Team Harrie Silver Dominates Inaugural Lobby League Fortnite Tournament
Harrie Silver (centre) celebrates her team’s victory at the Sky Guild Gaming Centre
The first Lobby League Powered by Sky Broadband tournament concluded with a stunning display of skill and teamwork as Team Harrie Silver claimed the championship title without dropping a single round.
The all-women Fortnite competition, held on Sky Broadband’s Sky City map and built by Guild Studios, showcased the exceptional talent of women in competitive gaming.
Flawless Victory
Led by Guild Gaming professional RubyPlays, Team Harrie Silver - which included talented competitors LindzPindz, Spagsimmy, and amirahuncho - demonstrated remarkable coordination and strategy throughout the tournament. Their perfect performance earned the team a well-deserved £6,000.
Final Standings and Prize Distribution
The tournament results were as follows:
Team Harrie Silver - £6,000
Team Cadaea - £3,600
Team Ebonix - £2,400
Team Sunpi - £1,480
Alexxabtw from second-place Team Cadaea said: "Second place in The Lobby league with the amazing @helmsknight_ @playgirlabii, @terresawint_ for Team Cadaea (£3600 split). So grateful for the opportunity to play and I hope to play more events in the future @guildesports @skyuk. Thank you for the kind words in the stream."
Format and Production
The competition followed a straightforward knockout bracket featuring two semi-finals, followed by a third-place playoff and the grand final. Renowned esports presenter Frankie Ward hosted the event, joined on the analyst desk by team captains and content creators Sunpi and Harrie Silver. The tournament was cast by the UK's most prestigious Fortnite commentators, Leven2K and MiniMiner, bringing professional-level analysis to the matches.
The tournament drew significant audience attention, with over 1,000 viewers tuning in to the live Twitch broadcast. Since then, the tournament has achieved more than 30,000 views on YouTube, demonstrating the growing interest in women's competitive gaming events.
The production was also aired on Ginx TV, and part of the broadcast utilised their studio at the Sky Guild Gaming Centre.
What's Next for The Lobby
The Lobby League tournament is part "The Lobby Powered by Sky Broadband", which aims to create more opportunities and collaborative spaces for women in the gaming industry. This successful inaugural event represents a promising start to Guild's commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in esports.
The momentum continues with the next Lobby League tournament featuring FC25, with qualifiers scheduled for April 26 and finals taking place on May 10. This will be followed by tournaments in Assetto Corsa - which will have live finals from the Sky Guild Gaming Centre, and one other tournament title to be announced.
Beyond tournaments, "The Lobby Powered by Sky Broadband" encompasses several other initiatives:
The Lobby Live: Community-focused events at the Sky Guild Gaming Centre, the first of which featured an insightful panel discussion with notable creators and industry experts Talia Mar, Shizelle, Eneini Bambara-Allan, and Cadaea sharing their journeys and experiences in the gaming industry.
The Lobby Studio: Access to professional facilities at the Sky Guild Gaming Centre for women in the gaming community, providing resources typically unavailable to many aspiring creators.
Lobby Game Days: Skill development sessions where women gamers can improve their abilities alongside Guild professional players and coaches, bridging the gap between casual and professional gaming.
The overwhelming success of this first tournament sets a strong foundation for future Lobby League events and initiatives, as Guild Gaming continues to lead the way in supporting and showcasing women's talent in competitive gaming.
For more information about upcoming Lobby League tournaments and initiatives, follow Guild’s official channels.
