Official Press Release:
Presenting the
AFGC India – Official VBL International Series Qualifier
For the first time in India, gamers from the country can win a chance to participate in the Virtual Bundesliga (VBL) International Series Final in Germany.
The TAG Heuer Virtual Bundesliga expands its global eFootball initiative with collaboration with the Asian Football Gaming Championship (AFGC) for the first ever combined VBL International Series & AFGC Qualifier in India. Staged and managed by AFGC and Sports Roots, the tournament will feature FIFA19 players from New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata competing to become the pride of India and play at the VBL International Finals in Germany and AFGC International Finals. In addition to the Grand Prize for the eventual Champion and another first for Bundesliga fans in India, the participants stand a chance to win exclusive official Bundesliga merchandise including autographed Club jerseys, official Bundesliga match balls, replica Bundesliga trophies and much more.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Tournament Details:
The tournament will be held on FIFA 19 Kickoff Mode with Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 clubs only.
No players can use the same team as their opponent in any given match or use the same team twice in the series.
All games will be played on the Sony PlayStation 4.
Match Duration: 6 minutes per half
Dates and Venues for Regional Qualifiers:
Bengaluru - 6th April
New Delhi – 7th April
Mumbai – 14th April
Kolkata – 20st April
The Final Round of the Regional Qualifiers as well as the National Finals will adopt a home and away format, where the game will be decided by a golden goal if the aggregate scores are tied after the 90-minute duration in the second game.
Ultimately, one champion will be selected from each region and the four regional winners will take part in the National Finals in Kolkata that will eventually decide the Grand Champion from India.
Prizes on offer:
National Champion:
Fully paid trip to Germany to represent India at the finals of the VBL International Series
Fully paid trip to represent India at the AFGC International Finals
Bundesliga Club Jersey with Player Autographs
Live Bundesliga Match on Matchday 33 in the Stadium.
Regional Champion:
Official Autographed Bundesliga Merchandise
Regional Runner Up:
Official Bundesliga Merchandise
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Registration is FREE and open now. Hurry and register at bit.ly/VBLIndia
ABOUT
TAG Heuer Virtual Bundesliga
As a pioneer of the scene, the Tag Heuer Virtual Bundesliga was launched six years ago as the first eSports competition of a professional football league. The Tag Heuer Virtual Bundesliga is still the only eFootball competition of a professional football league, which is directly integrated into the EA Sports FIFA game, which underlines once again its importance. The competition not only creates a wider presence for the Bundesliga and its clubs, but also the opportunity to approach new target groups and to bring young people into contact with the Bundesliga through the reach of EA SPORTS global license product. Through the interesting and innovative game mode, in which participants can qualify online and in offline events for the grand final, all clubs and license players of the Bundesliga are represented and used by the participants.
About Asian Football Gaming Championship
Asian Football Gaming Championship is a premier FIFA tournament that takes places across Asia. Started in 2013, AFGC has spread its reach to over 13 countries. Online and offline tournaments give players the chance to represent their nation at AFGC International Finals, crowning Asia's best FIFA players. So far, AFGC International Finals have been held in Thailand, Malayasia and Singapore. Amateurs are pitted against professionals, giving a chance to upcoming talent to be showcased internationally.
About Sports Roots
Sports Roots is an international sports management company, handling brand development initiatives for some of the most prestigious global sports assets. It has worked extensively with brands like Roland-Garros and Paris Saint-Germain. Its expertise lies in acting as a bridge for international sports brands to successfully connect with the Indian market.
Website: www.sportsroots.in
About Bundesliga International
Bundesliga International is a full subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) and responsible for connecting and inspiring football fans around the globe. Its main focus is to drive internationalisation by driving passion for the Bundesliga with contagious ‘Football as it’s meant to be’ content using the highest technical innovation standards. Bundesliga International is marketing the audiovisual, sponsorship (partnership) rights, brand and digital licenses through a global network of 80 partners.
About the Bundesliga
The Bundesliga is the premier professional association football league in Germany and the football league with the highest average stadium attendance worldwide. The league was established in 1963 and comprises 18 teams which operate on a system of promotion and relegation with the Bundesliga 2. The Bundesliga is broadcast on television in over 200 countries and is operated by Deutsche Fußball Liga.