The inaugural tournament took place during Super Bowl weekend. (2-6-21) It was hosted by the NFL as part of an initiative with HBCUs to bring more people of color into the NFL and NFL-associated business. This tournament is the first ever HBCU-focused video game competition: 16 players representing 15 schools from four HBCU conferences. Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Southwestern Athletic Conference