The town of Boulogne-Billancourt (Hauts-de-Seine) could soon become a benchmark for esports.

After opening the first municipal center in France dedicated to this practice in January 2021, the city is preparing to host, for the first time in Île-de-France, the League of Legends tournament, reports

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This will take place on July 21, 2022 at the Seine Musicale.

The event, organized every year since 2019 by the French League of Legends (LFL) Prixtel Day, will see the ten best teams in France compete in front of 3,000 spectators.

We are very happy to announce that the #LFL players are returning to the stage on July 21 for #LFLPrixtelDay, and in the Paris region at La Seine Musicale!



A huge thank you to @Ville_BoulogneB, @hautsdeseinefr and of course @prixtel 🔥



More info on Monday!

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– LFLxDIV2 (@LFLOfficiel) May 14, 2022


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Simultaneously broadcast in 30 cities

Sold between 15 and 60 euros, all tickets have already been sold, but it will be possible to watch the tournament live in cinemas in 30 cities in France.

Five duels will take place between the different teams on the day of the tournament.

The top three will qualify for the European Masters, a continental competition between the best “teams” from each country.

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