Esports Wales is the national body for esports within Wales, and looks after esports in all of its forms and disciplines throughout the nation. This covers the entire scene from the grassroots level all the way up to our national teams.
We work with our partners and stakeholders across Wales to support our growing network of clubs and their members by providing an affiliation and support structure that aims to ensure there are safe, fun and accessible opportunities for all to participate and succeed in.
Started by like-minded gamers who wanted to develop the esports community in Wales. Esports Wales is a registered community interest company, founded in 2018, and is responsible for the development of esports in Wales, from the grassroots level to the national level.
Our Board is diverse, reflecting the communities we serve and bringing a wealth of experience from different sectors in engaging with underrepresented groups and elite esports athletes. It includes individuals from various sectors, such as education, game development, business, and of course, esports. Board Members Page.
Competitive video gaming, also called esports, brings together people from all areas and backgrounds. As such, Esports Wales aims to represent the common interests of these people from the amateur to the professional level of electronic sports. We want to develop, promote and supervise the practice of esports in a spirit of equality and human fulfilment.
To support competitive gaming from the grassroots to the professional level.
We aim to improve the standard of Welsh esports and increase its level of awareness in Wales.
We aim to provide opportunities for esports talent in Wales to be scouted by professional teams through hosting and sponsoring tournaments nationwide with the focus always on Wales.
Esports Wales has outlined the full strategy and how we plan to grow esports within Wales over the next few years.
Find the full Esports Wales Strategy Here
A no-compromise no regrets philosophy - daring to dream!
Bringing perspective and a recognition that we do this for enjoyment.
Doing the right thing - even when no one is looking.
Pursuit of our goals and a recognition that it’s ok to make mistakes to become better.
Inclusive and welcoming to all - the esports family. committed to each other's success.
Achieving in and out of game – responsible for each other’s reputations.
Esports Cup of Nations – In 2020 we partnered with Esports Scotland to create a new
international tournament showcasing Scotland v Wales in multiple competitive esports
fixtures. Both nations faced off against each other with the best players each nation had to offer.
IESF – Esports Wales is a member of the International Esports Federation and has competed in various international tournaments including the World Esports Championship.
European Esports Federation – Esports Wales become full members of European Esports Federation in 2023 in Paris.
Commonwealth Esports Championship run by Global Esports Federation, Wales Won 3 medals in the commonwealth esports championships.
Esports Wales links with FAW to support the selection and running of the national team for EAFC.
For the last two years, we have held the Welsh Masters online event to show off some of the best esport talent in Wales.
All teams in the Welsh Masters require 50% of their roster to be Welsh or living in Wales.
In 2023 Esports Wales started the Welsh Esports League, the national league for Welsh Esports.
Registered Welsh clubs compete for glory and bragging rights across multiple titles.
Community events are hosted throughout the year on various game titles. These events are open to anyone in the community and normally have some amazing prizes!
From general community nights to give it a try nights, Check out when our next community events are by visiting our events calendar.