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MotoGP eSport Championship partners with Oakley

The MotoGP eSport Championship has brought in North American lifestyle brand Oakley as a partner for the 2020 season.

Online qualification for the 2020 season begins on March 5th, with players competing in a number of online challenges to secure a place in the draft.

The 2020 championship begins on May 31st at the Italian Grand Prix where the the first of four rounds will take place. From there, the championship moves to Austria, back to Italy and culminates at the final round of the MotoGP season in Valencia.

Ben Goss, Global Marketing Director of Oakley, discussed the partnership in a release: “The MotoGP team has done a phenomenal job in establishing the Championship as one of the top racing competitions in eSports, and we’re looking forward to working with the team at Mugello and beyond to create an unforgettable season for gamers and fans across the world.