New Duke-UNC rivalry buds at Triangle Esports Championship
The Triangle Esports Championship is riding the wave of interest of esports, or video gaming, which is perhaps the fastest growing sport in the world.
Posted — UpdatedJosh Gabay and Anthony Rodriquez are the core of Duke University's new esports team.
They're ready to test their skills this Sunday at the Durham Armory.
Video gaming, or esports, is perhaps the fastest growing sport in the world.
The Triangle Esports Championship is riding the wave of interest.
McDuffie said the championship huge for gamers and game developers.
It’s big for Lenovo gaming systems made in the Triangle, McDuffie said.
And he said fans follow their favorite esports stars and big esports team rivalries.
A new team rivalry isn't so new in the Triangle.
“Carolina versus Duke: Smash Brothers, Ultimate Battle,” McDuffie said.
The Duke-UNC grudge match takes place 11 days before the schools’ next clash on the basketball court.
“I'm just fortunate to see that we're also brewing another side of the rivalry, which is through esports,” Gabay said.
For Kramden Institute and the Triangle Literacy Council, the event means a big boost for their mission.
“All the net proceeds will go to fund digital inclusion and literacy efforts around the Triangle,” said Michael Abensour, executive director of Kramden Institute.
The championship starts 11 a.m. Sunday in the Durham Armory, at 212 Foster Street.
Fans can watch it online or in person.
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