Round robin tournament set for July 18 at the Entertainment and Sports Arena
Wizards District Gaming is one of six franchises set to host a round robin tournament as part of the 2020 NBA 2K League season, the league announced Thursday. WDG will welcome NetsGC, Hornets Venom GT and 76ers GC for the District Gaming Invitational Presented by Events DC on Saturday, July 18 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Entertainment and Sports Arena.
The four-team tournament will pin each squad against each other once with the top two teams competing for the tournament championship and a $20,000 prize pool. All games except for the championship game will count towards the teams’ regular season record.
Ticket information for the District Gaming Invitational at the Entertainment and Sports Arena will be available at a later date.
“We are firm believers in Washington, D.C. as a global hub for esports and couldn’t be more excited to welcome NetsGC, Hornets Venom GT and 76ers GC for this premier 2K tournament as part of the 2020 NBA 2K League season,” Zach Leonsis, senior vice president for strategic initiatives at Monumental Sports & Entertainment, said. “Special thanks to NBA 2K League Managing Director Brendan Donohue, the NBA, and our partners at Events DC for sharing in Monumental’s vision to bring the best and brightest in 2K to the nation’s capital.”
“In partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, we’re thrilled to host Wizards District Gaming and the NBA 2K League at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in July for the District Gaming Invitational Presented by Events DC. As a best-in-class venue, the Entertainment and Sports Arena is a place where champions come to win and we look forward to celebrating the NBA 2K League, its talented players, and passionate community for this exciting tournament,” said Gregory A. O’Dell, president and chief executive officer of Events DC. “We thank the NBA for recognizing Washington, DC as a prominent market – as it remains our goal to continue to showcase the District as a top destination for the gaming industry.”
Wizards District Gaming will open the regular season by hosting Mavs Gaming in an NBA 2K League Rivalry Match at the MedStar Wizards District Gaming Studio on April 4. Click here for the complete 2020 schedule.
Wizards District Gaming drafted point guard JBM with the top pick in the 2020 NBA 2K League Draft on Feb. 22 in New York. The team also drafted small forward Just_Awkward in the second round (No. 30 overall), small forward Newdini at No. 37 and utility Brich at No. 51 in the third round. WDG retained ReeseDaGod and Dayfri from last season to complete their six-person roster.
District Gaming Invitational Schedule
Wizards District Gaming vs. NetsGC 1 PM
Hornets Venom GT vs. 76ers GC 2 PM
Wizards District Gaming vs. 76ers GC 3 PM
Wizards District Gaming vs. Hornets Venom GT 4 PM
NetsGC vs. Hornets Venom GT 5 PM
76ers GC vs. NetsGC 6 PM
Championship Game 7 PM
ABOUT WIZARDS DISTRICT GAMING:
Wizards District Gaming is part of the NBA 2K League, a professional esports league co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO). Launched in 2018, the league features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Wizards DG draft and/or retain six gamers as part of a team that competes as unique characters in 5-on-5 play against 22 other teams in a mix of regular-season games, tournaments and playoffs. For more information about Wizards District Gaming, visit http://www.wizardsdg.com/.
ABOUT THE NBA 2K LEAGUE:
The NBA 2K League, a professional esports league co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO), launched in 2018 and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 23 teams features six players who compete as unique characters in 5-on-5 play against the other teams in a mix of regular-season games, tournaments and playoffs. NBA 2K League partners include Anheuser-Busch, AT&T, Champion Athleticwear, Facebook, HyperX, New Era, Panera Bread, Raynor Gaming, SCUF Gaming, and Stance. For more information about the NBA 2K League, visit NBA2KLeague.com.
ABOUT EVENTS DC:
Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, delivers premier event services and flexible venues across the nation’s capital. Leveraging the power of a world-class destination and creating amazing attendee experiences, Events DC generates economic and community benefits through the attraction and promotion of business, athletic, entertainment and cultural activities. Events DC oversees the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an anchor of the District’s hospitality and tourism economy that hosts more than 1.7 million visitors and generates more than $400 million annually in total economic impact, and the historic Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. Events DC manages the RFK Stadium-Armory Campus (RFK Campus), including Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Festival Grounds at RFK Campus, the non-military functions of the DC Armory and the Skate Park at RFK Stadium. Stay current on the 190-acre RFK Campus Redevelopment Project at www.RFKCampus.com. Events DC also built and serves as landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major professional sports stadium in the United States. Events DC manages Gateway DC, R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center and the Entertainment and Sports Arena (www.ESAontheRise.com), all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. For more information, please visit www.eventsdc.com and find us on social media – Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (Events DC), and Twitter (@TheEventsDC).
