tournament hosted completely online, with participants competing as a team of three during the open qualifiers. Those who qualify will have their team reinforced by an active-duty Marine forming a Warzone team of four, also known as a fireteam. The fireteam will then compete in a set of final matches on Saturday, June 27, which will be live-streamed through the official ESA Twitch channel.
This is simultaneously a tournament and a recruitment drive for the U.S. Marines, as all participants who express interest in learning more about the Marines will be contacted following the event. Registration is open to the public and can be found on Smash.gg alongside many other esports events, or the main Marine website.
For those unaware, the Esports Stadium Arlington is the largest dedicated esports facility in all of North America. The 100,000 square foot building is dedicated to serving the needs and demands of the competitive esports community. The facility has already housed several major tournaments for Fortnite, Apex Legends, Warzone, and many other titles.
Call of Duty: Warzone is availiable on PS4, PC, and Xbox One.
Source: United States Marine Corps
