AEL University Elite Series
The AEL University Elite Series is an elite competitive esports league that showcases the exceptional talent and dedication of university esports teams from across Australia. Featuring Rocket League and Counter-Strike 2 in an invitational league, comprising of the top university teams in the country.
Providing fans with high-quality production, expert analysis, and commentary from industry professionals. Covering every match, the league will also provide live updates and highlights through social media, ensuring that fans never miss a moment of the action.
Teams will be selected by a panel of casters and tournament admins for the first season of 2024. To register your club or team’s interest, please register below!
Note: any team not selected will join the Open Series.
Registration Form
AEL University Open Series
Open for all University students across Australia who have a passion for videogame culture and esports, the AEL University Elite and Open Divisions provides a structured and well-governed tournament for aspiring players to prove their skills among their peers and against rival universities!
With a prize pool of over $25000 spread across 2 seasons, with community-run broadcasts, from production to casting to observing to competing this tournament has opportunities for everybody!
League Information
Format
Stage 1: Groups (Best of 3)
The groups stage will consist of multiple groups of teams battling it out for their spots in the playoffs.
Stage 2: Playoffs (Best of 5)
The playoff stage will be an elimination bracket with the top teams from the group stage.
Prizes
1st place: TBC
2nd place: TBC
3rd place: TBC
4th place: TBC
prizes are per season
6v6
Platform: PC (via Steam/Epic Games), Playstation & Xbox
Schedule
Marvel Rivals matches are played
on Tuesday evenings
Terms & Conditions of entry
- Students must be enrolled at an Australian University
- All members of a team must be from the same institution
- All players must provide Proof of Enrolment or equivalent for confirmation
Format
Stage 1: Groups (Best of 5)
The groups stage will consist of multiple groups of teams battling it out for their spots in the playoffs.
Stage 2: Playoffs (Best of 7)
The playoff stage will be an elimination bracket with the top teams from the group stage.
Prizes
1st place: TBC
2nd place: TBC
3rd place: TBC
4th place: TBC
prizes are per season
3v3
Platform: PC, PS, XBOX & Nintendo Switch
Schedule
Rocket League matches are played
on Wednesday evenings
Terms & Conditions of entry
- Students must be enrolled at an Australian University
- All members of a team must be from the same institution
- All players must provide Proof of Enrolment or equivalent for confirmation
Format
Stage 1: Groups (Best of 1)
The groups stage will consist of multiple groups of teams battling it out for their spots in the playoffs.
Stage 2: Playoffs (Best of 3)
The playoff stage will be an elimination bracket with the top teams from the group stage.
Prizes
1st place: TBC
2nd place: TBC
3rd place: TBC
4th place: TBC
prizes are per season
5v5
Platform: PC (via Steam)
Schedule
CS2 matches are played
on Thursday evenings
Terms & Conditions of entry
- Students must be enrolled at an Australian University
- All members of a team must be from the same institution
- All players must provide Proof of Enrolment or equivalent for confirmation
Communication
The AEL’s University League Discord channel will be the primary mode of communication between players and tournament officials regarding this tournament.
All players must join the AEL University League Discord channel. Teams that do not abide by this rule and miss out on communications may be subject to disqualification from the league.
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