PLAYVS AND URBAN ONE ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL NAME AND LOGO OF HISTORIC LEAGUE: "POWER4+ HBCU ESPORTS LEAGUE"

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PlayVS and Urban One have unveiled Power4+ HBCU Esports League, a national collegiate esports competition focused on HBCUs. Twenty-five schools have already committed, and the first season is scheduled to start in February 2027. The partnership creates a fee-free competitive gaming ecosystem inside the PlayVS College League and includes a timeline for advisory planning, invitational events, and a national championship. The launch also opens early brand-partnership opportunities tied to fall 2026 competitions and long-term audience engagement with HBCU students and Black gaming communities.

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Esports Platform Educational Technology SaaS

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