Join us and Wellington Shire Council for the "2022 Wellington Esports Cup."

Coming Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th March 2022, the Australian Esports League will conduct an exciting weekend of gaming & esports.

Join in 1 v 1 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, 2 v 2 Halo Infinite or Mario Kart 8 competitions!

OR just play some friendlies with your mates in the free play zone with the above games plus: Just Dance, Age of Empires, Minecraft & more!

WHAT'S ON?

Get excited for the inaugural ‘Wellington Esports Cup’ is proudly presented by Wellington Shire Council and the Middle of Everywhere, a whole weekend of Esports and Video games taking over the Sale Memorial Hall in Sale, Victoria.

Including a $1,400 prize pool spread across tournaments in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and Halo Infinite!

Participate for some fun, meet like-minded players and prove you are the best of the best to be crowned a Wellington Cup champion of 2022!

Key Info

Schedule

Saturday
10:00am – Doors open
10:00am – Free play available
10:00am – Tournament check-in begins
11:00am – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament begins
2:30pm – Mario Kart tournament begins
4:00pm – Doors close

Sunday
10:00am – Doors open
10:00am – Free play available
10:00am – Tournament check-in begins
10:30am – High School Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament begins
12:30pm – Halo Infinite tournament begins
4:00pm – Doors close

Venue

Sale Memorial Hall, 88 MacAlister St, Sale VIC 3850

Date

Saturday & Sunday 12- 13 March 2022

Time

10:00am-4:00pm

Entry

Free, Pre-Registration is essential

TOURNAMENTS

SSBU High School event

Join in the 1 v 1 Super Smash Bros. tournament today and represent your school in a showcase for which school has the best gamer!

Exclusive to High School Students

Format:

Played on the Nintendo Switch in 1 v 1 format, school students are seeded into a tournament bracket to play against one another until the champion is determined.

Halo Infinite (2 v 2)

Join in the 2 v 2 Halo Infinite tournament today to show off your skills to compete for a share of the $350 prize pool.

Format:

Played on PC, teams will play through a gauntlet against other teams earning points for match wins, the teams with the most points at the end of each day are the winners.

A maximum cap of 32 teams is available for this competition.

Prizes:

1st place will receive $200 in cash + two RIG Headsets
2nd place will receive $100 in cash
3rd place will receive $50 in cash

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate ( 1 v 1 )

Join in the 1 v 1 SSBU tournament today to show off your skills to compete for a share of the $750 prize pool.

Format:

Played on the Nintendo Switch in 1 v 1 format, players are seeded into a tournament bracket to play against one another until the champion is determined.

A maximum cap of 64 players is available for this competition.

Prizes:

1st place will receive $400 in cash
2nd place will receive $200 in cash
3rd place will receive $100 in cash
4th place will receive $50 in cash

Mario Kart 8

Join in the Mario Kart tournament today and prove you are the fastest around the track to compete for a share of the $175 prize pool.

Format:

Played on the Nintendo Switch, players are arranged into pools of 8 to play against one another to advance from their pool into the championship pool to play until the champion is determined.

A maximum cap of 64 players is available for this competition.

Prizes:

1st place will receive $100 in cash
2nd place will receive $50 in cash
3rd place will receive $25 in cash

Find Yourself in The Middle of Everywhere

Just 2.5 hours East of Melbourne, you’ll find some of Victoria’s finest offerings – from scenic mountain ranges, pristine beaches, beautiful wetlands, temperate rainforests and many other beautiful places, the best of nature is right at your fingertips in the heart of Gippsland.

Take a stroll along Ninety Mile Beach, explore the many wonders of the Alpine National Park and wind down in the Gippsland Lake Coastal Park. We don’t call it The Middle of Everywhere for nothing.

Add to that a thriving café and restaurant culture as well as an enviable selection of wineries and foodie treats, and you’ve got all you could ever need right on your doorstep.

FAQ Deep Dive

Is the event open to anyone?

This event is open to all. Players must be aged 13 years or older to compete in the esports competitions, those under the age of 16 we kindly request they obtain their parent’s permission to participate.

Are there any other restrictions to play?

Each game has a player cap, please check the information above to confirm how many can register for each event. Registrations are accepted on a first-in best-dressed basis. Players of all skill levels are welcome!

The games you've chosen are amazing, but what if I play something else?

Never played the games on offer and think you may actually like them? Don’t be afraid. Sign up anyway. We won’t judge.

In the future we may have other games on offer, follow our socials to hear about any future tournaments or let us know if you have a suggestion!

And exactly how does one win?

It’s a numbers game.

Players will compete over the course of the tournament. The best of the best will face each other in a Grand Finals to determine who the ultimate winner.

Make sure to read above for details on the tournament formats for each game!

What if I have another question?

Email us through here! or

Join our Discord!

Or you can message us through any one of our social pages on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and our friendly team will get back to you as soon as possible!

What if I don't want to compete?

Don’t worry if you don’t want to compete, we will have a free play zone where you can come along and chill out to play a number of games available on the Nintendo Switch including Super Smash Bros., Mario Tennis, Mario Kart and more!

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