Cyberzone supports inter-school gaming community with Smart’s University Clash Tournament

MANILA, Philippines — Cyberzone, the largest chain of IT retail stores in the Philippines, continues to bring together an expanding tech community at various esports segments in the country.

Last September 19, Smart Communications held its University Clash Finals at SM City North EDSA.

Esports has rapidly transformed from a niche hobby to a mainstream phenomenon, and the Philippines' educational institutions are no exception to this trend.

Embracing this change, Smart Communications made a significant stride in promoting esports within the academic sphere by launching the eagerly anticipated University Clash tournament in July.

Sixty-four teams from across the nation vied for supremacy in a nationwide playoff during the groundbreaking event. Smart's University Clash represents a pivotal moment where esports and education converge to create a new frontier of competition and skills development.

From thrilling matches and intense rivalries, to exposure of exceptional talents, eight teams have emerged victorious and reached the finals. These elite eight teams went head-to-head in a battle for the coveted winner's title.

Here's a closer look at the teams that have made it to the quarterfinals:

1st match: Teletigers Gold vs EAC Generals

2nd match: HCDC B vs HCDC A

3rd match: Viridis Arcus vs FEU Invicta

4th match: Kabud Esports vs Excelsiors Esports

While the tournament aims to shape the future and recognize the potential of esports as a legitimate avenue for skills development and vast opportunities, Cyberzone continues to support gaming communities across all demographics and positively influence the youth’s growing passion in tech and the gaming arena.

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