eSports
Historic Inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships LIVE in Birmingham
On 6 and 7 August 2022, esports athletes will take centre stage in Birmingham, UK, and compete at the Commonwealth Esports Championships for the very first time.
Over 100 athletes representing diverse Commonwealth nations and territories will go head-to-head in three esports titles – DOTA 2, eFootball series and Rocket League for the honour of being crowned a champion.
Staged concurrently with the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Championships represents a hugely significant moment in the evolution of esports.
Paul J. Foster, CEO of the GEF, said: “This is historic. Fans of all ages will soon be cheering some of the very best esports athletes in the world to win medals for themselves and their country.
“We are proud of being one of the most inclusive, welcoming and fastest-growing communities in the world and this is an exciting chapter for our #worldconnected.”
The CEC, which is a joint initiative between the Global Esports Federation and the Commonwealth Games Federation, will take place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham, located in the heart of the 2022 Commonwealth Games city. Sessions start daily at 9.00 am and run through until 6.00 pm.
Esports athletes from across the Commonwealth – Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania – have come through regional qualifiers for the right to be in Birmingham alongside their Commonwealth sporting peers.
“We are delighted to be welcoming the best esports athletes in the Commonwealth to Birmingham. I have no doubt the Commonwealth Esports Championships will present a thrilling sporting spectacle and point the way towards the future of esports,” Katie Sadleir, CEO of the CGF, said.
But just before the very first esports match gets underway, the world’s esports thought leaders and idea creators will be gathering at the ICC for the inaugural Commonwealth Esports Forum on Friday 5 August.
Join Chris Chan, GEF President who also serves as Regional Vice President of the CGF and Secretary General of the Singapore National Olympic Council; Dame Louise Martin DBE, President of the CGF; Kenyan pro gamer Queen Arrow; Philipp Müller-Wirth, Chief of Sports at UNESCO; and more leading minds in esports, sports, business, technology, academia who will share their thoughts on the sector and its thrilling future.
“These two events represent a major legacy for Birmingham and the surrounding area. The future starts now,” Neil Rami, CEO of the West Midlands Growth Company, said.
-
Compliance Updates5 days ago
Cucacao Gaming Authority – AML Policy
-
Africa7 days ago
Soft2Bet takes its first steps into Africa with a multi-year Turnkey deal with media leader Channels TV
-
Eastern Europe6 days ago
Conquering Challenges: TotoGaming in Romania – 1 Year in the Market
-
Australia6 days ago
Michael Fitzsimons Joins Tabcorp as Chief Wagering Officer
-
eSports7 days ago
Melbet and Eternal Fire have formed a new partnership
-
Interviews7 days ago
Oliver Niner on his new Head of B2B role at PandaScore
-
Industry News7 days ago
NOVOMATIC is Set to Shine with Sparkling Highlights at ICE 2025 in Barcelona
-
Industry News7 days ago
Aristocrat Gaming and Aristocrat Interactive to Introduce the Latest Gaming Content and Solutions for the EMEA Market at ICE’s 2025 Barcelona Debut