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Best Buy announces the largest Madden tournament available.

by: Sean Cahill - posted: 11/26/2013 10:53:00 PM
More On: Madden 25

Electronic retailing giant Best Buy has announced that, starting next Monday, December 2, gamers can flock to various locations and take part in the largest Madden 25 tournament available.  The locations are broken down by market area, hitting all of the largest ones available, and holding regional tournaments.  Registration for these tournaments will be limited to the first 64 gamers to sign up and all players must be at least 18 years of age.  Regional champions will receive a $1,000 Best Buy gift card and a trip for two to Dallas, while the runners-up in each market receive a nice consolation prize of $500.  The finalists will then compete at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, otherwise known as "Jerryworld", to play for another $1,500 Best Buy gift card.  For those of you who are Madden die-hards, be sure to hit the stores next week if you live in an area with the tournament!

Best Buy is rolling out the largest Madden Tournament this year on the PlayStation 4 next Monday, just in time for the holiday season. Starting Monday, Dec. 2, gamers and sports fans across the U.S. will be given the opportunity to compete in Madden NFL 25® gaming tournaments in select Best Buy® stores. The tournament series will culminate with

ULTIMATE GAMERS SHOWDOWN finals at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, on Monday, Dec. 16, where local winners from each market will come together and go head-to-head on the world's largest HD screen. In addition, each market with feature the best of the best in professional gaming as well as the best professional athlete Madden players including Brandon Jacobs of the New York Giants, Mario Manningham of the San Francisco Giants and Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys. 

 

 

Specifics on the tournament:

  • Registration for store tournament events will be on a first-come first-served basis, and stores will only accept registrations in person on the day of each event. Events will feature 64 people in single player elimination, bracket-style format.
  • No purchase or entry fee is required.
  • Contestants must be 18 or older (except Alabama and Nebraska residents who must be 19 or older). 
  • The winner in each market will receive a $1,000 Best Buy gift card and a trip for two (2) to Dallas to compete in the finals, and the runner-up will receive a $500 Best Buy gift card. 
  • During the store events, customers can stop by to cheer on their friends, witness play-by-play commentary by professional shout casters, meet pro gamers and enter for a chance to win Best Buy gift cards and additional prizes, including the hottest games and newest consoles.
  • The Dec. 16 finals at the world famous AT&T stadium will feature special guest appearances to be announced. The contestant who wins the finals competition will receive a $1,500 Best Buy gift card.
  • For more information on the Best Buy ULTIMATE GAMERS SHOWDOWN competition, please check www.bby.com in the coming weeks and/or follow #GamersShowdown on Twitter

The ULTIMATE GAMERS SHOWDOWN in-store tournament event details are as follows: 

 

 

Dec 2:

New York - Union Square (5-10 p.m.)

San Francisco - 13th & Harrison (5-10 p.m.)

 

Dec 4:

Boston - Braintree (5-10 p.m.)

Los Angeles - West LA/Pico Blvd (5-10 p.m.)

 

Dec 10:

Detroit - Novi (5-10 p.m.)

Chicago - North Avenue (5-10 p.m.)

 

Dec 12:

Minneapolis - Richfield (5-10 p.m.)

Atlanta - Alpharetta (5-10 p.m.)

 

Dec 16:

Dallas - Finals - AT&T Stadium (Invitation only)