Gripping BFBS Esports teams up with UK military for Rocket League
BFBS will provide production, broadcast and operational backing for the Rocket League Interservice Championship in Sunderland, deepening its collaboration with the Tri-Service Esports Associations as the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force compete for service honours.
BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) Esports will expand its involvement in UK defence esports by supporting the upcoming Rocket League Interservice Championship, taking place on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 December at the National Esports Performance Campus (NEPC) in Sunderland. The support follows a year that included the organisation’s first Pro League Grand Final and its recent media partnership with the International Defence Esports Games.
BFBS Esports Strengthens Ties with UK Military
The Championship, hosted by the Tri-Service Esports Associations, will see the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force compete in Rocket League. BFBS will provide production, broadcast, operational assistance and on-site hosting. A press preview is scheduled for Tuesday 9 December, with the matches streamed on the BFBS Esports Twitch channel.
Lt Peri Stynes, Royal Navy Esports Secretary, said: “Esports is growing rapidly in the Armed Forces and hosting an Interservice Finals at the NEPC Sunderland lays the foundations for what’s to come for the sport. None of this is possible however without the passion and dedication of service individuals, and the support that BFBS provides them to make these aspirations a reality.”
Robert Wylie, Head of BFBS Esports, said: “Over the last few years, we’ve built a strong connection with the tri-service Esports Associations, and this event is a natural continuation of that partnership. We’re proud to support them once again and build on our growing history of working together to foster a stronger, healthier esports scene within the UK military. The Rocket League Championship will be a showcase of the very best players and teams from across the services, a platform to celebrate the talent and competitive spirit within the UK Armed Forces.”
