The Milk Processor Training Program (MilkPEP) has introduced the return of its girls’s Fortnite event, The Milk Cup.
As a part of its 2025 enlargement, the corporate additionally created The Milk Cup Academy, a coaching and mentorship programme for feminine Fortnite gamers.
The Milk Cup was first launched in April final yr to supply extra girls with the instruments, assets and alternatives to thrive in esports. In keeping with a press launch, The Milk Cup was the first-ever event that over 60% of final yr’s rivals took half in.
For its 2025 version, the initiative is increasing with a $300,000 (~£232,200) prize pool in comparison with final yr’s $250,000 (~£198,437). As well as, the competitors will function a Duos format primarily based on neighborhood suggestions.
The cup shall be divided into three Sequence qualifier occasions in April, June and August, resulting in the Finals later within the yr. To extend visibility for ladies in esports, matches shall be broadcast dwell on MilkPEP’s ‘Gonna Want Milk’ Twitch channel.
Registrations at the moment are open by way of the devoted web site, and gamers of all talent ranges are inspired to enroll.
Like final yr, The Milk Cup is introduced collectively in collaboration with varied supporters. The Milk Cup Co-founder and Fortnite streamer ‘ThePeachCobbler’ will return as a coach, whereas all-women manufacturing crew RaidiantGG will as soon as once more be accountable for the occasion’s manufacturing. Furthermore, Moonrock will present programme advisors throughout companions and sponsorships.
The Milk Cup Academy
Among the many greatest modifications forward of The Milk Cup 2025 is the introduction of The Milk Cup Academy. The Fortnite programme will provide coaching and mentorship alternatives, together with teaching from gaming professionals, aggressive coaching and scrims and wellness and efficiency help.
Academy contributors can even have entry to unique prize alternatives all through their coaching.
“The Milk Cup Academy is a game-changer,” commented ThePeachCobbler. “So many gifted girls simply want the best steering and alternative. This program provides them each.”
