UK and US military will fight in Call of Duty CODE Bowl tournament THIS week

HIGHLY trained soldiers from the UK and US military are going to war – in a world-first Call of Duty tournament.

The C.O.D.E bowl will see the finest military gamers go head-to-head across in transatlantic warfare later this week.

Call of Duty players from the UK and US military branches will face off

On December 11 at 6pm UK time, eight teams will face off on in a tournament on the new Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War.

Hailing from the US are five teams, representing the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and the Space Force.

Britain will be represented by sharp-shooters from the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

And each team will be captained by pro streamers who know a thing or two about Call of Duty – as well as another gaming influencer.

Players will have their 6v6 games live-streamed to the world

It’s the second-ever C.O.D.E Bowl, and the first with 3 UK and 5 US teams

Streamers joining the teams include Courage, LEGIQN, Huskerrs, Swagg, TeeP, Espresso, Vikkstar, Tommey, C9Emz, Spratt and more.

The tournament will be streamed live on the official Call of Duty YouTube and Twich channels.

And the teams will be coached by Call of Duty League professionals, providing strategy, tips and recommendations ahead of the event.

The C.O.D.E Bowl is possible thanks to a joint effort by the Call of Duty Endowment (which provides grants to charities), as well as the USAA.

 “We are proud to have the United States and the United Kingdom militaries come together to participate in the C.O.D.E Bowl,” said Call of Duty’s Dan Goldenberg.

“This will be the first time all military branches have come together for a spirited esports competition, with the added bonus of raising awareness for veteran employment.

“And we couldn’t be more excited to partner with USAA to make this happen”

The tournament will take place in the new Call of Duty Cold War, which came out in November

It’s taking place on Friday, December 11 at 6pm UK time

The Call of Duty Endowment has funded the placement of more than 77,000 veterans into “high quality” employment since it started.

And it aims to place 100,000 veterans total by 2024.

“C.O.D.E Bowl is a premiere gaming event made even more impactful by the work of the Endowment to help place veterans into careers following their military service,” said the USAA’s Tony Wells, who was a US Marines officer.

“USAA is proud to support C.O.D.E Bowl and expand our involvement in esports as a way to celebrate military members and veterans.

“And [to] help them connect with each other through games they love.”

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