Alienware Collegiate Clash kicks off Apex Legends championship showdown today
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Summary
Alienware is partnering with six colleges in the US to establish gaming lounges, which will act as hubs for community, creativity and career growth in the collegiate esports ecosystem.
The lounges give students a space to connect, compete and grow, while also providing talent development and the chance to launch students into gaming-related careers.
The company has also launched its inaugural Alienware Collegiate Clash (AWCC25), which united 20 top teams from across North America, featuring Apex Legends.
AWCC25 is set to redefine the collegiate esports landscape, with plans to expand partnerships with more schools next year.
Esports is becoming increasingly popular at college level, with nearly 200 US colleges and universities offering esports programmes, and approximately $20m awarded in esports scholarships last year, according to esportsearnings.com.