The global “Race to Las Vegas” for the prestigious World Tennis Esports Championships, set for September 9-10, is electrifying the esports world as one of the eight national league finals launches this weekend in Australia. This event marks the beginning of a decisive phase throughout June and July, where national champions will be crowned and earn their coveted spots to compete in Las Vegas.
The action begins Down Under with the WTEC25 Australian National Finals, hosted by the Australian Esports League (AEL). This highly anticipated event will take place on June 7th at the AEL Melbourne Esports Showcase within Melbourne Oz Comic-Con. Top Australian players will compete in Tennis Esports (available on Meta Quest) for the chance to represent their nation on the world stage.
Learn more about the event here: https://ael.org.au/wtec25/
Following Australia’s lead, the series of national championships continues across the globe:
- Switzerland: The Swiss Championships will ignite the European leg on June 14th at the Leman Center in Prilly, proudly sponsored by Coop.
- A major day of competition follows on June 22nd, featuring three national finals:
- United Kingdom: The UK Championships will unfold in Leeds.
- Canada: The Canadian Championships will be held in partnership with Esports Canada and Tennis Canada.
- Austria: The focus shifts to Austria on June 25th, with their national finals hosted at Sportradar’s headquarters in Vienna, in cooperation with the Austrian Tennis Federation (ÖTV).
- Germany: The month culminates with the German Championships on June 27th, hosted at the prestigious WTA Bad Homburg and sponsored by Solarwatt. The German champion will not only secure a ticket to Las Vegas but also a unique spot at the WTA Finals in Bad Homburg.
The remaining national league finals will be announced shortly, completing the roster of world-class talent heading to Las Vegas. Each championship promises intense competition and highlights the growing synergy between traditional sports and the dynamic world of esports.
Stay tuned as these national heroes emerge, ready to battle for the ultimate title of World Tennis Esports Champion.