MTN DEW® And Papa John’s® Team Up To Bring You The Epic ‘Power Up, Play On!’ Video Game Showdown: Top Gaming Celebrity Dr Disrespect vs. NBA Star Jamal Murray

“Gaming fans are hungry for more than just pizza and MTN DEW. They’re looking for ways to ‘live’ their favorite brands, and we’re giving them that one-of-a-kind gaming experience with the livestream battle,” said Scott Finlow, CMO of PepsiCo Foodservice. “By teaming up with Papa John’s, we’re excited to raise the bar and continue MTN DEW’s mission of driving innovation and disruption in the gaming world. With an epic showdown in store, I know I’ll be tuning in to Jamal vs. Doc.”

The two gamers will go head-to-head live on YouTube tonight, December 10th at 8pm EST/ 5pm PST on Dr Disrespect’s YouTube channel. Jamal may have had an exceptional playoff performance, but he’ll need all his skills to have a shot at taking down the Doc in his own (video game) arena.

For a showdown like this one, not just any game controller will do. Doc and Jamal will unveil the limited-edition MTN DEW x Papa John’s custom game controller, decked out in iconic MTN DEW green and featuring a Papa John’s Easy Order button so that gamers can place their favorite pizza or Papadia order with the push of a button, without stepping away from their game. DEW Nation and gaming enthusiasts will be able to get the controller for themselves in 2021 – stay tuned to MTN DEW and Papa John’s channels for more details!

To really enjoy watching any game – whether it’s a gaming live stream or basketball – you need some great food. The new ‘Power Up, Play On!’ menu bundle is a meal made with gamers in mind – and the perfect way to enjoy watching Jamal and Doc duke it out live on YouTube. Hungry players can fuel up for victory with the $15 ‘Power Up, Play On!’ bundle featuring any two Papa John’s Papadias^® and a pair of 20 oz. MTN DEWs. Check it out for yourself at your local Papa John’s or order online at PapaJohns.com.

“Papa John’s is excited to partner with MTN DEW to fuel gamers’ passions and cravings,” said Max Wetzel, Papa John’s Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer. “Our handheld Papadia flatbread sandwich is perfect for gamers looking for a quick and convenient meal before taking on their next game. Papa John’s believes that pizza and gaming bring people together wherever they may be, and we are excited to provide more opportunities for gamers to connect with the brand moving forward.”

MTN DEW has continually staked its claim as a gamer favorite by staying at the forefront of gaming culture. In 2019, the brand debuted MTN DEW GAME FUEL, the first-ever beverage made by gamers for gamers. This partnership between another gamer favorite, Papa John’s, is the next step in MTN DEW’s passion project to fuel gamers!

More big news is coming up in 2021, when MTN DEW and Papa John’s continue their video game journey with fans. Stay up-to-date on the latest news by following @MountainDew and @PapaJohns.