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FACEIT unveils partnership with UCEA for varsity leagues

Esports platform and tournament organiser FACEIT has launched a partnership with the Unified Collegiate Esports Association (UCEA) to host its leagues for the 2020-2021 academic year.

The platform will be used to host leagues for Rocket League, Overwatch, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

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FACEIT will provide its platform and staff to support the leagues, while UCEA will see North America’s top collegiate esports players from all member institutions use the platform. Leagues for all three games are scheduled to begin in September, with more set to join the platform early next year.