The MotoGP™ eSport Championship, one of the longest-running global eSports competitions, is back for an eighth year in succession, with its first Online Challenge starting on Wednesday 2nd July.
Using MotoGP™ 25, the game recently launched on the Sony PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, gamers from around the world will be aiming to make it to the three-round Global Series, which will decide the 2025 MotoGP™ eSport Champion.
But to make it that far, gamers must first progress through the Pro Draft. Only the fastest hopefuls in the 4 Online Challenges will progress to the next stage of this year’s MotoGP™ eSport Championship, where they could be picked up by a current MotoGP™ team.
So, how does the Pro Draft Work? Here we address some FAQs on what is needed to progress.
What is the Pro Draft?
The Pro Draft is designed to identify and recruit talented eSport players to represent current MotoGP™ teams in the Global Series.
How is it structured?
The Pro Draft consists of 4 Online Challenges which will be disputed in time attack mode on a particular track, with a chosen MotoGP™ rider and machine without any opponents.
When does it start?
Each of the four Online Challenges will run for five days (from Wednesday to Sunday). The first of these begins on Wednesday 2nd July and runs until Sunday 6th. The second, third and fourth will then run through July and August.
What is the selection process?
With regards to criteria upon which MotoGP™ teams base their recruitment, three areas are assessed: lap and race times, including performances in the Pro Draft as well as the Global Series in previous years. Consistency in those events will also be judged, as will the competitor’s ability to execute a successful race strategy.
What bikes and tracks will be used for the Online Challenges?
That is top secret at the moment for Challenges 2, 3 and 4. All will be revealed on the day before each Online Challenge starts!
With regards to Challenge #1, you had the chance to vote for the track and rider. The Circuit of the Americas, the Chang International Circuit, Pertamina Mandalika Circuit or Phillip Island were the circuits that could be chosen. And Ai Ogura, Johann Zarco, Fabio Di Giannantonio or Jack Miller were the four riders that could be chosen. Keep an eye on the MotoGP™ eSport social media channels for the results!
How do I register?
Follow these 7 easy steps to register:
- Before showing off your skills, you must enroll to compete in the MotoGP™ eSports Championship. Do this by simply accessing the MotoGP™ eSport webpage: https://esport.motogp.com/ .
- Register your details there.
- Click on the link in your confirmation email.
- Login to the website.
- Create your profile.
- Get your special eSport ID code
- Insert this special ID code once you’ve started the MotoGP™ 25 game.
Where can I follow coverage of the MotoGP™ eSport Championship?
Fans can follow the Championship on motogp.com and esport.motogp.com, on selected TV broadcasters, and across social media platforms including YouTube (via the MotoGP™ and MotoGP™ eSport channels), Twitter (via the MotoGP™ and MotoGP™ eSport channels), Instagram (via the MotoGP™ and MotoGP™ eSport channels), Facebook (via MotoGP™ and MotoGP™ eSport pages) and Twitch via MotoGP™ and MotoGP™ eSport.
