Dubai to host EGAMES DUBAI27 international school esports finals

Registration has opened for EGAMES DUBAI27, a new international school esports competition scheduled to hold its live finals in Dubai in April 2027. The tournament is designed to be inclusive of all school types, including state-funded, government-run, and independent institutions.

Organized by the Varkey Group and the British Esports Federation, the event features GEMS Education as an education partner. The finals are set to take place at the GEMS School of Research & Innovation. To qualify for the Dubai finals, students must participate in national tournaments organized by their respective country's esports federation.

The competition lineup includes EA Sports FC 27, Rocket League, and a Minecraft build tournament. Currently, 14 national federations have committed to the event, including the UAE, UK, Argentina, Brazil, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Ireland, Jordan, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Türkiye, and Zimbabwe.

Participants will compete for various prizes, such as medals, scholarships, school hardware, and trips to the Esports Nations Cup. Alongside the competition, an education summit will be held to discuss digital skills, AI, safeguarding, and esports education.