EGAMES

A GLOBAL SCHOOLS ESPORTS COMPETITION

EGAMES is a global esports competition designed for school-age players.
The competition gives young people the chance to take part in team play and build new digital skills. Parents, teachers, students and esports federations can all register by choosing their role and entering a school name, country and contact details.
EGAMES will be hosted in a different country each year, starting in DUBAI27.

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Designed exclusively for K-12 students, EGAMES DUBAI27 is the landmark inaugural tournament co-created by Varkey Group and the British Esports Federation to transform gaming into a driver for learning and global connection.

Open to state, government, and independent schools worldwide, EGAMES provides an inclusive platform that fosters teamwork, strategic thinking, and cultural exchange. Taking place in 16th – 18th April 2027 at the GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI) in Dubai, the live finals will empower young people to represent their nations while unlocking digital skills and career pathways for the future.

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The inaugural EGAMES tournament for the 2026/27 academic year features three core game titles, offering competitive opportunities for both male and female K–12 student players across different disciplines:

* Rocket League: A high-energy, 3v3 school team competition.
* EA SPORTS FC (EAFC27): Individual competitive routes, including a dedicated pathway for female players.
* Minecraft: A collaborative school-wide creative build challenge.
VOICES OF EGAMES
Our aim is to bring young people from around the world together, giving them the opportunity to learn, connect, create, compete and lead. We want students to see how the skills they develop can open doors across technology, gaming, digital creativity and beyond. Their potential deserves to be nurtured, and their achievements recognised on a world stage.
Sunny Varkey Chairman and Founder of Varkey Group and GEMS Education
FAQs

EGAMES Explained

What is the EGAMES?

A brand-new global esports tournament will see students represent their schools per country, earn prizes for their schools, and enhance young people’s lives through education and esports.

Who is it for?

The new, first-of-its-kind global esports competition designed exclusively for K-12 students representing your school.

Supported by national esports federations across the globe.

What esports will be played in Dubai27?

The inaugural EGAMES tournament for the 2026/27 academic year features three core game titles, offering competitive opportunities for both male and female K–12 student players across different disciplines:

Rocket League: A high-energy, 3v3 school team competition.
EA SPORTS FC (EAFC27): Individual competitive routes, including a dedicated pathway for female players. Minecraft: A collaborative school-wide creative build challenge.

National online qualifiers will identify each country's single winning school delegation, culminating in the live global finals in April 2027 at the GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI) in Dubai (DUBAI27).

The purpose

EGAMES will showcase individual and team esports titles, providing students with the opportunity to compete on behalf of their schools on a global stage. The competition aims to foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and strategic thinking while promoting a healthy, competitive environment for the next generation of esports athletes.

Is it educational?

EGAMES will serve as a pathway for student competitors, linking local and national tournaments to global recognition and career opportunities in the esports industry and other sectors. It will act as an international cultural and educational exchange, and promote skills development.

How to register?

To register your team and interest, complete the form below.

PARTNERS

Our sponsors & Partners

EGAMES is built through collaboration. We are proud to work alongside organisations that share our ambition to create meaningful opportunities for young people through esports, education and international competition. Together, our partners help us connect schools, students, educators and esports communities around the world.

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Looking to join us?

EGAMES is growing, and we are looking to work with organisations that want to be part of what comes next. Whether you are a brand, technology company, education provider, esports organisation or potential event partner, there are opportunities to get involved, support our programmes and connect with a growing international community of students, schools and families.

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Want to learn more about EGAMES?

Download the EGAMES introduction guide covering competitive esports, safeguarding, benefits, career pathways, education, age ratings and tournament participation.

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