UK’S Top Student Esports Talent Clash at British Esports’ 2024/25 Student Champs Finals

After a record-breaking year with close to 750 teams and over 13,000 games played, the UK’s top student esports teams will battle it out for national glory this July, LIVE from the National Esports Performance Campus in Sunderland.

Sunderland, UK, Thursday 5th June 2025 – British Esports, the UK’s national body for esports, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated finalists of the UK’s leading grassroots esports tournament for schools and colleges, the British Esports Student Champs. 

In just under four weeks, eight of the UK’s very best student esports teams will converge on British Esports’ state-of-the-art National Esports Performance Campus for the thrilling culmination of the 2024/25 Student Champs season.

After a year of intense competition, dedication and exceptional skill, the nation’s brightest young esports stars are poised to battle for glory across some of the biggest esports titles, including Overwatch 2, League of Legends, VALORANT and Rocket League. 

The tremendous growth and levels of engagement of the student esports scene have once again been demonstrated, engaging close to 750 teams, featuring more than 3,000 competing students, and witnessing a staggering 13,000 games. 

With over 65% of Further Education (FE) colleges actively competing in weekly fixtures, the Student Champs continues to be a cornerstone of educational esports development in the UK.

“We are incredibly proud of every student and team participating in this year’s Student Champs,” said Chester King, President, British Esports. “The growth in participation, level of competition, and dedication shown by these young athletes exemplify the power of esports in developing crucial life skills. The finals are not just about crowning champions; they are a celebration of talent, teamwork and the thriving grassroots esports ecosystem we continue to champion here in the UK.”

As the leading grassroots esports competition for students aged 12+, the British Esports’ Student Champs provides a safe, inclusive and competitive environment. It actively promotes teamwork, communication, strategic thinking and digital literacy. 

The competition also serves as a vital practical experience, complementing students’ studies in the range of BTEC qualifications in Esports and the new Esports Leadership Programme, studied by over 15,000 students across more than 200 institutions globally. 

Providing invaluable real-world experience, students from College of Esports have managed the production of the Champs throughout the year and will take on key production and talent roles in the finals, applying their skills in a high-stakes, professional broadcast environment.

Adding to the excitement, the regional finalists will also gain exclusive access to the cutting-edge performance bootcamp facilities at the NEPC in the days leading up to the Grand Finals. 

This unique opportunity will allow teams to fine-tune their strategies, practice in a professional environment, and bond as they prepare for their ultimate showdown.

The stage is now set for an epic clash as the champions from the North and South prepare to face off for national honours.  This year’s finalists include:

Overwatch 2 Finals:

• North: Confetti Arrows (Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies)
• South: Antares.eXe (Exeter College)

League of Legends Finals:

• North: Burnley Esports Elite LoL (Burnley College)
• South: Croydon Prime (Croydon College)

Rocket League Finals:

• North: York Vikings (York College)
• South: Ariel.eXe (Exeter College)

VALORANT Finals:

• North: GCS Owls NatVal (Gower College Swansea)
• South: CONEL Cyphers Valorant (The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London – CONEL)

The Student Champs Finals will also feature recognition for outstanding individual performance, with Oneallsports proudly sponsoring the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award, highlighting players who demonstrate exceptional skill and sportsmanship throughout the competition.

Tune in to watch all the action live on https://www.twitch.tv/britishesports from Saturday, 5th July, starting at 10 AM GMT+1.For more details on the finals, including the full schedule and team profiles, please visit the official tournament platform https://champs.britishesports.org, or join in on the action and grab a FREE ticket via https://bit.ly/student-champs-2024-25-finals.

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Contacts

Press | British Esports | press@britishesports.org 

Student Champs | British Esports | champs@britishesports.org

Education | British Esports | education@britishesports.org  

About the British Esports Student Champs 

The British Esports Student Champs is the UK’s largest amateur grassroots esports competition for students aged 12+. It provides a safe, inclusive environment, promoting teamwork, communication, strategic thinking, and digital literacy. The Champs offers practical experience, complementing BTEC Esports and Leadership Programme studies, and serves as a vital pathway for young talent into esports and broader digital careers. For more information, visit https://britishesports.org/student-champs.

About British Esports

Established in 2016, British Esports is the national body for esports in the UK.  As one of the world’s leading esports authorities, we are the recognised member of the Global Esports Federation for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and founding member of the International Olympic Committee Esports and  Gaming Liaison Group. From nationwide amateur grassroots competition to cutting edge esports curriculum and national representation on the global stage, we’re dedicated to increasing levels of esports awareness, improving esports standards, and inspiring future esports talent.  For more information and all the latest news, visit https://britishesports.org or follow British Esports on Facebook, X , Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitch, YouTube, TikTok.