The California State Fair partners with gaming behemoths, TWITCH and The Republic of Gamers, along with NRG Esports to host our first-ever Esports Competition! Competitors from around the GALAXY will go head to head in the biggest titles in gaming; Overwatch, NBA2K, Apex Legends, Super Smash Brothers, and more. Here are 6 ways to join in on the fun!
All the fun will be hosted in Expo building 5 every day of the fair, July 12th through the 28th!
GarrettG
GarrettG is one of the most accomplished players in Rocket League’s history. He was a founding member of the team Kings of Urban, which he would lead to many notable victories from 2015 to 2016 before joining NRG Esports for Season 2 of the RLCS. Along with teammate Fireburner, GarrettG is the only other player to appear in all 6 RLCS Finals.
Nairo
Nairo is a top 5 PGR ranked Smash pro, but also the most beloved content creator in all of Smash. The Naifu Nation, as his fans are called, are some of the most loyal and rabid fans in all of esports. You can’t miss the Naifu’s spamming Nairo’s emotes whenever he is streaming or playing in a tournament.
Andreas “Nevix” Karlsson is a Swedish player on the San Francisco Shock, an Overwatch team franchise within the Overwatch League. Nevix began competing in Overwatch as far back as 2015 when the game was still in closed beta. In 2017, Nevix joined the San Francisco Shock for Overwatch League’s Inaugural Season to fill in the “Flex” position. Nevix continues to amaze fans and viewers alike with his D.va and Genji gameplay, and has remained a staple player, competitor, and personality on the San Francisco Shock since.