With limited athletic and social opportunities available due to COVID-19, the City of Plymouth is taking some sports competitions virtual. The city is set to hold a new online eSports gaming league beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16.

The five-week eSports leagues offer residents the opportunity to compete in a secure, fun gaming environment where they can play soccer, basketball, football and soccer with cars.

Title/Game Options
Each participant may select up to three of the four available titles/games to play – and will complete in three matches per week in his or her selected titles.

• FIFA Soccer
• Rocket League (soccer with cars)
• NBA 2K (basketball)
• NFL Madden Football

How it Works
Participants play remotely from their home gaming consoles – XBox One, PlayStation 4 or 5 (PS4/PS5), Nintendo Switch and/or computer (PC). Participants will be matched up with opponents in three competitive games each week, to be played between 2-7 p.m. This flexible scheduling allows participants to communicate with their opponents to select competition times that work for all players.

Participants compete in one of three age groups:

• Ages 7-12
• Ages 13-18
• Ages 19 and older

All leagues run five weeks for the regular season. Top competitors will be invited back for a sixth and final week for the playoff tournament. Participants have the chance to win free Blaze Fire Game merchandise gift cards each week and the winner will receive a championship trophy.

Register, More Information
The first league is set for Sept. 16-Oct. 20, with a second league scheduled for Nov. 4-Dec. 8. Cost to participate in a league is $75 for Plymouth residents and $86 for non-residents.

Register online or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 763-509-5200.