NFL Canada to Host the “Madden NFL 22 Canadian Challenge Presented by M&M’s” Powered by Nerd Street Gamers

TORONTO, DECEMBER 14, 2021 –NFL Canada to run the Madden NFL 22 Canadian Challenge Presented by M&M’s, with support from McDonald’s as an Associate Partner. This Madden tournament is for Canadian residents of all skill levels with the goal of showcasing the best talent in the country. The prize pool is set at $10,000 CAD.

The Madden NFL 22 Canadian Challenge Presented by M&M’s is exclusively for Xbox One users. Open qualifiers for the tournament will take place on January 8-9 and 15-16. The Grand Finals will be held on January 22-23, streamed live on twitch.tv/nerdstreet.

“We are thrilled to bring back this tournament for Canadian Madden NFL gamers, showcasing local talent as a lead up to Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022,” said David Thomson, Vice President, Managing Director, NFL Canada.

“We are extremely honored to work with the NFL for another tournament opportunity,” said Stephen Csikos, Vice President of Esports Operations & Strategy for Nerd Street Gamers.

A special thanks to M&M’s for sponsoring the Madden NFL 22 Canadian Challenge. M&M’s is proud to be partnering with the NFL to help bring the Madden Challenge to fans across Canada,” said Barbara Cooper, Marketing Director, Mars Wrigley Canada. “We’re really excited about this year’s tournament and the opportunity for fans to connect and celebrate the season.”

To learn more about this tournament, visit http://nsg.gg/madden22canadianchallenge.

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