Defending champions, University of Warwick, win Esports University of the Year

Over the past year, universities across the country have been battling to come out on top and claim Esports University of the Year. It’s been no easy feat; 24 championships, 95 universities, thousands of participants and hundreds of matches played - the competition has been fierce.

We’re thrilled to announce that University of Warwick have successfully defended the title, and are Esports University of the Year champions for the 2019/2020 academic period.

Warwick took the lead by 221 points and earnt a hefty 1,611 points total throughout the entire competition. Warwick entered 27 teams/participants over the year and 7 times they placed in the top 5.

Warwick’s 5 best performing teams:

“I couldn't be more proud of the team for securing the back-to-back championship. We've never aimed for anything less, but when the mid-season table came out we wanted to open the gap between second place. The teams all put priority on their NSE competition and it's clearly worked. I'm especially proud of our achievement through the difficult times we're in right now, as I know this affected our players across all games. 

It's a perfect way for me to end my time at university. I'm handing the torch on now to a great exec team and I can't wait to watch the society live on and keep gatekeeping this trophy. Warwick Esports was built as a force to be reckoned with and I don't see that changing any time soon.”

Jack 'Coach' Fenton
Warwick Esports Society President 2019/2020

"I'm really proud of everyone's performances in all of our games, and I am especially happy that we can lift the trophy again. Jack has been an undeniable influence on our society and performance, and we will make sure to build on his legacy.

We fully intend on continuing our dominant ways and clinching the trophy once more with the strong players we have and the amazing exec team that I work with."

Daniel 'bepis boi' Zeng
Warwick Esports Society President 2020/2021

In second place, Staffordshire University claimed 1,390 points in total and the University of Southampton, hot on Staffordshire’s heels, finished 3rd with 1,365 points.

See where your university placed in the full points table here.

Some notable mentions:

• - The best performing new contender in the championship was the University of Sunderland, who finished with 354 points.
• - The most improved university was the University of the West of England, who finished in 47th place last season but moved a staggering 41 places to finish in 6th this year.
• - Most points contributed by a single player was Nades, who single-handedly won a whopping 96 points in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Edinburgh Napier University.
• - Durham Defenders won the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team championships in both the Winter and Summer season, earning Durham University a huge 200 points.

With the academic year winding down and the summer just about to start, who’s to say what the next season will bring - but we’re sure it’ll be an exciting time for university esports.

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Updated on 07/05/2020