FC Volendam will participate in the eDivision for the third time this season. H20 Esports joins as an official Esports partner.
H20 is the largest Esports gaming ecosystem in Europe. More than 50 companies and startups are already housed on the campus in Purmerend. H20 aims not only to provide entertainment, but also to connect: bring young people together, stimulate education in technology & gaming, focus on responsible gaming. This season, H20 will be the training location for FC Volendam's Esporter. In addition, H20 will be used as an event location for gaming related activities of FC Volendam.
"FC Volendam and H20 are joining forces in the field of Esports," said Nino Sneek, Commercial Officer of FC Volendam. "With the top sports and Esports experience of the owners and organization of H20, together we create new opportunities for talent development and business in the region. In doing so, we can count on the excellent facilities in Purmerend."
Matthijs Vink, owner of H20, also responds happily to the partnership. "Being H20, we find the connection with sports and top sport important. Our background in top sports with HV KRAS/Volendam makes us eager to enter into this cooperation with FC Volendam. We both have an important regional function for youth with a national image. I am convinced that this cooperation will yield beautiful performances on and off the digital field!"
Setup eDivision
The eDivisie is the official Dutch EA FC26 competition. In the eDivisie, all eighteen Eredivisie clubs compete for the virtual championship in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team. The seventeen rounds of play are divided into four periods, with the winner of each period earning prize money and a qualification for the KPN eDivisie Finals. The matches will be broadcast via the eDivision's YouTube channel.