2024/25 Series: Everything you need to know!

Dear Collegiate Player,

The Ireland Esports Collegiate Series is thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter for the 2024/25 academic year, bringing students, universities and sponsors a host of improvements aimed at enhancing the competitive gaming experience on the island.

Entering the third academic year under Nativz Gaming, the 2024/25 series is set to deliver an enriched and dynamic environment for all participants, with several key upgrades and initiatives.

Key Enhancements for the 2024/25 Series:

🕹️ New Competition Platform: We are proud to introduce our own dedicated esports tournament platform. This innovative solution is designed to streamline tournament management, provide a more engaging and user-friendly experience for our student community and create new insights to support our growth objectives.

🏟️ Finals Venue Confirmed: The Winter Finals Weekend will return to The Vaults in Dogpatch Labs (Dublin). With the venue and date now locked in we can focus on making the most of the venue, improving the experience further for those attending.

🎮 Expanded Game Titles: Following the success of the Summer Tournament, we’re excited to add three new game titles to our roster. Teamfight Tactics will join our regular game options for both Winter and Summer Semesters. Additionally, Call of Duty and Fortnite will be featured in Mini Tournaments throughout the academic year, alongside Rainbow 6 Siege.

🚘 On the Road with Collegiate Challenge: Our flagship Collegiate Challenge event is hitting the road again after the success we had at TU Dublin this year. Partnering with Monster Energy, we’ll be visiting campuses across the country, bringing the thrill of esports directly to students.

🛒 New Website and Online Store: Introducing the brand new irelandcollegiate.com website and online store. We’ve upgraded our platform and supply partners to offer a broader selection of merchandise and improved delivery times, ensuring a better experience for all. Check out the Team T-Shirts and Hoodies now available online.

🧑🏼‍🎓 Nativz Esports Academy: We’re launching the Nativz Esports Academy, designed to provide players, coaches, managers and analysts with a clear pathway to professional esports careers. This initiative is coming together nicely and underscores our commitment to developing talent within Ireland’s esports industry.

🗞️ Alumni Guild Launch: The Alumni Guild went live in July to keep our graduates connected. This membership will offer valuable content and benefits, maintaining our connection with graduates and supporting the competitive gaming community on the island of Ireland.

Key Dates for the 2024/25 Ireland Esports Collegiate Series:

📅 Winter Tournament:

 📅 Spring Tournament:

📅 Summer Tournament:

📅 Collegiate Challenge

We would like to extend a warm welcome back to our dedicated student representatives and express our gratitude to the new students joining us this year.

We’re also thrilled to have our team of Creators back and excited to introduce new members joining our ranks. Our heartfelt thanks go to our sponsors, whose unwavering support is instrumental in creating deeper and more engaging experiences for our student gamers.

Please note that the dates for the Spring and Summer Tournaments are subject to change. Final dates will be confirmed prior to the start of each tournament.

LFG for 2024/25!