Where Ireland
Comes to Compete
The official tournament platform of the Ireland Esports Federation — connecting schools, players and communities across all 32 counties to structured competition and clear pathways to the national stage.
Featured Competitions
Ireland's School Esports Cup
The national post-primary competition — a structured, inclusive and safe way for students to represent their school, build teamwork, and compete on a national level.
Schools register and manage their teams on our dedicated schools platform, schoolesports.ie, with live finals at the National Esports Centre in Cork.
Global Esports Games
As a member of the Global Esports Federation, the IEF is part of the qualification pathway to the Global Esports Games LAN finals — the route for Irish players to represent the country on the world stage.
Irish and regional qualifiers for this cycle have now closed. The LAN finals take place in Los Angeles, 1–7 December 2026. Become a member to be notified when the next qualifiers open.
Gaming in Ireland: The Data
Over 440 responses from the Irish gaming community in 2025/26 — the most comprehensive look at gaming and esports on the island to date.
Key Stats at a Glance
Every headline finding in one sharp, shareable visual — built for sponsors, partners and media.
What the Data Tells Us
The full report behind the numbers — social connections, wellbeing, skills, game preferences and career pathways.
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Everything happening in Irish esports.
Competition and qualifier announcements before they go public, school and education programme news, and community events from across the island.
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How to Get Involved
Become a Member
Join the national body as a school, player, parent, community group or esports organisation.
Choose Your Pathway
Explore what’s open now — and as a member, we’ll let you know when new competitions and qualifiers go live.
Get Support
Our team can guide you through onboarding, registration and any competition questions.
All roads lead to the National Esports Centre
Every structured competition on the platform is designed to culminate in live finals at the National Esports Centre in Cork City — turning online progression into a real, championship-stage experience.
Join the Discord
Announcements, community activity and platform conversation — all in one place. This is where the Irish esports community lives between competitions.
Join the Server →Support is built into the platform
Whether you’re a school, player or organiser, we’ve designed registration, onboarding and tournament access to be straightforward. If you get stuck, we’re here.
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