The ECUP Gamer Tournament, Peru’s largest amateur eSports event, is back for its third edition with a prize pool of over 35,000 soles. Organized by the Technological University of Peru (UTP), this year’s tournament will feature four popular video games: DOTA 2, ValuingEfootball, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Peruvian gamers will have a unique opportunity to showcase their skills and compete for amazing prizes.
The tournament will kick off with a virtual phase in early July for participants from UTP campuses in Chiclayo, Huancayo, Chimbote, Piura, Ica, Arequipa, and Trujillo. The semifinals will be held in these cities, with the grand final set to take place in Lima. The winner of the individual Efootball tournament will receive 7,000 soles, while champions in the other video games will be awarded 10,000 soles per team. In addition to cash prizes, winners will also gain recognition and visibility in the Peruvian eSports scene.
Alejandra Rojas, Director of Employability at UTP said “At the Technological University of Peru we recognize the potential of the gaming world and are committed to its development. The ECUP Gamer Tournament provides a platform for Peruvian gamers to showcase their talents and compete in a professional setting. We aim to promote teamwork, healthy competition and the development of new skills among our students and the gaming community at large.”
In addition to the tournament UTP will offer various activities aimed at promoting professional development in eSports and video game development. These activities include gaming workshops, informative talks
