Esports League Coming to Wilton Parks and Recreation

WILTON, CT — The Parks and Recreation Department will be partnering with an online gaming company to bring access to an esports league to Wilton.

Leagues will be run online through GGLeagues and will consist of an eight-week season. Games will be at the same time and day each week with a flexible rescheduling policy, according to a news release from Parks & Rec. At the end of the season, players will participate in a two-week playoff and championship event to crown the champion.

Available games include Rocket League, Madden, Super Smash Bros., Fortnite and Mario Kart. Players can participate from home, but must own a copy of the game, have a console/computer to play it on, have an email address and the ability to play live. A GGLeagues winter esports pass costing $40 is also required.

Competition is divided into three age tiers: 8-12, 13-18 and over 18. The online registration deadline for the winter season is Jan. 17. All games will be played within the Connecticut/Northeast region, and the winner of the league will be crowned the champion of the region.

"GGLeagues is excited to be partnering with Town of Wilton Parks and Recreation to bring esports to their community. Esports continues to grow and it's communities like Wilton who are at the forefront of bringing esports to recreational gamers. We are thrilled to be empowering our partners to provide fun, safe esports competitions for players of all skills and ages," said Erich Bao, CEO of GGLeagues.