Myrtle Beach Gears Up for Second Boost at the Beach Esports Tournament, Doubling Participation

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, will host the second Boost at the Beach collegiate esports competition from March 8-10, 2024. The event will be held at The Hangout. Participation has grown, with the number of teams increasing from six to 12. Teams from universities such as Clemson, South Carolina, Harrisburg, and others will participate. Students from Shenandoah University and Syracuse University organize the tournament, with support from Coastal Carolina University’s Esports Club.

The competition will feature the Rocket League game, developed by Psyonix. Group play will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, with final bracket play at 11 a.m. on Sunday. The brackets will be announced on Friday evening at The Hangout. The competition can be watched in person or streamed live on Twitch and YouTube.

A high school level Super Smash Bros tournament will also be held on Sunday at 10 a.m. Regional high school students can register on-site. Super Smash Bros Ultimate is a game published by Nintendo.

The event is anticipated to increase Myrtle Beach's visibility as a sports tourism destination. Jonathan Paris, Executive Director of Sports Tourism at Visit Myrtle Beach, is optimistic about the event's growth and its potential for increased visibility on platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

Alienware and Rally Cry sponsor the tournament. The event is part of Myrtle Beach's efforts to establish itself as a top destination for sports tourism.

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