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Registrations to compete in the Open Qualifiers and secure a spot at the UK’s first major Fortnite LAN, Red Bull Contested, are now open.
Taking place on May 20th and 21st, aspiring pros and Fortnite enthusiasts from the UK and EU will have the chance to prove their skills in the hopes of taking on top Fortnite talent from across the world live at Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall on June 10th.
The Red Bull Contested Open Qualifiers registrations are now open:
- EU players can register for Red Bull Contested here (qualifier takes place May 21st)
- UK players can register for Red Bull Contested here (qualifier takes place May 20th)
The Open Qualifiers will consist of four games for the EU and the UK, originally accommodating 100 players each. However, these have now been expanded:
Standard scoring rules will apply, with placements and eliminations determining your score. The top ten players from both the UK and EU qualifiers will advance to the main competition.
Qualified players will receive complimentary entry to the tournament and full coverage of accommodation, travel and meals during the event.
Taking place on June 10th 2023, the main tournament, Red Bull Contested, is the UK’s first major Fortnite LAN tournament and will welcome the world’s best Fortnite players to McEwan Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland, to compete in a unique battle royale tournament.
Confirmed professional players already include Martin “MrSavage” Foss Andersen, Harry “Veno” Pearson, Thomas “Th0masHD” Høxbro Davidsen, Jaden “Wolfiez” Ashman and Zachariah “Pinq” Siddall.
EE is the official Premium Partner for Red Bull Contested, while noblechairs is Official Gaming Chair Partner.
AGON by AOC is Official Monitor Partner of Red Bull Contested
AGON by AOC is supporting Red Bull Contested as the Official Monitor Partner. The brand has also supported other events in the past like Red Bull Campus Clutch.
AGON by AOC – leading gaming monitor and IT accessories brand – recently announced its position as the world’s number one gaming monitor brand, as declared by the IDC Quarterly Gaming Tracker report for Q4/2022.
Anna Stefańczyk, AOC Global Marketing Lead, said: “We are thrilled to be the world’s top gaming monitor brand. This couldn’t be possible without the incredible support of the gaming scene and customers worldwide who faithfully trust our expertise to deliver exceptional products with great value. As we continue to grow, we are committed to bringing innovative and state-of-the-art products to the market, tailored to the preferences of our diverse gaming community.”
AGON by AOC offers a comprehensive line-up of gaming monitors, which appeals to a wide range of gamers with its three sub-categories: AOC Gaming, AGON and AGON PRO.
Esports News UK will be back with more Red Bull Contested content powered by AGON by AOC.
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Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 degree in Multi-Media Journalism in 2007.
As a long-time gamer having first picked up the NES controller in the late ’80s, he has written for a range of publications including GamesTM, Nintendo Official Magazine, industry publication MCV and others. He worked as head of content for the British Esports Federation up until February 2021, when he stepped back to work full-time on Esports News UK and offer esports consultancy and freelance services. Note: Dom still produces the British Esports newsletter on a freelance basis, so our coverage of British Esports is always kept simple – usually just covering the occasional press release – because of this conflict of interest.
