The collaboration integrates competitive gaming with professional development, as students from the university's media and entertainment programs staff the production. This season, one hundred graduates will move into key technical roles, while students from the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting join the main broadcast desk and B-Stream commentary teams. According to Monica Dinsmore, Head of Esports at EA, the technical infrastructure at the Orlando Health Fortress remains a primary driver for keeping the series on campus.

Beyond production roles, the 2027 season introduces a revamped qualification structure. Players will navigate a new two-track system, featuring an elite eight-player Pro League alongside a series of Open Qualifiers. This format shift aims to broaden access to the championship circuit, which begins in September 2026. Fans can track the full schedule of qualifiers and the final February showdown via live streams on Twitch and YouTube.