Esports is one of the most rapidly growing industries worldwide. With large scale competitions taking place across the world and big prize money to be won, it is watched by millions of fans.

Exeter College has partnered with Tech South West, Bridgwater and Taunton College, City College Plymouth, Cornwall College and South Gloucestershire and Stroud College to deliver the only region-wide corporate esports festival for the South West.

With teams from across the region taking part, the tournament brings the sector together to celebrate the esports industry and showcase the opportunities it heralds for young people, tech companies, and the wider community.

The first Esports Festival SW was held in 2022, with 16 teams competing at Rocket League for the trophy. Bath-based software development firm Rocketmakers defeated Ashfords in the final to take home the trophy.

We’re going even bigger in 2023!

Over 30 organisations from across the South West tech sector will come head-to-head at Exeter College’s state-of-the-art Digital and Data Centre, on 2 June 2023, to decide who will be crowned the champion of the Esports Festival SW 2023.

Each company will be putting pedal to the metal as they vie to be crowned Rocket League champions in the region’s biggest event of its kind in the South West.

The event will not only feature plenty of gaming, but also demonstrations, interactive experiences, networking, roundtable discussions, and insight sessions with industry experts.

Who will be crowned the winner? 32 teams, 96 competitors, only one team can win!

A huge thank you to the sponsors Jurassic Fibre, Program, Filmily and Rowe IT for making the Esports Festival SW possible.

If you would like to sponsor the event or join the waiting list in case a team spot becomes available, please contact Tech South West.

Watch out for 2024…Esports Festival SW goes national!