
High School Cup Heats Up, University Finals Underway, and Major Events Loom!
May has been an action-packed month for the Australian Esports League (AEL), and as we head into June, the excitement is only set to intensify! From the successful launch of our High Schools Cup Term 2 to the thrilling finals of our University Competition Season 1, and with major community events on the horizon, there’s plenty to celebrate and look forward to.
May Highlights: Competition in Full Swing!
1. AEL High Schools Cup Term 2 Ignites!
This May, we were thrilled to kick off Term 2 of the AEL High Schools Cup, welcoming an incredible 44 schools from across the nation! The competition is now well underway, with students showcasing their skills and teamwork every weekend, building towards the grand finals on June 14th.
The term launched on Saturday, May 10th, with students battling it out in six popular esports titles: Rocket League, Minecraft CTF, Marvel Rivals, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Trackmania, and Brawlhalla.
- Action-Packed Weekends:
- Saturdays see fierce competition with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Trackmania, and Minecraft CTF kicking off at 10:30 am AEST.
- The afternoon sessions follow with Rocket League and Brawlhalla at 1:00 pm AEST, and Marvel Rivals at 1:30 pm AEST.
- Catch the Action Live: Select matches are broadcast live, so you can support your school or catch top-tier emerging talent on our official channels:
- Twitch: www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/auesportsleague
A massive welcome and continued good luck to all participating schools this term.
We can’t wait to see who will be crowned champions on June 14th!
2. AEL University Competition Season 1 Finals Reach Fever Pitch!
The inaugural season of our AEL University competition is heading towards a spectacular conclusion, with finals matches delivering thrilling esports action. Here’s the latest:
- Marvel Rivals: The Elite Series concluded with a bang on May 27th! Congratulations to UNSW Esports for securing the 3rd Place title with a 3-1 victory over UTS Esports, and a massive cheer for Monash (MEGA) who clinched the Grand Final championship 3-2 against RMIT Esports!

- Rocket League: The first night of Elite Series Playoffs saw dominant performances and victories for Macquarie University, UNSW Esports and Deakin Esports. The action continues on June 4th with:
- Open Series Grand Final
- Elite Series 3rd Place Match: University of Newcastle vs RMIT Esports
- Elite Series Grand Final: Macquarie University vs UNSW Esports

- Counter-Strike 2: The Elite Series finals for Counter-Strike finals take place TONIGHT! Featuring University of Melbourne vs UNSW Esports vying for 3rd Place Match, and UTS Esports vs University of Sydney battling it out in the Grand Final. Congratulations to all teams for a hard-fought season and we wish them luck for tonight’s match.

What’s Next? Mark Your Calendars!
Get ready for an even bigger June with fantastic live events and new tournament announcements!
1. Join AEL at Oz Comic-Con Adelaide – THIS WEEKEND!
Catch the AEL team at Oz Comic-Con Adelaide this weekend (June 1st-2nd)! We’re hosting a free-to-play gaming zone and running exciting tournaments with awesome prizes up for grabs.
- Saturday Tournament Schedule:
- 10:00 AM: EA Sports FC25
- 12:30 PM: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- 2:00 PM: Street Fighter VI
- Sunday Tournament Schedule:
- 11:30 AM: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- 1:00 PM: NBA 2K25
- Prizes: Each tournament winner will receive a HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Gaming Headset and a 5-pack of Indomie Mi Goreng noodles!
- Door Prize: All visitors who check in at our gaming zone will go into the draw to win a massive gaming pack featuring a 24B20JH2 AOC monitor, HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Gaming Headset, and a HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless Gaming Mouse (Black)!
- Visit the Oz Comic-Con website for details and ticketing: https://www.ozcomiccon.com/adelaide
2. AEL Melbourne Esports Showcase at Oz Comic-Con Melbourne!
Get ready Melbourne! The Australian Esports League is thrilled to announce our major presence at Oz Comic-Con Melbourne on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June, 2025, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
Thanks to a landmark partnership with Oz Comic-Con, AEL will host an expansive and interactive esports showcase. This event underscores our commitment to fostering grassroots esports, providing a platform for school and university students, and offering engaging activities for the wider gaming community.
Darren Kwan, CEO at the Australian Esports League, shared his excitement: “We are incredibly excited to partner with Oz Comic-Con to bring such a significant esports activation to Melbourne. This event is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the incredible talent within our school and university leagues, and to offer all Oz Comic-Con attendees a taste of the excitement and community that esports offers.”
- Attendees can look forward to:
- ✅ Free-to-Play Gaming Zone: Open to all, featuring popular games.
- ✅ Amateur Tournaments: Test your skills with prizes on the line.
- ✅ AEL Schools Competition Showcase: Featuring invited school teams in titles like Minecraft: Capture the Flag, Just Dance, and Rocket League.
- ✅ AEL University Competition Showcase: Top collegiate teams competing in Valorant and Rocket League.
All activities at the AEL zone are included with a valid Oz Comic-Con Melbourne ticket. For full details, visit: ➡️ www.ael.org.au/melbourne2025/

3. Announcing: The Townsville Schools Esports Cup 2025!
🎮 Get your game faces on, Townsville! 🏆 The Townsville Schools Esports Cup 2025 is coming! This is a fantastic chance for Townsville students (Primary and High School) to represent their school, showcase skills, and compete in a supportive environment.
- Competitions will include:
- 🚩 Minecraft Capture the Flag Tournament
- ⚽ EA Sports FC 25 Competition
- 🧱 Minecraft Build Competition
- 💃 Just Dance Competition
- … and more!
Register and find out more at: www.ael.org.au/townsville2025
A huge thank you to the Townsville City Council for their incredible support and to our venue partner, St Anthony’s Catholic College.

Stay tuned to our social media channels for more updates, live coverage, and future announcements. It’s an exciting time for Australian esports, and we’re thrilled to have you as part of the AEL community!
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