Esports, short for electronic sports, is the world of competitive, organised video gaming.

Players compete in various games across different genres, including first-person shooters, real-time strategy, sports simulations, and multiplayer online battle arenas.

These competitions range from small community events to massive international tournaments with millions of viewers and significant prize pools with prizes in the millions.

Unlike casual gaming, esports involves structured competitions, professional teams, and leagues, much like traditional sports.

Players dedicate hours to training, strategizing, and improving their skills, often working with coaches, analysts, and support staff.

The esports industry has rapidly grown into a multi-billion-dollar sector, attracting sponsors, media coverage, and even inclusion in global sporting events like the Olympics.

So, who is Esports Wales?

Esports Wales is the national governing body dedicated to developing and promoting esports throughout Wales.

Founded in 2018 to support grassroots and professional gaming talent, Esports Wales provides a structured pathway for players, clubs, and industry professionals to engage in competitive gaming.

The Mission

Esports Wales aims to:

• We aim 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.​

Like the WRU and FAW, Esports Wales is the new Kid of the block! With it’s Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and online world.

Esports Wales runs the national team taking players to countries like Bali, Romania, Portugal among others playing for prize pools up to million pounds. Wales also took Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at the Commonwealth Esports Championship in 2022.
Esports Wales doesn’t stop there with organizes national leagues (Welsh Esports League) with teams such as Dragons RFC, Tribal Basketball and Pontypridd FC having teams competing in the league.

The organization also works with educational institutions, local businesses, and government bodies to develop esports-related programs that benefit both the gaming and digital industries in Wales.

With esports gaining mainstream recognition and inclusion in prestigious sporting events, Esports Wales is committed to ensuring that Welsh players and teams have the platform and support they need to succeed.

Whether you’re an aspiring player, a gaming enthusiast, or a business looking to get involved in esports, Esports Wales is here to help shape the future of competitive gaming in the nation.

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