NBC and ReKTGlobal partner to give Universal Open Rocket League competitors the spotlight

Developer Psyonix’s second annual Universal Open Rocket League tournament for its soccer-with-cars hit game is speeding toward its grand finals on August 24 to August 26. But in the meantime, broadcasting partner NBC Sports Group has signed on for some exclusive behind-the-scene looks at this year’s competitors, produced by esports infrastructure company ReKTGlobal.

As interest in esports continues to rise, the players are getting more time in the spotlight. Eleague hosted a reality TV show The Challenger ahead of its Street Fighter V Invitational, showcasing human drama and hyping up its competitors. Tencent has a scripted TV show in the works about its mobile multiplayer online battle arena megahit Honor of Kings. Though the Chinese tech giant’s show is fictional, it’s intended to show the kind of obstacles professional esports players face in their quest for greatness.