By Stretch Jenkinson
$150,000 Prize Pool and Chel Bragging Rights Up For Grabs
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NEW YORK (Dec. 22, 2023) – Player registration for the EA SPORTS™ NHL 24 World Championship opened today at www.nhl.com/nhl24, the National Hockey League announced. The annual tournament, which showcases the best EA SPORTS NHL 24 players in the world, will begin play in January with the North American Club Championship qualifiers and the European New Year’s Open.
As announced earlier, this season’s tournament highlights include the return of 32 dedicated NHL Club qualification events, a more condensed season and additional players (4 North American, 2 European) advancing to the World Final event to compete in-person for the elusive World Championship title, Championship belt and $30,000 USD grand prize.
The registration portal for the EA SPORTS™ NHL 24 World Championship™ will close on Tuesday, Jan. 30 for European Online Open Play and on Tuesday, Feb. 13 for North American Online Open Play.
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CORPORATE PARTNERS
Scotiabank is an exclusive Canadian partner of the 2024 EA SPORTS™ NHL 24 World Championship™ and has been a partner of the tournament for six consecutive years. Scotiabank is the Official Bank of the NHL®, Toronto Maple Leafs (who play at Scotiabank Arena), Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames (who play at Scotiabank Saddledome), and Edmonton Oilers. The Bank also supports the Montreal Canadiens. Scotiabank believes Canada’s game should be for all Canadians. That’s why Scotiabank is on a mission to make hockey more diverse, more inclusive and more accessible for all. Learn more visit, here.
Honda, the Official Automotive Partner of the National Hockey League in the United States, is committed to creating memorable and engaging experiences for NHL fans and the hockey community. Honda has supported the NHL’s esports initiatives since the inception of the NHL Gaming World Championship™ in 2018 and continues its strong presence in gaming and esports.
Discover – Discover is the Official Credit Card and Bank of the National Hockey League in the United States and is a first-time partner of the EA SPORTS NHL 24 World Championship. Discover recently launched its “Especially for Everyone” campaign, which features how their products and services ensure all customers feel valued and receive the great customer service that Discover offers. Through the NHL’s growing esports platform, Discover is committed to delivering great experiences to everyone including NHL fans and the larger gaming audience.
LIVE STREAM SCHEDULE (www.twitch.tv/NHL)
- EA SPORTS NHL All-Star Open Final: Friday, February 2, 2024 (1 p.m. ET)
- EA SPORTS NHL Stadium Series Open: Saturday, February 17, 2024 (1 p.m. ET)
- EA SPORTS NHL 24 European Championship: Sunday, March 17, 2024 (1 p.m. ET)
- EA SPORTS NHL 24 North American Championship: Sunday, March 24, 2024 (1 p.m. ET)
- EA SPORTS NHL 24 World Championship Final: Sunday, April 7, 2024 (1 p.m. ET)
The EA SPORTS NHL 24 World Championship will be produced by DreamHack Sports Games (DHSG), a brand of the ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company. EFG is dedicated to creating worlds beyond gameplay and builds innovative ecosystems that enable global communities of players, fans and creators around esports and video games.
As announced in November, leading fan engagement company Rival will serve as the Official Tournament Platform and League Operator for all competitions within the NHL’s esports umbrella, including the EA SPORTS™ NHL World Championship. Rival provides a first-of-its-kind, enterprise platform solution that empowers companies and organizations to leverage the popularity of gaming and esports to acquire new customers.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS (by date)
The top two players from each Club Championship will automatically advance to the North American Championship.
Jan. 6: Toronto Maple Leafs (through Jan. 28)
Jan. 13: Ottawa Senators
Jan. 19: Washington Capitals
Jan. 20: Arizona Coyotes, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Seattle Kraken
Jan. 27: Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Vegas Golden Knights
Jan. 28: Toronto Maple Leafs (Final)
Feb. 3: Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers (Final)
Feb. 10: Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators (Final), Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb. 11: Winnipeg Jets
Feb. 16: New York Islanders
Feb. 17: Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks
*Dates subject to change
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
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