ASUS and MEWC are hosting the Excel Esports Event
ASUS and the Microsoft Excel World Championship (MEWC) have announced a new competition, the “Landmark Battle,” which tasks elite Excel users with solving data problems at iconic global locations. The event is scheduled to be livestreamed on July 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET (5:00 PM GMT) via the Excel Esports YouTube channel.
Event Overview
Unlike traditional indoor spreadsheet tournaments, the Landmark Battle moves the competition outdoors to sites such as the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Competitors will be required to handle data challenges while adapting to external environmental factors.
The event is designed to demonstrate the performance capabilities of the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra and ASUS ZenScreen OLED in non-traditional work settings.
Featured Hardware
According to the event organizers, participating players will be using the following hardware:
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ASUS ExpertBook Ultra: A laptop featuring a 0.99kg chassis, an Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 Series 3 processor, and a 14-inch 3K tandem OLED display with 1400-nits HDR brightness. The unit is rated for up to 26 hours of battery life.
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ASUS ZenScreen OLED (MQ16FC): A 16-inch portable monitor utilized to extend the workspace for participants.
Competition Lineup
Four competitors have been selected for the event:
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Andrew Ngai (Australia): A three-time world champion focused on analytical precision.
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Diarmuid Early (Ireland): The current Microsoft Excel World Champion and European Open champion, known for high-speed execution.
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Nicolas Micot (France): A competitor noted for consistency and strategic adaptability.
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Jaq Kennedy (UK): A player recognized for performance under pressure.
How to Watch
The livestream will be available on the Excel Esports YouTube channel on July 10, 2026. The broadcast will include information regarding product giveaways and promotional offers related to the featured ASUS hardware.
For more information on the competition format and technical specifications of the equipment being used, viewers can monitor the official event stream.
