The National Football League and EA Sports will again collaborate to host the Madden NFL x HBCU Tournament, continuing their commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
The tournament offers exclusive HBCU student eligibility for the Madden NFL 25 competition, with the top four finalists earning a trip to Orlando during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games Week. Participating students will battle for the title and gain experience working with EA Sports and a shadowing opportunity at a professional Madden NFL Championship Series broadcast.
“We are proud to continue this program for its fifth year in collaboration with EA Sports in our dedication to providing HBCU students with unparalleled competitive fun, mentorship and career experience,” said Ed Kiang, vice president of video gaming for the NFL. “This year’s program continues to celebrate the intersection of culture, sports and gaming while amplifying the voices of HBCU students.”
Registration is now open, with online qualifiers scheduled for December 20–21, 2024, as well as January 3–4 and January 10–11, 2025. Players will be invited for a last chance qualifier on January 12 before they head to the elimination rounds January 18–19. The top finalists will advance to Orlando during MCS Playoffs Week, January 28 through February 1, in conjunction with the 2025 Pro Bowl Games Week.
Finalists will have an opportunity to get hands-on experience with how EA Sports produces games, connect with employees and leadership and learn about career opportunities.
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