School Esports Cup — Clash Royale
Ireland’s national post-primary esports competition. Represent your school, compete on Thursdays, and make it to the National Esports Centre finals.
SCHEDULE
Clash Royale game day is Thursday. Two matches are played each game day — one at 5:30pm and one at 6:00pm.
WEEK 1
23 Apr
LEAGUE PLAY
Online
WEEK 2
30 Apr
LEAGUE PLAY
Online
WEEK 3
7 May
LEAGUE PLAY
Online
PLAYOFFS
9 May
SATURDAY
Online
GRAND FINALS
16 May
SATURDAY
National Esports Centre, Cork
MATCH FORMAT
Everything you need to know about how matches are played.
THE BASICS
Mode: 1v1 (Friendly battle)
Format: Best of Two per player
Game length: ~3 minutes
Deck: Any deck (standardised to level 11)
HOW IT WORKS
Each team of two plays as a pair. Both players face each opponent from the other team in a 1v1 Best of Two.
The Friendly 1v1 game mode standardises all decks to level 11, keeping competition fair regardless of player progression.
PLATFORM
Mobile only — iOS & Android
Clash Royale is free to download and available on most modern smartphones.
GAME DAY TIMING
Day: Thursday
Game 1: 5:30pm
Game 2: 6:00pm
Window: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
REPORTING RESULTS
The winning team is responsible for reporting the match result after each game. Make sure your team does this promptly — unresolved results can affect your standings.
Eligibility: Open to all post-primary aged students and learners across Ireland, including education centres. A staff point of contact must be appointed before students can register and play. All genders and ability levels are welcome. Schools may enter as many teams as they wish. Matches are played online from home or school — the Grand Finals are held live at the National Esports Centre, Cork.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU SIGN UP
Once you’ve registered, here’s what to expect.
STEP 1
BUILD YOUR TEAM
Make sure your teammate is registered on the platform. One of you creates the team — both need to join it. Try to use your school name in your team name, e.g. “Hogan School Dragons”.
STEP 2
CHECK YOUR FIXTURES
Your fixtures will be listed on the Home Page and under Matches once your team is signed up. Check before each Thursday. Teams will need to add each other in-game in order to set up the match.
STEP 3
PLAY & REPORT
Play your matches at 5:30pm and 6:00pm. The winning team must report the result on the platform straight after each game.
STEP 4
MAKE THE FINALS
Top teams advance through playoffs to the live Grand Finals at the National Esports Centre on 16 May.