Twitch Rivals
{{Short description|Esports tournament and online competitive event}}
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| title = Twitch Rivals
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| sport = Esports
| game = Fortnite
League of Legends
Teamfight Tactics
Apex Legends
Call of Duty: Warzone
Valorant
Minecraft
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Chess.com
Escape From Tarkov
| founded = February 28, 2018
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| venue = Twitch (online)
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Twitch Rivals is an esports tournament and online competitive event featuring Twitch streamers and former pro players.{{Cite web|url=https://rivals.twitch.tv/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929022457/https://rivals.twitch.tv/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2019-09-29|title=Twitch Rivals|date=2019-09-29|access-date=2019-09-29}}{{Cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/scores-and-standings-for-twitch-rivals-league-of-legends-at-twitchcon-2019|title=Scores and standings for Twitch Rivals League of Legends at TwitchCon 2019|date=2019-09-28|website=Dot Esports|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-29}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/europe-yassuo-win-twitch-rivals-league-of-legends/|title=Team EU, Team Yassuo Win Twitch Rivals League of Legends|date=2019-09-28|website=TheGamer|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-29}}{{Cite web|url=https://estnn.com/twitch-rivals-fortnite-at-twitchcon-2019-recap-and-results/|website=estnn.com|access-date=2019-09-29|title=Twitch Rivals Fortnite at TwitchCon 2019: Recap and Results|date=28 September 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsweek.com/fortnite-twitchcon-twitch-rivals-tournament-time-standings-teams-how-watch-1461777|title=How to watch 'Fortnite's Twitchcon Showdown|first=Christopher |last=Groux |date=2019-09-27|website=Newsweek|language=en|access-date=2019-09-29}}
History
= Twitch Rivals 2018 =
The first ever Twitch Rivals event was hosted on February 28, 2018. It included 38 events and 800 Twitch affiliates and partners.{{Cite web|title=Twitch Rivals returns with over 100 events in 2019|url=https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2019/01/14/twitch-rivals-returns-with-over-100-events-in-2019-44c69664ac79/|access-date=2021-11-23|website=Twitch Blog|language=en}}
= Twitch Rivals 2019 =
Twitchcon 2019 hosted a LAN based Twitch Rivals tournament for professional players, streamers, and attendees alike. Several notable celebrities participated in the tournament, including Grayson Allen, Tfue, and Dr DisRespect. In a podcast interview, CapitalistAries (a player who participated at the event){{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Bz4fCcVkpFmdgVA6IEVDZ|title=#0 - Introductions & Are amateur teams worth it? - Behind the Scenes: eSports|website=Spotify}} confirmed that the event "featured a wide variety of players, with about a third of the entire convention being involved." The tournament featured Fortnite on Friday, League of Legends (both standard gameplay, and Teamfight Tactics), and Apex Legends. While Twitch Rivals featured a two million dollar prize pool overall, Epic Games (who own Fortnite) supplied one million dollars to pay for the Fortnite tournament.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/twitch-rivals-twitchcon-2019-2-million-prize-pool/|title=Twitch Rivals Features The Best Of The Best At Twitchcon 2019 (And A $2 Million Prize Pool)|date=September 19, 2019|website=TheGamer}}
== Fortnite ==
The Fortnite Battle Royale tournament included a Top Creator Trios competition, which included many trios, including the following:
- Tfue, flyr, parpy
- 72hrs, cloakzy, TimTheTatman
- Nickmercs, SypherPK, Nate Hill
- symfuhny, bugha, NickEh30
- aydan, DrLupo, seanpcc
- Chap, Vivid, Carose
- kinstaar, hunter, twiks
- gotaga, hhawkers, keolys
- Ceice, Elevate, CouRageJD
- MrSavage, KingRichard, rojo11
- mckyTV, Noward, Benjyfishy
- Myth, Kayuun, collinfrags
The format of this competition featured four four-match-long rounds, with only qualifying teams making it to the final round. The winning trio was the team featuring Tina, Rhux, and 1400pika.{{Cite web|date=2019-09-28|title=TwitchCon 2019 Fortnite Rivals Tournament - final placements|url=https://www.dexerto.com/fortnite/twitchcon-2019-fortnite-rivals-tournament-final-placements-1075665/|access-date=2021-11-23|website=Dexerto|language=en}}{{Cite tweet |user=twitchesports |number=1177818151754403841 |url=https://twitter.com/twitchesports/status/1177818151754403841 |access-date=2023-05-31 |title=Your #1 Trio,… |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928054137/https://twitter.com/TwitchEsports/status/1177818151754403841 |archive-date=2019-09-28 |language=en}}
== League of Legends ==
The 2019 Twitch Rivals event featured two competitions: the NA vs. EU Showmatch, and the Rumble On The Rift tournament. Both tournaments featured a first place cash prize of $20,000, and a second place consolation prize of $5,000.{{Cite web|last=Samples|first=Rachel|date=2019-09-28|title=Scores and standings for Twitch Rivals League of Legends at TwitchCon 2019|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/scores-and-standings-for-twitch-rivals-league-of-legends-at-twitchcon-2019|access-date=2021-11-23|website=Dot Esports|language=en-US}}
== NA vs. EU Showmatch ==
This tournament featured two teams:
- Team NA
- WingsOfDeath
- nightblue3
- anniebot
- Yvonnie
- Natsumili
- Team EU
- GobGG
- ElOjoNinja
- NoWay4u_Sir
- CarritosKami
- DrFeelGood
== Rumble on the Rift ==
=Twitch Rivals 2023=
==Squid Craft Games 2==
{{Infobox event
| title = Squid Craft Games 2
| image = LogoSquidCraft2.png
| caption = Squid Craft Games 2 logo
| type = Gaming
| organisers = {{hlist|Twitch Rivals|Eufonia Studio|Komanche|AuronPlay|el Rubius}}
| date = {{start and end dates|2023|02|22|2023|03|05}}
| participants = 200
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Squid Craft Games 2 was a Twitch Rivals event based on the Netflix series Squid Game, launched by Eufonia Studio from 28 February to 5 March 2023, and it had 200 participants.{{Cite news |url=https://en.softonic.com/articles/squid-craft-games-2-streamers-participants |title=Squid Craft Games 2: these are all the streamers that will participate |access-date=2 April 2023 |work=Softonic |first=Nacho |last=Requena Molina |date=23 February 2023 |language=es}}{{cite web|access-date=2 April 2023 |author=Superlike.com |language=es |title=Estos fueron todos los juegos de la segunda edición de los Squid Craft Games |url=https://www.canalrcn.com/super-like/variedades/estos-fueron-todos-los-juegos-de-los-squid-craft-2-171960 |work=Canal RCN |year=2023}} The event was carried out in Minecraft.{{cite news |url=https://as.com/meristation/noticias/squid-craft-games-2-en-minecraft-fecha-hora-de-inicio-y-cuando-se-desvelaran-los-participantes-n/ |title=Squid Craft Games 2 en Minecraft: fecha, hora de inicio y cuándo se desvelarán los participantes |date=13 February 2023 |access-date=1 March 2025 |work=MeriStation |language=es}} Sapnap was the winner and won US$100,000, while Shadoune came in second.{{Cite news |url=https://streamhatchet.com/blog/squid-craft-games-2/ |title=Exploring the Thrilling World of Squid Craft Games |access-date=2 April 2023 |work=Stream Hatchet |first=Amanda |last=Brooks |date=9 March 2023 |language=es}}
It was a great success and got 2 millions of viewers during the first days of the event,{{Cite news |url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/16246/squidcraft-twitch-rivals-new-record-concurrent-viewers |title=SquidCraft Games sets new Twitch Rivals record at over 2 million concurrent viewers |access-date=3 April 2023 |work=Invenglobal |first=Aaron |last=Alford |date=24 January 2022}} being the second most followed Twitch Rivals event. It took the fifth position out of eight between the 2023 events in number of followers.{{Cite news |url=https://streamscharts.com/news/twitch-rivals-squidcraft-games-2-kick-off |title=Twitch Rivals SquidCraft Games 2 kicks off with over 1.6 million concurrent viewers |access-date=3 April 2023 |work=Streamscharts |first=Lea |last=Mass |date=1 March 2023}} It was considered as one of the most attractive streaming event.{{Cite news |url=https://esports.as.com/bonus/influencers/audiencias-Squid-Craft-dia-streamers_3_1661263859.html |title=Así fueron las audiencias de Squid Craft en el día 1: el top 10 de streamers |access-date=3 April 2023 |work=Movistar eSports |first=Carlos |last=Díaz |date=1 March 2023 |language=es}}
===Participants===
{{columnslist|
- E_MasterSensei
- Edurnity
- MirandaIbañez
- Patodeaqualand
- Mizterfilip
- SherezadeMR
- Carola
- AriGameplays
- Rodezel
- Missa Sinfonia
- AlecHernandezC
- RobertoCein
- Barcagamer
- SpreenDMC
- Alanalarana
- elded
- Sekiam
- aXoZer
- Rioboo
- Hasvik
- Pipepunk
- Zeling
- NimuVT
- Wardsess
- BoffeGP
- Luh
- Betra
- Nissaxter
- Robleis
- Tanizen
- MaferRocha
- Eskimalito
- ElChurches
- xCry
- OutConsumer
- tvandeR
- Crisgreen
- Carreraaa
- BersGamer
- Ampeterby7
- Filisgg
- Maau
- ILocochon
- zormanworld
- ElRichMC
- German Garmendia
- D3stri
- Wefere
- Manucraft
- Roier
- SoyPan
- Renrize
- xxxthefocusxxx
- OllieGamerz
- LlunaClark
- Luzu
- Nuvia
- Suzyroxx
- Latesitoo
- Caprimint
- Perxitaa
- Noe9977
- VioletaG
- Reborn_live
- Aroyitt
- Spursito
- Mymtumtum69
- Amablitz
- SugusSusana
- Elxokas
- Aldo_Geo
- Unicornio
- Paracetamor
- Srcheeto
- CooLifeGame
- Reventxz
- Pujidos_90
- Agustin51
- gtv_genesis
- Rivers gg
- Lit Killah
- Zilverk
- Kajalnapalm
- Vicens
- Sofia_Anyway
- LakshartNia
- LittleRagerGirl
- Moyorz87
- RocioDTA
- Delt4Forc3
- Staryuuki
- Manutegaming
- xlightmoonx
- Natalan
- ElZeein
- Conterstine
- LarryCabirria
- ElMariana
- Brianeitor2002
- VickyPalami
- DUXORETHEY
- Silithur
- Paulettee
- Lenay
- Nephtunie
- Shadoune666
- Alecomeco
- bSweetyb
- FapParaMoar
- Bobicraftmc
- champi14
- KarlJacobs
- PUVLOO
- MrKeroro10
- Werlyb
- Mayleen
- Josecristo_
- Karchez
- iAmphy
- Goes_x
- Moxwdf
- Germisse
- MYM_ALKAPONE
- BorjaPavón
- ZellenDust
- ipandarina
- AgenteMaxo
- sirolopez56
- Kidirl
- Espe
- MariusOptimus
- Jelty
- Gemita
- ADN_QC
- TheGrefg
- DeqiuV
- Quackity
- Emikukis
- Josepo_90
- Budcat
- Dylantero
- nilojeda
- imantado
- Cristinini
- MenosTrece
- pollito_senpai
- Ernesbarbeq
- Danielxbox300
- IlloJuan
- Farfadox
- Desst3
- Sarinha_3
- ElFedelobo
- Goncho
- TheDaarick28
- jhdelacruz777
- Knekro
- 8cho
- HITBOXKING
- Brunenger
- Folagorlives
- Neekolulz
- CH14
- JuanSGuarnizo
- Rapturss
- Alexby11
- Jcorko_
- Noni
- Ricoy
- Deargia
- Biyin_
- Ibai
- AuronPlay
- El Rubius
- Komanche
- xQc
- Tubbo
- Amouranth
- TinaKitten
- Tfue
- Moistcritical
- Mictia00
- FoolishGamers
- Loserfruit
- Sylveey
- Dreamer
- GeorgeNotFound
- Sapnap
- Hannahxxrose
- Darizard9
- Pokimane
- Kun Agüero
- Nefarius
- Beniju03
- Elyas360
- ElviraYuki
- TheDonato
- AngieVelasco08
- Pelicanger
- Diffrent
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See also
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://rivals.twitch.tv/}}
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