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EA Sports Madden NFL Esports and Full Sail University Announce Strategic Collaboration
Madden NFL 25 Championship Series Competitions to Take Place at Full Sail University WINTER PARK, Fla., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Madden NFL 25
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[{"type":"text","content":"Madden NFL 25 Championship Series Competitions to Take Place at Full Sail University\nWINTER PARK, Fla., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Madden NFL 25 Championship Series (MCS 25) announced a new home for upcoming competition at Full Sail University, an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies. As part of the collaboration, all MCS 25 regular season events will take place at the university in Winter Park, Florida, just down the road from EA's headquarters in Orlando, Florida. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe state-of-the-art esports arena, known as the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress, will host the top Madden competitors across a total of six events from September 2024 through January 2025. In support of these world-class esports events, Full Sail graduates will assist in the broadcast production and students within the university's media & entertainment programs will gain hands-on experience shadowing the MCS team. As part of the move, the MCS team will also contribute to a scholarship fund for Full Sail University students. \n\"Full Sail University is the perfect home for the upcoming MCS 25 season,\" said Andrew Echanique, Director of NA Football Esports, Electronic Arts (EA). \"Not only does the Fortress provide unique technical capabilities for our production team but also offers invaluable educational opportunities for students to create memorable experiences for our players and fans.\"\n\"There is so much to celebrate in this news,\" stated John P. Saboor, Executive Director, Head of Partnerships at Full Sail University. \"We continue to be laser focused on aligning Full Sail and its students with the world's most successful brands, and this partnership with EA Sports Madden NFL Esports will serve as an amazing opportunity to create real-world experience for our students to learn alongside some of the industry's most talented professionals. Full Sail is excited to showcase our world-class esports venue, and our students as next-gen industry talent. We can't wait to highlight this experience as a springboard to the art of what is possible with one of the industry's most iconic publishers.\" \nMCS 25 competition is set to debut at Full Sail University with the Kickoff Classic on September 4. The top eight Madden NFL 25 players will trave...