Jamaica welcomes Red Bull Wings Cup

Commentators react to the drama unfolding at the Red Bull Wings Cup 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa, at the weekend. October 1, 2026 Registration is now open in Jamaica for the Red Bull Wings Cup, a new EA SPORTS FC 27 competition that will give university students a chance to compete for the opportunity to represent Jamaica at an international final in Miami in 2027. The competition will take place in nearly 80 countries in partnership with EA SPORTS and PlayStation. Players of all skill levels can compete for a place in their country’s national final. In Jamaica, the competition will be held through the University League. Students from universities across the country will play EA SPORTS FC 27 Rush on PlayStation 5 consoles during qualifying events on their campuses. The first qualifying event will take place at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) from October 1 to 2, 2026. A second event will be held at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) from October 7 to 8. Players will collect points during the competition, with those who have the highest scores advancing to the Jamaica National Final. There, they will compete for the title of Red Bull Wings Cup National Champion. The Jamaican champion will have the opportunity to represent the country at the Red Bull Wings Cup World Final in Miami, United States, in early 2027. The event will bring together players from participating countries for a competition centred on EA SPORTS FC 27 and football culture. The competition is open to students who meet the eligibility requirements in Jamaica. Local terms and conditions apply. KINGSTON, Jamaica—A firearm was seized during an operation by lawmen assigned to the Matilda’s Corner Police Station following an operation in the Eas... IC: PNP councillor sat in meeting on wife's application for Ocho Rios transport centre space KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Integrity Commission (IC) has found that Councillor Ian Bell (People's National Party, Beecher Town Division) participated in de... BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer IRONSHORE, St James — Wednesday’s much-anticipated opening of the US$28-million PriceSmart in this western parish has been hailed by Rodrigo Calva, th... BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has reiterated his call for stronger ... ST ANN, Jamaica—Defending champions Clarendon College led six other teams to the quarter-finals of the ISSA Ben Francis Cup competition after beating ... WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —Knockalva Technical failed to claim a share of second place in Zone B of the ISSA daCosta Cup football competition after they w... KINGSTON, Jamaica—Two Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables and one correctional officer have appeared in court after being charged in connectio... International News, Latest News WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Authorities in Pennsylvania confirmed Wednesday a fifth death linked to measles, as thousands of cases spread in the w... Facebook Twitter Instagram Polls Recent Posts Archives