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OpTic Texas Tournament Sparks Growth and Breaks Esports Records

Kicking off the season right, OpTic Texas hosted the Call of Duty League Major I Tournament at the Esports Stadium Arlington (ESA) on March 4-6. The weekend-long event broke the league’s record for in-person and online viewership and left the arena sold-out, with approximately 75% of ticket buyers from outside DFW.

Undefeatable OpTic Texas Player Pro, Seth
Undefeatable OpTic Texas Player Pro, Seth "Scump" Abner, playing on stage against Atlanta FaZe. Image Credit: Envy Gaming Photo credit: Envy Gaming

For the first time in the season, esports teams are looking to build around a common goal of growth and visibility.