MotoGP Esports is set to return this year with bigger prizes and an expanded format, it has been announced. The 2022 event follows a similar path to previous seasons, with a series of four Online Challenges deciding the top 24 virtual riders in the world to go into the Pro Draft, on PC, PlayStation and…Continue reading “MotoGP Esports returns for 2022 with expanded format, €50,000 prize pool”»
The first round of the 2021 MotoGP eSport Global Series is today, and you can watch it live online. After a series of time-based challenges within the MotoGP 20 game earlier this year, the 11-rider field is set for four rounds of the Global Series to determine the 2021 MotoGP eSport champion. The first round…Continue reading “MotoGP eSport Global Series Round 1 kicks off today”»
MotoGP is currently enjoying some of the best racing in its history. The 2020 season was completely unpredictable, while the 2021 season has started in a similar fashion. Six manufacturer teams, a packed grid and you simply do not know who will win each race. Incredible. But there is one noticeable absentee – six-time world…Continue reading “The final MotoGP eSport Championship qualifier is now open”»
We’re nearly at the end of the qualifying online time trial round, as the third out of four challenges is now open for the 2021 MotoGP eSport Championship. Using the MotoGP 20 game on PC, PlayStation or Xbox, this week’s challenge is set at Silverstone, and in typically British style, it’s been raining. If these…Continue reading “You can now enter the third MotoGP eSport Championship challenge”»
The second of four qualifying time trials is now open for the 2021 MotoGP eSport Championship. Using the MotoGP 20 game on PC, PlayStation or Xbox, this week’s challenge is set at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar. The venue is regularly the season opener for the real-life championship and recently held a pre-season test…Continue reading “The second MotoGP eSport Championship challenge is now live”»
It’s time to don some virtual leathers and pretend to be Dani Pedrosa in his prime, as the 2021 MotoGP eSport Championship is now open for entry. Played within the MotoGP 20 video game on PC, PS4 and Xbox One – plus PS5 and Xbox Series via backwards compatibility – anyone can now enter the…Continue reading “MotoGP eSport Championship 2021 is now live”»
In a unique twist to the 2021 MotoGP eSport season, the opening challenge will be using a classic rider from the sport’s history around the undulating Laguna Seca circuit. Further intrigue has been provided by a fan vote, via social media, to pick the first rider. Now that the #PickALegend voting is complete, Dani Pedrosa…Continue reading “Dani Pedrosa will be the first MotoGP eSport Challenge rider”»
The MotoGP eSport Championship returns in its fifth season for 2021 with new opportunities to qualify, the use of classic motorcycles from championship history and the chance to vote on which bikes are used. It all starts now, as voting is open, 3rd February to select which classic bike and rider combination is going to…Continue reading “MotoGP eSport Championship 2021 calendar and structure announced”»