IRELAND SCHOOL ESPORTS CUP

Ireland’s national post-primary school esports competition — giving students a structured, inclusive and safe way to represent their school, build teamwork, and compete on a national level.

WHY JOIN THE SCHOOL CUP?

TEAMWORK

Develop communication, collaboration and leadership through structured competition.

INCLUSIVITY

Open to players of all abilities and backgrounds, ensuring equal access for everyone.

PATHWAYS

Discover progression routes from schools esports into national and international competition.

TIMELINE

The Ireland School Esports Cup runs over 6 weeks from mid-March to the end of May.

Week 1 • Mid-March

INTRO DAY

National Esports Centre

Kick-off session introducing the cup format, structure and expectations.

Weeks 2 → 4 • Mid-March → May

LEAGUE PLAY

In-School

Weekly fixtures played at schools, building points and rankings across the competition period.

Week 5 • Mid-May

PLAYOFFS

In-School

Top teams will progress to playoffs to determine finalists for each title.

Week 6 • End of May

FINALS DAY

National Esports Centre

Live finals hosted at the National Esports Centre to crown national champions.

SCHOOL ESPORTS CUP TITLES

ROCKET LEAGUE

Car Football
2 vs 2
Console & PC

CLASH ROYALE

Strategy
Team vs Team
Mobile Phone

EA F1 2025

Sim Racer
Team vs Team
Console & PC

EA FC 26

Football
2 vs 2
Console & PC

HOW TO REGISTER

STEP 1

STEP 2

We'll reach out to guide you through the onboarding process. No prior esports experience is necessary.

STEP 3

Compete against other schools, earn points, and rise on the national leaderboard!

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