You can test your gaming skills on the virtual pitches of FIFA 14 this weekend at the summer tournaments hosted by Power League Gaming at Magic Planet in Dubai.

The live contests, held on Friday and Saturday exclusively at City Centre Mirdif and Mall of the Emirates, respectively, will give gamers the chance to earn their spot in the upcoming Million Player challenge in Abu Dhabi.

With the popularity of FIFA at an all-time high and the timing coinciding with the World Cup in Brazil, the turnout should be strong.

“Anyone from teens to grandparents can enter, there is no limits with FIFA,” said Adham Badawy, senior marketing manager of Magic Planet.

The age resitriction is 10 and above and the registration deadline will close 30 minutes before the start of the event (15:00). The game will be played on the PlayStation 4 platform and will feature a head-to-head, single elimination format.

The length of halves will be four minutes in the group and knock out stage, and six minutes in the qualifiers and final. The other match settings can be viewed at www.powerleaguegaming.com.

Each day of the tournament, 500 winners will receive a ticket to the Million Player, which will run from June 26 to the day of the final on July 26 at Al Jazira’s Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

A number of prizes will be up for grabs with the first-place finisher winning Dh1 million. Second and third place will receive cars, while fourth to 16th place will get cash ranging from Dh5,000 to Dh15,000. Gifts will go to finishers from 17th to 256. 

“Players globally are winning millions of dollars and we want to support local events with great partners,” added Badawy. “It is fun, social, competitive and you have the chance to win amazing prizes and become part of the gaming community not just here but across the region.”

The participation fee is Dh30 and contestants can register by visiting the PLG Zone at Magic Planet or the official website. VENUE: City Centre Mirdif and Mall of the Emirates in Dubai

WHAT: Power League Gaming’s FIFA 14 summer tournaments
WHEN: Friday and Saturday at 15:00
Sport360 VERDICT: Whether you’re a hardcore gamer or a recreational player, Power League Gaming’s tournaments are a great place to showcase your virtual skills and win prizes.
CONTACT: To register, visit the PGL Zone at Magic Planet or www.powerleaguegaming.com