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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
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AEL University Open Series

Open for all University students across Australia who have a passion for videogame culture and esports, the AEL University Open Series 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 $3500 spread across 2 seasons, with community-run broadcasts, from production to casting to observing to competing this tournament has opportunities for everybody!

Tournament Dates

Season 1

Season 2

Regos Close

Elite series: 10th Mar
Main series: 17th Mar

Elite series: 11th Aug
Main series: 18th Aug

Matches

20th Mar – 30th May

21st Aug – 24th Oct

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League Information

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
*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
*prizes are per season

CS2 Overpass

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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