Kuala Lumpur, February 24th, 2024 – LALIGA EA Sports FC Beat the Best kicks off today for the first time ever in Malaysia together with AEON as the main Sponsor and Vertex as LALIGA local partner and organizer of the event. LALIGA will thus repeat last season’s success and positive reception with its international Beat the Best tournaments.
This was announced today at a joint press conference in Kuala Lumpur where the details of the tournaments in Malaysia were announced, which will have the particularity that it will be a tournament both online and offline. Malaysia will host an event on April 12th and 13th, 2025 that will feature activities and will celebrate the final of the tournament together with a LALIGA Legend, a former LALIGA player that will participate in the events and host a Meet and Greet with the fans.
Malaysian aspirants can register from today until 17th March to take part in the online tournaments, to be held from the 17th to the 23rd of March. The participants will fight during the month of March for a combined prize pool of RM30,000, with the winner of the Malaysia tournament having the opportunity to travel and experience LALIGA in Spain.
“We are very proud to hold for the first time this prestigious tournament to crown the best amateur player in Malaysia. This tournament represents the values of the New Era of LALIGA, which shares with EA SPORTS the importance of the alliance between football, entertainment, technology and gaming. We are also very happy to have found the right partners to bring the tournament to the country” said Adrián Prol, delegate of LALIGA in Malaysia.
“At AEON, we are passionate about evolving experiences that inspire and engage new generations. Partnering with LALIGA, a brand known for its exciting football and that now is bringing the Beat the Best Malaysia Project to life—a celebration of skill, competition, and community. We understand the gaming world: the thrill of the battle, the drive to win, and the joy of shared experiences. With the launch of our all-new AEON Bandar Utama at the Lower Ground floor, we are creating more than a retail space; it’s a hub for gamers to connect, compete, and celebrate their passion, complete with cutting-edge esports equipment and lifestyle essentials. Our goal is to make this a vibrant gathering place where unforgettable moments and friendships are made,” said Low Ngai Yuen, Chief Merchandise and Marketing Officer from AEON.
“Vertex Esports, one of Malaysia’s premier esports agencies, is proud to collaborate with LALIGA and AEON to bring the biggest LALIGA EA SPORTS FC event in the country to life,” said Kelvin Tee, Chief Marketing Officer of Vertex Esports. “At Vertex, we are passionate about bridging the gap between digital and physical experiences, redefining how sports and entertainment intersect. As pioneers of the online-to-offline model, we have been dedicated to creating immersive and high-impact sporting events across Malaysia. This collaboration with LALIGA and AEON is a testament to our commitment to elevating the esports scene, and we are truly grateful for the trust and partnership that has made this project possible and look forward to continually be a part of the growth of the esports ecosystem in Malaysia.”
Apart from Malaysia, many other countries have also kicked off their online tournaments, and China and USA will both have their own tournamentsRemove term: #laliga #laligasports #vertaxesports #aeon #laliga #laligasports combining online and offline challenges during 2025.
To sign up to play in this tournament, visit Laliga FC Pro website HERE
