NBA 2K Players Tournament Details: Bracket Matchups and Schedule for Charity Event
The NBA 2K Players Tournament is official. A total of 16 players from the league will put their skills to the test on the virtual courts using the NBA 2K20 video game. The winner will get to donate $100,000 to the charity of their choice to support coronavirus relief efforts. More details have finally arrived for the 2K tournament including the field of competitors, matchups, and when to watch.
Durant, Mitchell headline NBA 2K Players Tournament
Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell will be part of the field of participants in the NBA 2K Players Tournament. Both players were among those from the league to test positive for coronavirus, and both have been given clean bills of health. KD’s news came just recently, with Mitchell’s coming days ago.
They’ll be joined by other All-Stars, rookies, and veterans. They include Andre Drummond (Cavs), Trae Young (Hawks), Patrick Beverly (Clippers), DeAndre Ayton (Suns), Hassan Whiteside (Trail Blazers), Rui Hachimara (Wizards) and Derrick Jones Jr. (Heat) among others. A full promo video arrived from the NBA (below) showing the NBA 2K Players Tournament.
The ranking or seeds for the players is based on their NBA 2K20 overall ratings. That easily put KD as the No. 1 seed followed by All-Stars Trae Young, Hassan Whiteside, and Donovan Mitchell. The full brackets are shown below giving a look at how the first round will go and who could be facing off in the later rounds.
When and where to watch NBA 2K Players Tournament
The good news is that this one will get live television treatment. ESPN is going to show the NBA 2K Players Tournament starting on Friday, April 3. It should not only be available on cable or satellite television but also through the WatchESPN website or compatible apps for live streaming. A cable or satellite subscription is required to use the live stream service.
Additional places to watch include Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, and others. Most will require a subscription (or trial) to use. It’s best to visit the respective site for specifics on channel packages they offer and any trial offer details. Some may offer a seven-day free trial while others won’t.
According to ESPN, the NBA 2K Players Tournament premieres Friday as early as 7 p.m. Eastern Time on ESPN. It will run until 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and then move to ESPN2 for another three hours of coverage. The other tournament dates are shown below including the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals.
- Friday, April 3, ESPN, 7-8:30 p.m. ET
- Friday, April 3, ESPN2, 8:30-11:30 p.m. ET
- Sunday, April 5, ESPN2, 12-4 p.m. ET
- Quarterfinals: Tuesday, April 7, ESPN2, 7-11 p.m. ET
- Semifinals/Finals: Saturday, April 11, ESPN, Time TBD
For those who miss out on it, the event will also have the video on demand (VOD) replay available after the matchups take place.
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