Tournament Begins, Tuesday, May 26 and Concludes Saturday, May 30 on UGL’s Twitch Page
Oakland, Calf. (May 25) – The Ultimate Gaming League (UGL) is pleased to announce that the upcoming 64-person Pros vs. Joes Madden Tournament bracket is full. However, UGL will be streaming the tournament in its entirety live on https://www.twitch.tv/uglworld_tv beginning tomorrow, May 26, alongside a text-to-donate campaign to benefit the Fam1st Family Foundation. The foundation has joined together through The Oakland Pledge, with other Oakland-based charities’ efforts to help those hit hard by COVID-19.
“Filling up the tournament was a huge milestone, but we really want casual and serious gamers to check out the Pros vs. Joes stream,” said pro quarterback and UGL co-founder Josh Johnson. “The show we have produced will have something for everyone. If you are a Madden fan and want to support a great cause, you should definitely tune in.”
The tournament takes place from May 26-30 and the winner will qualify to play against NFL players in another UGL Madden tournament next month. The live play begins at 4pm and the Pros vs. Joes tournament coverage beginning at 6pm PT, which includes special commentary, guests, music and giveaways.
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ABOUT THE ULTIMATE GAMING LEAGUE
The Ultimate Gaming League (UGL) is a startup esports media company based in Oakland, Calif. that hosts its own branded esports tournaments and championships. The overall goal and mission is to create an experience that speaks to the essence of gaming lifestyle and culture – that gamers are all the same on the sticks. UGL seeks to expand the culture of esports beyond competitive gaming to create and engage a broader community of gamers through entertainment and education. For more information go to www.uglworld.com and follow UGL on social media @uglworld.
ABOUT FAM1st FOUNDATION
Founded in 2011, the Fam 1st Family Foundation was established to ensure that youth from Oakland, Calif. were provided with opportunities to expand their horizons through sports and family support services. Since the inception the Fam 1st Family Foundation has served youth around the world using sports as a metaphor for life emphasizing adaptability, resilience and determination. For more information go to www.fam1stfamilyfoundation.org.
ABOUT THE OAKLAND PLEDGE
The Oakland Pledge brings together five causes that will positively impact the areas of Oakland that need it most during these tough times. With so much uncertainty facing us during the Covid-19 pandemic, The Oakland Pledge is working to support various charities working for the same goal – extending a hand in this time of crisis. Athletes dedicated #TheOaklandPledge include Marshawn Lynch, Josh Johnson, Marcus Peters and Rodney Hudson. For more information go to www.theoaklandpledge.com.
