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‘Absolute win for our gamers’: Esports league to hold finals at Full Sail University in June

WINTER PARK, Fla. — The XP League, an esports league modeled after classic youth sports organizations, will be holding its North American Finals at Full Sail University in June.

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The finals are set to happen from June 25 to June 26.

The XP League’s North American Finals will include 28 of the top-performing teams from around the U.S. and Canada.


The league is the first of its kind for children in the 8-to-15-year-old age range.

“The opportunity to hold the XP League North American Finals at Full Sail University is an absolute win for our gamers,” stated Jay Melamed, CEO of XP League. “The experience being created for our families will be unparalleled. No other sport allows kids to play like a pro. The production of this event is truly at a professional level, and our kids are the stars. XP League’s relationship with Full Sail University continues to pay dividends in providing access to amazing candidates and learning opportunities, this event is icing on the cake.”


To learn more about XP League, click here.

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Katlyn Brieskorn, WFTV.com

Katlyn Brieskorn is a Digital Assignment Editor at WFTV. She joined Channel 9 in July 2019.