Southwest Brings First Live Gaming Tournament to 35,000 Feet on Starlink WiFi, With Fleetwide Rollout Expected in Fall 2027
Southwest Airlines Co. announced in Dallas on November 12 that it brought gaming to 35,000 feet with the first-ever live gaming tournament in the sky, bringing Twitch creators onboard a special flight from Austin to San Diego on their way to TwitchCon.
Powered by Starlink WiFi, the creators competed head-to-head while livestreaming the action to the Twitch community in real time. Southwest said the activation showcased what faster, reliable connectivity can make possible onboard.
Southwest said it expects to become the first major U.S. airline to equip its entire fleet with Starlink in fall 2027.
TwitchCon 2026 takes place November 13 to 15 at the San Diego Convention Center, bringing together streamers, creators, developers and communities for live shows, panels, game demos and fan meet-ups.
(Source: Southwest Airlines Co)
Source: Southwest Airlines Co
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