A major gaming event and tournament, the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience is back for its second year as the country’s largest national mall-based gaming tournament. The event aims to make esports accessible to everyone, bringing people from all walks of life together to participate in the thrilling world of esports.
From June to September 2024, eight qualifier events will be held at Hyprop Malls nationwide, leading up to the National Final at Canal Walk in Cape Town in September. The featured game, EA FC 24™, appeals to a wide age group, ensuring there's something for everyone, from casual players to seasoned pros.
Players can sign up at various Hyprop Malls to participate in one of the seven heats held from Friday to Sunday. The top four players from each heat will advance to the Mall Final, joining the four online qualifiers.
In addition to the main eFootball tournament, attendees can enjoy a variety of smaller competitions and activations, including Beatsaber VR competitions, pop-up shops with exclusive gaming gear, and opportunities to compete in popular PC games like Minecraft, Rocket League and Fortnite.
Participants can also join racing games, keyboard rebuild challenges, and daily fighting game tournaments (Tekken, Street Fighter) with prizes. Additionally, there’s a major Call of Duty Tournament with a R60,000 prize pool.
Dates and Venues:
Somerset Mall: Online Qualifier 9 Jun | Event 14 to 16 Jun
Rosebank Mall: Online Qualifier 16 Jun | Event 21 to 23 Jun
The Glen: Online Qualifier 23 Jun | Event 28 to 30 Jun
Clearwater Mall: Online Qualifier 7 Jul | Event 12 to 14 Jul
Woodlands Boulevard: Online Qualifier 14 Jul | Event 19 to 21 Jul
Table Bay Mall: Online Qualifier 4 Aug | Event 9 to 11 Aug
Capegate: Online Qualifier 18 Aug | Event 23 to 25 Aug
Canal Walk: Online Qualifier 8 Sep | Event 11 to 15 Sep
