St. Ambrose Esports hosts high level, competitive tournaments during its fifth Honeypot event on April 28-29, 2023, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center, 1717 W. 12th St. in Davenport, Iowa. Friday is the pre-tournament and Saturday from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. is the main tournament.

More than 400 players are expected to compete in the family-friendly tournament series for all ages, bringing in an even larger viewership on steaming services. Honeypot is a fighting game tournament that includes games such as Smash Ultimate, Melee, and Tekken 7. Honeypot is an event that has quickly grown from a regional to a national-level event featuring participants and competitors from more than 15 states.

In addition to game play, Honeypot offers participants the opportunity to interact and engage with vendors selling products or experiences, and admission to The Putnam's exhibits.

• You can sign up or view the schedule at Start.GG/Honeypot5
• Registration is $30 per player
  • $15 Venue ($3 to each game's individual TO)
  • $10 Event Pot Bonus (per game)
  • $5 Discounted Museum Pass
  • Doubles events are $5 per person

Lead event organizer Albert Rassavong said, "I want to use this event to promote what the Quad Cities has to offer and I'm excited to organize an event that brings this many people here. Our goal is to provide a platform for not only the players to show off their skills, but also the community. We hope everyone can come together and celebrate the games we love."

"St. Ambrose University's Esports program continues to be innovative in the space of hosting quality events," said Joan Kranovich, Vice President of Business Growth & Director, Sports QC. "They are a leader in Esports and drive positive economic value to the Quad Cities with events like the Honeypot: The Honey Heist."

About St. Ambrose Esports
Through education, disciplined competition, and professional development, St. Ambrose Esports provides opportunities that create an inclusive community that fosters the growth of young esports professionals. The program currently offers scholarships for students to participate in Overwatch, League of Legends, Smite, Rainbow Six Siege, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

About Visit Quad Cities
Founded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the official Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO) for the region. Visit Quad Cities is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit engine charged with driving economic opportunity through tourism, building our authentic brand, telling & selling the Quad Cities story, and enhancing Quad Citizens' quality of life and quality of place. For more information, go to visitquadcities.com.