The Edo State Esports Association (ESEA) will host the ESEA Bronze Series Esports Championship on 30 and 31 October 2026 in Benin City. The two-day competition will feature five teams battling across six gaming titles for a prize pool and incentives valued at over ₦1 million, Bold Sports reports.
Organisers have billed the tournament as Nigeria’s first team-based esports championship of its kind. The competition will bring together teams from across Edo State, with players contesting the inaugural Bronze Series title.
Five teams set for two-day esports competition
The championship will feature five participating teams. Each side will field six players, one substitute and a team coach.
The tournament will feature football, fighting, basketball and racing esports. Its six competitive titles are EA SPORTS FC 26, eFootball Console, Mortal Kombat, NBA 2K, Street Fighter and Rocket League.
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The participating teams are listed below.
| No. | Participating team |
|---|---|
| 01 | Bros Emma Games |
| 02 | Estabein Esports |
| 03 | Maximus |
| 04 | Sugu |
| 05 | UNIBEN Esports Team |
The teams will compete for championship honours across the six titles. The event also offers cash prizes and additional rewards, with the total value of prizes and incentives exceeding ₦1 million.
ESEA confirms venues for Bronze Series championship
The competition will take place over two days at two venues in Benin City.
Activities on Friday, 30 October, will be held at the Media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Stadium Road. The Grand Finale will take place on Saturday, 31 October, at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Airport Road, Benin City.
The two-day schedule will culminate in the crowning of the inaugural Bronze Series team champions.
Championship targets esports development in Edo State
The ESEA Bronze Series reflects the association’s commitment to developing a structured and competitive esports ecosystem in Edo State.
Through the championship, ESEA aims to provide players and teams with opportunities to compete, gain exposure and participate in organised esports at a professional standard.
The event has received the endorsement of the Esports Federation of Nigeria (EFN) and the Edo State Sports Commission.
It has also secured support from the Office of the Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Tourism and Creative Economy, alongside other institutional supporters and partners.
With teams representing different parts of Edo State, the championship is expected to bring together players, gaming enthusiasts, supporters and members of the wider creative and sports community.
The competition will unite participants across six gaming titles before concluding with the crowning of the first Bronze Series team champions.
ESEA Bronze Series Esports Championship 2026: Event details
| Event information | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | ESEA Bronze Series Esports Championship 2026 |
| Organiser | Edo State Esports Association (ESEA) |
| Dates | 30–31 October 2026 |
| Prize pool and incentives | Over ₦1 million |
| Day 1 venue | Media Centre, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Stadium Road, Benin City |
| Grand Finale venue | Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Airport Road, Benin City |
| Team format | Six players, one substitute and a team coach per team |
| Number of teams | Five |
| Number of gaming titles | Six |
| Endorsing bodies | Esports Federation of Nigeria (EFN) and Edo State Sports Commission |
Six gaming titles feature at the championship
The competition will cover six titles across different esports genres.
| No. | Gaming title |
|---|---|
| 01 | EA SPORTS FC 26 |
| 02 | eFootball Console |
| 03 | Mortal Kombat |
| 04 | NBA 2K |
| 05 | Street Fighter |
| 06 | Rocket League |
With more than ₦1 million in prizes and incentives available, the ESEA Bronze Series Esports Championship will bring together five teams for a two-day contest in Benin City.
The event will conclude with the crowning of the inaugural team champions, marking the first edition of the Bronze Series organised by the Edo State Esports Association.
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