For avid gamers and eSports fans, one of the biggest days of the calendar year is almost here. The Virgin Media ELOI finals are coming to Dublin on Thursday and there's a stacked line-up of clashes for fans to enjoy.
While the appetite and buzz around eSports is far from a new thing around the world, in recent years, Irish fans have had their own league, teams and players to support.
After a thrilling and entertaining group stage campaign, just eight players remain, with the chance to be crowned the Virgin Media ELOI champion on the line.
On Thursday night, fans will be able to flock to The Camden in Dublin to watch the drama unfold, with reigning ELOI champion XampL_YT representing Dundalk still in this year's competition.
Doors open at 5:30pm, with the best of Ireland's EA FC players kicking off the action at 6:30pm.
2024 Virgin Media ELOI Finals: Quarterfinal line-up
The chance of ELOI silverware remains a possibility for a host of players and League of Ireland clubs, and here's the full draw for the quarterfinals:
Cork City v Cobh Ramblers
Shamrock Rovers v UCD
Dundalk v Waterford
Drogheda United v Wexford
Here's the players representing the clubs in the final eight:
Cork City - Ciaran Walsh (WYLDE_WeLLy)
Cobh Ramblers - Conor Dooley (ImDooleyyy)
Shamrock Rovers - Tyrone Ryan (TyroneRyann)
UCD - JP sleator (JP_Sleator)
Dundalk - Eric Finn (XampL_YT)
Waterford - Jordan Hayes
Drogheda United - Owen Mulligan (owenmulligan)
Wexford - Mark Hayes (TheEmeraldMH)
Along with the entertaining night of action, rapper Yung Shakur will also perform live for onlookers and when the champion is confirmed, an after party will be held at The Camden for fans and players to mix.
With the honour of being crowned as the Virgin Media ELOI champion for 2024 on the line, there's no doubt that the occasion will be tense and entertaining for all.
Tickets for the event can be purchased through Eventbrite or here.
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