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Team Vitality, a global leader in esports, is proud to announce V.BOAT as the home of BLAST.tv Paris Major. This will increase fan engagement and celebrate Paris. V.BOAT, along with the iconic bateaux-mousches, will float on the Seine in celebration of the pinnacle esports event coming to Team Vitality’s hometown.
The floating headquarters is a hub that will host a number of activities, including the opportunity to test their skills with the legendary player ZywOo at ZywOo’s Corner. Fans can also attend viewing parties and learn new Rocket League rules from Zen, Alpha54 and Radosin. V.BOAT, adorned with Team Vitality branding will also act as a shuttle to take fans to the Accor arena for the BLAST.tv Paris Major.
TEAM VITALITY’S V.BOAT, HOME OF THE BLAST.TV PARIS MAJOR
Team Vitality, following their recent victory at the BLAST.tv Premier Spring Groups, 2023, has secured their place in the Legends Stage for the BLAST.tv Paris Major. This is a historic occasion for Team Vitality as they prepare to compete for the first-time in a major CS:GO event on their own soil.
The French team won the IEM Rio 2023 recently, demonstrating their strong mentality and determination throughout the competition.
Nicolas Maurer commented “As this was the first time that the CS:GO Major took place on our own soil, we had to think big. Our own boat on Seine pays homage to our Parisian roots and offers our fans an experience that they will never forget. They will have the opportunity to play against a real professional, ZywOo. Our team hopes to represent France as far as they can in the competition, and give them a memorable performance.”
TAILOR MADE ACTIVITIES FOR ESPORTS FANS
During the Champions Stage participants can enjoy CS:GO games in Bercy or online. They can also come to the V.BOAT and have a good time. Team Vitality and its partners have prepared an entire programme of activities in which fans are welcome to participate throughout the weekend.
Fans who are unable to attend will still be able to watch the action on social media through Team Vitality’s and GG.Bet’s accounts. Julien “Adyboo”, a leading player in French esports is in charge of streaming every moment of this incredible experience.
- Re-invent Rocket League rules EVNIA (20th May, 2:30 – 4:30pm)
Team Vitality will be sharing the day with our incredible Rocket League French roster Zen, Alpha54 and Radosin. Through our social media, fans will be able invent new Rocket League rules. The best set of rules will be chosen by players after a selection is made from the new rules created by fans. On the V.BOAT they can challenge Team Vitality to a game using the new rules.
- CHERRY XTRFY (20th and 21st May, all day long)
Take on the beast of CS:GO himself! Fans who are confident will have the opportunity to compare their CSGO skills against ZywOo’s score on Aimlab. They can win a diploma stating their skill level and a comparison of the French Goat with them!
- Play (May 20th from 4.45pm – 6.45pm and 21st from 1 – 3 pm)
JBL will test the hearing abilities of CSGO fans using JBL Quantum Headphones. Firstly, a quiz on CS:GO maps. Then, a shouting contest to beat our captain apEX’s decibel score. The top 10 will then be split into two teams, each consisting of five people. They will compete in BO1 challenges. The winning team will receive some prizes… and can boast that they shout louder than ApEX!
- Experience a premium moment at the GG.Zone (20th & 21st all day)
Enjoy the catering and relax in a VIP lounge.
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Win with the Kingston Fury’s Claw Crane
Kingston Fury Claw Crane will restore your childhood spirit. You can win a variety of prizes with this free claw machine: SSD, Merch and Goodies, Paris Jerseys, Merch, Goodies, etc. You will have the chance to play during the entire boat activation.
TRAVEL DIRECTLY ACROSS SEINE TO THE MAJOR
V.BOAT offers a shuttle service to help you discover Paris, home of Team Vitality!
The following are the timings (Paris Time):
Saturday, May 20,
- Docked in Trocadero at Port Debilly
- Navigation on the Seine
- 12:15 – 12:45 Docked in Quai Saint-Bernard, (48deg50’47.1’’N 2deg21’45.9’’E)
- Navigation on the Seine 12:45-13:00
- Docked in Bercy 48deg50’05.6″N 2deg22’47.2″E
- Navigation on the Seine 19:00 – 21:30
- Docked in Bercy 48deg50’05.6″N 22deg22’47.2″E
Sunday, May 21,
- Docked in Trocadero at Port Debilly
- Navigation on the Seine
- Docked in Bercy 48deg50’05.6″N 2deg22’47.2″E
