Monster Energy is hosting its first Apex Legends tournament for Twitch viewers, pairing professional and casual players alike to compete against each other for a $100,000 charity prize. Teams will compete in a Kill Race format where points are awarded for kill totals and finishing positions in each round.
12 squads will compete in the competition, including five community teams selected through open play-in rounds, two Monster-backed teams made up of Twitch streamers LuluLuvely, Tyler "TeePee" Polchow, and Tanner "Rogue" Trebb, and five Twitch streamer teams organized by five captains. As a Twitch Drop during the competition, Monster Energy's unique Holospray will also be available to spectators.
The Monster Energy Apex Legends tournament will be held from November 10-14.
Beverage-Backed Game Tournaments
Monster Energy Announces a New Apex Legends Tournament
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