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Tom joins NSE as part of a secondment from British Esports, succeeding Alex Coulson
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Are you at a school or college in the UK which wants to get started in esports, but isn’t sure how?
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British Esports is once again teaming up with the Bett UK EdTech event for 2026.
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Students from Exeter College represented the UK on stage at the 10th edition of the Qatar Creative Industries Festival
The national body FOR BRITISH ESPORTS
As the national body for esports in the United Kingdom, we’re at the forefront of amateur grassroots esports, and represent the national interest on the global stage.  Â
From developing nationwide grassroots esports tournaments for schools and colleges to building the world’s first vocational qualifications in esports, British Esports are one of the world’s leading esports authorities, shaping the future of competitive gaming.
Who are British Esports?
Esports is the term used to describe player vs player, competitive video gaming.
British Esports
The British Esports Federation has announced that Tom Dore has been appointed the new Managing Director…
News
3 min read
13 Jan 2026
Are you at a school or college in the UK which wants to get started in…
10 min read
5 Jan 2026
British Esports secures funding to support EFL with ‘Safe to Play’ campaign running across 10 football…
4 min read
22 Dec 2025
With Christmas and New Year around the corner, British Esports wants to wish you all festive…
18 min read
19 Dec 2025
Students from the Exeter College Rocket League team represented the UK on stage at the 10th…
9 min read
18 Dec 2025
The British Esports Federation is once again teaming up with the Bett UK EdTech event for…
10 Dec 2025
British Esports collaborate with some of the world’s leading organisations in education, esports, technology, sports, safeguarding, and more.
Explore the leading brands and sponsors helping us foster talent, champion innovation, promote education and establish a safer, more diverse and inclusive environment to supercharge the UK esports industry.
Developing the very best esports and creative talent in the UK.
Esports Performance. Business Innovation.
The National Esports Performance Campus is a 45,000 sq.ft multi-site venue and the definitive home to British Esports.
Featuring modern, state of the art offices and contemporary classrooms, specialised esports performance rooms, luxurious on site accommodation and dedicated 5G esports arena with retractable seating for 250 spectators, the National Esports Performance Campus is a globally recognised esports hub capable of attracting and developing the world’s very best esports and creative talent.
Experience the future of competitive gaming and join us at the forefront of holistic technological esports innovation.
Educational Evolution. Fostering 21st Century Skills.
We’ve pioneered the gamification of academic studies and classroom dynamics, from early learning in Leaderships Skills Qualifications to HE and FE provisions with the Pearson BTEC in Esports and our exclusive university level partnership with College of Esports.
Our innovative curricula cultivates a diverse range of transferable skills and digital literacy, significantly enhancing students’ prospects for academic achievement, all while immersing them in subjects that truly ignite their passion.
Building Effective Coaching Standards.
To ensure the integrity and growth of esports, professional coaching standards are essential. Esports organisations require adaptable coaching models. Players seek skill refinement and personal development, while parents and educators prioritise safe, secure and enriching environments.
The Coach Development Framework from British Esports delivers accredited training in esports coaching and overall player well-being, developing core safeguarding principles and effective coaching techniques.Â
Unlock your coaching potential today. Discover new career pathways, enhance your coaching abilities, and contribute to creating a safer, healthier esports community. All courses and learning programmes are delivered online through British Esports Learning,
Explore fully funded programmes, including comprehensive business support workshops, networking, and entrepreneurship recommendations in association with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, UK Government and Sunderland City Council.
COMMONWEALTH MEDALS
STUDENTS COMPETING
ESPORTS BTEC STUDENTS
Building and sustaining pathways for amateur esports players at school and college.
Amateur Player Pathways. National Representation.
Identifying the next generation of esports talent and developing player pathways from amateur grassroots esports to national representation at medal based events, the British Esports Student Champs features the biggest esports games, hundreds of institutions and thousands of amateur esports athletes.
The largest amateur grassroots esports tournament for students aged 12+, open to all secondary schools, further education colleges and alternative provision schools across the United Kingdom, the Student Champs is the definitive competitive gaming platform for aspiring esports athletes in early education.
International Medal Based Events.
The British Esports Federation is the recognised representative for Great Britain and Northern Ireland within the Global Esports Federation, and serves as a founding member of the IOC Esports and Gaming Liaison Group.
We manage the representation and participation of national teams in the Global Esports Games, Commonwealth Esports Championships and other Olympic sanctioned medal based events.
From amateur grassroots esports in school and college to national representation on the global stage, we’re redefining amateur player pathways and developing medal winning esports athletes.
ExCeL London
Join us in person to explore how esports is leveling up education and boosting student engagement!
Events
Education
22 January
Don’t miss this opportunity to share ideas, spark connections and celebrate the future of education from…
21 – 23 January
“This signifies a monumental leap forward for our new arena, part of the National Esports Performance Campus. With the power of 5G connectivity, we are poised to redefine the future of live esports and sports experiences.”
CHESTER KING
PRESIDENT, BRITISH ESPORTS FEDERATION
Press Releases
Sunderland has been announced as the host city for the inaugural International Defence Esports Games (IDEG),…
6 min read
21 Nov 2025
National esports federation appoints new Commercial VP, Business Development Manager and more Sunderland, November 17th 2025…
7 min read
17 Nov 2025
Landmark alliance struck after new Esports Global fund acquires NSE from Benchmark Group Esports Global has…
6 Nov 2025
More than 25,000 members of the Association of School and College Leaders will have access to…
8 min read
14 Oct 2025
Creating a more diverse and inclusive industry for women and marginalised genders.
Equitable Spaces. Gender Inclusion.
The award-winning initiative from British Esports, dedicated to empowering and promoting the participation of women and marginalised genders throughout competitive gaming industry.
Shining a spotlight on the trailblazers, innovators and changemakers transforming the face of esports.
Discover what we’re doing to promote diversity and inclusivity in competitive gaming.
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