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LeBron James Eyes Madden Event at Fenway Park Following Viral Fortnite Video

Fenway Park, already set to host a major Call of Duty tournament, could see more gaming action if James' proposal comes to fruition.

  • LeBron James, part of the Red Sox ownership group, wants to organize a Madden event at Fenway Park after seeing a viral video of someone playing Fortnite on the big screen inside the stadium.
  • Fenway Park is set to host the first Call of Duty League Major tournament from January 25 through 28, with more than 15,000 people expected to attend.
  • The idea of using Fenway's big screen for gaming was sparked by a test run for a professional gamer's contribution to the Jimmy Fund, which led to the Jumbotron at Fenway being used for Fortnite.
  • James' ownership stake in the Red Sox is fairly low, so a Madden event might need to be cleared with John Henry, a major stakeholder.
  • James can't schedule the Madden event during the NBA season, which runs into April, but it could be possible during the MLB season when the Red Sox have road trips.
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