The All England Lawn Tennis Club has made an exciting announcement for gaming and tennis enthusiasts alike with the introduction of their upcoming esports event, Wimbledon eChamps featuring TopSpin 2K25. This unique event will bring together the worlds of esports and tennis, offering players a chance to showcase their skills in a competitive virtual setting.
The eChamps event will kick off with open qualifiers, providing TopSpin 2K25 players with the opportunity to climb the rankings and earn a spot in the live finals set to take place at Wimbledon in September. Qualifiers will be held across multiple countries including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Canada, and the US, allowing players from various regions to participate.
Registration for the tournament is currently open, with qualifying matches scheduled to begin on July 6. The in-person finals will be held in the Media Theatre at Wimbledon, where participants will battle it out for the title of the first-ever Wimbledon eChampion. The ultimate prize includes an all-expenses-paid trip to the Gentlemen’s Singles Final in 2025 and a one-of-a-kind gold-plated PlayStation 5 console engraved with the winner’s name and achievement.
Partnering with American Express, the All England Club aims to bring the excitement of gaming to the prestigious Wimbledon event. The Wimbledon eChamps presented by American Express is organized by BLAST, a renowned esports producer known for delivering top-tier gaming experiences.
