Connor Dawg and Ironmouse announce $15,000 Marvel Rivals V-Tuber Cup

Popular VTubers Connor Dawg and Ironmouse have announced their first collaborative esports event, the V-Tuber Cup, featuring a $15,000 prize pool for the hero shooter Marvel Rivals. The tournament begins on November 21 at 5 p.m. PST and is open to North American players ranked Diamond tier or higher.

The announcement was made through the creators’ official X accounts. Connor Dawg wrote: “BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! @Ironmouse and I are putting on our first EVER V-Tuber Cup!! We will be hosting a $15,000 @MarvelRivals tournament featuring your favourite V-Tubers on November 21st at 5pm PST / 8pm EST.” He also encouraged interested participants to sign up via an online form.

Ironmouse echoed the news in her own post, saying, “HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT GUYS! @CDawgVA and I are putting on our first EVER V-Tuber Cup! We’re still looking for more V-Tubers to be part of our first inaugural V-Tuber Cup so be sure to check out the link below if you’re interested in competing!”

The competition will feature teams of six competing in Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play team-based hero shooter featuring popular Marvel characters. This marks the pair’s first official venture into esports hosting, following several years of online collaborations and shared gaming streams.

Fans have responded enthusiastically to the news, expressing excitement over the creators’ involvement in expanding VTuber participation in competitive gaming. The event is expected to highlight the growing crossover between content creation and esports, particularly within the VTuber community.

The V-Tuber Cup reflects the increasing mainstream appeal of Marvel Rivals since its release, with this event anticipated to attract a wide audience of both players and viewers.