Panda Announces Partnership with Nintendo, Introduces Super Smash Bros. Circuit
Panda Esports and Nintendo have announced a new partnership that will bring a new Super Smash Bros. tournament to North America, both sides announced Thursday.
We are proud to announce our partnership with @NintendoAmerica
— Panda (@PandaGlobal) November 18, 2021
In 2022 Panda will bring the first officially licensed circuit for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Super Smash Bros. Melee to North America.
More details for this short series of events with cash prizes coming later. pic.twitter.com/9PdW9ntfd6
In tweets from both parties' official accounts, it was revealed that Panda and Nintendo have partnered up to introduce the first officially licensed circuit for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Super Smash Bros. Melee to North America.
The tournament will come sometime in 2022 and will feature events that reward players with cash prizes for winning. More information will be revealed soon by Panda about dates, locations, and who will be participating.
With Smash's growing popularity over the years, the news leaves fans worldwide excited for the competition, and what may be a growing future for competitive Smash gaming. Fans flooded Twitter rejoicing and excited for the future of Super Smash Esports.
THIS IS NOT A DRILL
— HMK (@HMKilla) November 18, 2021
NINTENDO IS ACTUALLY PARTNERING WITH PANDA GLOBAL TO MAKE THE 1ST OFFICIAL NINTENDO SANCTIONED ESPORTS CIRCUIT FOR SMASH BROS!
WITH BOTH ULTIMATE AND MELEE SUPPORTED
COMING IN 2022!!!
Immensely proud of the team on this one. There's a shared vision for the Smash scene's future, and I sincerely hope this is just the first step in that direction. https://t.co/fo3ja4SaQ2
— CONEY (@CONEY) November 18, 2021
Smash Bros. pro player Juan ‘Hungrybox’ Debiedma also shared his excitement, saying that "today is the first day of a beautiful future."
Today is the first day of a beautiful future.
— hungrybox (@LiquidHbox) November 18, 2021
Thank you for acknowledging competitive Melee and for providing support to both scenes.
I'm looking forward to what can be accomplished with both parties working together.
This is gonna be something very special. ?
Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming Smash Circuit coming in 2022.