2026 Academic Esports World Tournament

UNSW Sydney will host universities from around the world to compete in the Academic Esports World Tournament, a unique global event where academic excellence meets competitive gaming.

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AEWT combines competitive Esports with academic challenges, creating a stage where students can compete, collaborate and innovate within an international setting.

Across five days teams battle for glory in Esports titles like League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League, and Teamfight Tactics, while also pitching entrepreneurial ideas, designing games and engaging in live academic debates.

For students, it’s a chance to test their skills in a high-pressure, real-world environment, grow as leaders, and connect with peers from across the globe. For universities, it’s an opportunity to showcase talent, champion diversity and demonstrate how education can evolve in the digital age.

Esports Challenges

League of Legends
Rocket League
Valorant
Teamfight Tactics (Finals)

Academic Challenges

Business Case Challenge: Solve real-world problems with market-ready ideas
Game Design Jam: Create prototypes that push creative and ethical boundaries
Academic Discourse: Debate key issues in Esports, tech and society