As we prepare for Season 2 of the 2024 AEL University competition, let’s take a moment to reflect on the highlights and achievements of Season 1 earlier this year.
This season saw Universities pick-up Counter-Strike 2, alongside the perennial favorite Rocket League. Both games hosted thrilling competitions in Open and Elite divisions, featuring over 50 university teams from across Australia.
The Elite Series is a clubs representative model with participating universities submitting their best squad to compete against one another, whilst the Open broadens competition to all University students of all skill levels across Australia.
Season 1 Highlights
Rocket League – Elite Division
- 1st Place: UNSW Sydney (tatagane, Digs, SSteve, kamicaazi)
- 2nd Place: Griffith University (Ados, ultraviolet, bcexile, Cheeky)
- 3rd Place: Queensland University of Technology (Jackactually, Jackko, Mack, Front, Mr Growths)
Rocket League – Open Division
- 1st Place: UQ Union
- 2nd Place: UTS Engineers
- 3rd Place: USYD Sigma Sydney
Counter-Strike – Elite Division
- 1st Place: RMIT University (Roflko, Mayker, lucas222, Lyme, Lev1ne, Kayoh)
- 2nd Place: University of Technology Sydney (Rydze, KFC, Flape, COOOOOOFFEE, Pass, combo, JenreZ)
- 3rd Place: UNSW Sydney (min, deadest, CC3ptic, G1bbs, huan, Kras, Redav)
Counter-Strike – Open Division
- 1st Place: UNSW Howl
- 2nd Place: MUE
- 3rd Place: MQU Esports
A huge congratulations to all our winners, who not only earned bragging rights but also took home a share of over $7,000 in prizes.
Join Us for Season 2!
Are you ready to take on the challenge and compete in Season 2? Register now and showcase your skills against the best university teams in the country. Visit www.ael.org.au/uni to join the action.
Clubs must complete registration to the Elite Series by the 11th August whilst all Uni students looking to participate in the Open must register by the 18th August.
Don’t miss out on the excitement and the opportunity to be part of Australia’s premier university esports competition. See you in the arena!