Charity Event 'Play with the Champions' Final to be Held on 13 December! Watch All the Action Live on Twitch!
On 13 December, at 5:30pm GMT, the final race of the British charity event ‘Play with the Champions’ hosted by PlayStation Access will be streamed live from PlayStation’s European HQ on the official PlayStation Access Twitch channel.
'Play with the Champions' is a new initiative featuring a number of titles in aid of ‘The Prince’s Trust,’ a British charity organisation.
What is The Prince's Trust?
The Prince's Trust helps underprivileged youth change their lives. Through a number of programmes, young people are provided with training and support to develop skills for employment and open their own businesses.
Watch the final race live on the official PlayStation Access Twitch channel!
The final will feature three races using the cars from famous British manufacturer McLaren. Three Pro Esports drivers will be taking part: Super GT from Team Quadrant, Gran Turismo World Finalists Will Murdoch and Tidgney. Filling up the remaining slots in the 6-driver roster, will be M. Buhdeima (PRiMA_Mohamed), M. Glushko (LUA_Maxim22) and A. Gurra (TX3_Wind ) who all earned their place in the final through the online time trials.
The broadcast will also feature special guest appearances from 2016 European Sportscar Champion Alex Brundle and GT World Series commentator Tom Brooks.
■ 'Play with the Champions' Final Event Details
・Alex Brundle - Racing Driver, European Sportscar Champion, Nürburgring 24 Hours Class Winner and a two time Le Mans Podium Finisher;
・Tom Brooks – Official commentator for Gran Turismo, FIA Formula E, and Bennetts British Superbike Championship;
・Super GT – Racing Driver with Bilstein, Simulator & Real racing YouTuber and part of Quadrant;
・ Tidgney – Veteran Sim Driver and Gran Turismo World Finalist;
・Will Murdoch - 2023 Olympics Esports Series Vice Champion, 2023 GTWS Showdown Manufacturers Cup runner-up, driver for BS+ Competition.
Race Event Settings
| Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 | |
| Car | McLaren 650S Gr.4 | McLaren F1 GTR - BMW '95 | McLaren MP4/4 '88 |
| Track | Brands Hatch GP Circuit | Red Bull Ring | Interlagos Circuit |
| Laps | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Starting Grid | Position 1, 3, 5: Pro Esports drivers Position 2, 4, 6: Qualifying Time Trial drivers |
Results of Race 1 | Results of Race 2 |
Points
| Position | Races 1 & 2 | Race 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 pts | 16 pts |
| 2nd | 6 pts | 12 pts |
| 3rd | 4 pts | 8 pts |
| 4th | 3 pts | 6 pts |
| 5th | 2 pts | 4 pts |
| 6th | 1 pt | 2 pts |
・Points will be awarded after each race according to the table above.
・Points rankings after all races will determine overall result.
During the live final you can expect competitive racing, interviews, opportunities to get involved and a spotlight on the wonderful work that The Prince’s Trust charity do to support young people.
Alongside the live final, the 'Play with the Champions' team have launched an eBay auction, including some one-of-a-kind PlayStation and sports items, launched official merchandise with Insert Coin and set up a donation hub on Tiltify, where donating £20 or more allows you to claim a limited 'Play with the Champions' pin badge.
You can find links to each below:
- Donate: https://tiltify.com/+playstation-uk/play-with-the-champions
- Official Merchandise: https://www.insertcoinclothing.com/playstation
- eBay Auction: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/playstationukcharityauction
You can get more information on supporting the campaign here: https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/local/play-with-the-champions/