The Ireland Esports Collegiate Series is the official university and college esports competition on the island, established in 2017.

It enables students to represent their institution across titles including League of Legends, Valorant, CS2, Rocket League, EA FC, Teamfight Tactis, F1, Overwatch 2, Rainbow 6 Siege and Marvel Rivals, with opportunities extending beyond gameplay into broadcasting, coaching, production and team operations.

Collegiate esports has been active since the 2017/18 academic year.

What began as a grassroots movement has evolved into Ireland’s largest esports competition — supporting both performance-level players and those seeking a social, community-driven experience.

The series runs across two semesters (Winter and Spring), with each title following an 8-week regular season leading into finals.

Matches are played remotely using the Nemesis platform, with teams typically organised through university esports societies.

Weekly broadcasts showcase featured matches, with students actively involved in production and commentary.

The Collegiate Series is operated by Nativz Gaming, supported by a Collegiate Advisory Committee made up of participating institutions.

The structure mirrors elements of traditional student sport — accommodating both competitive and social participation.

We support universities and colleges looking to grow esports through:

• Society development
• Tournament delivery
• Campus gaming spaces
• Strategic guidance and case studies

To learn more, contact: [email protected]

The Schools Series is Ireland’s national esports programme for second-level education.

Designed for students, teachers and parents, it provides a structured and safe way to participate in competitive gaming — similar to traditional school sports.

Like traditional sports, esports involves teamwork, practice, competition and goal-setting.

It also supports digital skills, communication and problem-solving — particularly for students who engage strongly with technology.

Simply fill out the Schools Series interest form or contact the team directly.

We provide onboarding resources, key dates and guidance to support participation.

No. Enthusiasm and support for students is what matters.

We provide resources and connect schools with experienced staff across the network.

A basic setup with school-approved PCs or consoles is sufficient.

Where needed, we can advise on partnerships and funding options to support access.

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Office Showdown is Ireland’s workplace esports league.

It’s open to startups, large companies, public sector teams and alumni groups — anyone working within an Irish organisation.

Esports creates shared experiences that build connection across teams and departments.

It’s accessible, flexible and particularly effective for engaging digital-native employees.

Basic equipment is required, but many participants compete using their own setups.

We can advise on workplace-friendly solutions if needed, just email us on [email protected]

Yes. The series is designed for remote, in-office and hybrid participation.

Teams also have the opportunity to attend in-person finals events.

Yes. Many teams include alumni from the Collegiate Series.

We also operate a Sub Pool system to connect companies with available players — creating opportunities for both competition and talent engagement.

There’s a place for:

• Secondary school students
• University students
• Graduates and alumni
• Employees
• Community players

Each series has its own eligibility criteria.

Core titles include:

• Valorant
• League of Legends
• Counter-Strike 2
• Rocket League

Additional titles vary by series and season, including Overwatch 2, Rainbow 6 Seige, Marvel Rivals, EA FC, F1, TFT and others will be offered as we build further.

No — you can register individually and be matched with a team.

This is especially common in the Company Series.

Players can get involved in:

• Broadcasting
• Coaching
• Analysis
• Event production

Many of these roles are filled by students and alumni within the ecosystem.

Strong performance can lead to opportunities within esports teams, production and related roles.

We support progression across both competitive and non-playing pathways.

Ireland Esports Leagues is a grassroots-led, community-driven structure operated by Nativz Gaming.

We work in partnership with players, institutions and national communities to build a connected and sustainable ecosystem.

Esports governance in Ireland is still developing.

We believe structure in esports should be earned through participation, consistency and trust — not declared.

We remain open to working with stakeholders across the ecosystem to support the long-term development of the space.