➡️MotoGP eSport Championship
The MotoGP eSport Championship is the official virtual championship for MotoGP racing, organized by Dorna Sports, which is also the organizing body for real-world MotoGP. The championship is held annually and uses the official video game MotoGP™25 developed by Milestone. The championship brings together the best players from around the world to compete for the title of Virtual World Champion.
➡️Championship Structure and Stages
The championship consists of two main consecutive stages:
· Pro Draft: This is the open qualifying stage in which all players can participate. It consists of 4 Online Challenges. In each challenge, players compete in Time Attack mode, where they attempt to set the fastest single lap time on a specified circuit, using a predetermined rider and motorcycle, and without any other competitors on the track. The challenges are available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC via Steam.
· Global Series: This is the final stage reached by the top players. Eleven players, selected by the official MotoGP teams during the "Draft Selection" phase, compete here. The Global Series consists of 3 Rounds, each containing Sprint races and a Main race. The first and second rounds are held online (virtually), while the third and final round is held live at the Milan Games Week event in Italy, where points are doubled, intensifying the competition and excitement.
➡️How to Qualify and Compete
To qualify for the Global Series, players must successfully pass the Pro Draft stage:
· Ranking and Points: During the four Online Challenges, points are awarded to the top 15 players on each platform and region (Europe and the Rest of the World) based on their ranking, using the official MotoGP points system (25 points for 1st place, 20 for 2nd, 16 for 3rd, and so on).
· Final Draft Selection: At the end of the challenges, 30 players (15 from Europe and 15 from the Rest of the World) qualify for the "Draft Selection" phase. The 11 real MotoGP teams then each select one player to represent them in the Global Series.
➡️Prizes and Broadcasting
· Prizes: The championship typically features a prize pool, but the specific amount for 2025 has not yet been announced in the available search results.
· Watching the Championship: Fans can follow the Global Series events via digital channels such as the official motogp.com website, and the YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitch channels of MotoGP and MotoGP eSport, as well as some selected television channels.
➡️Tips for New Viewers
If you are following the championship for the first time, the following points may help you understand it better:
· The Virtual Rider: In the Global Series, each player represents a real MotoGP™ team, just like the riders do in the real world. This adds a realistic dimension and team loyalty element.
· The Thrill Factor: The final live round with double points means the championship lead can change in the final moments, creating exciting and unpredictable viewing.
