Esports Global acquires National Student Esports and appoints the British Esports Federation to run the student provider

Esports Global has acquired National Student Esports (NSE) and appointed the British Esports Federation to run the UK university esports provider going forward.

The acquisition brings together two of the largest providers of student tournaments and esports education initiatives in the UK and Europe, forming a new epicentre of gaming and esports.

The British University Esports Championship and NSE’s wide range of community activities and professional development will continue as normal. All existing NSE staff will work alongside British Esports going forward.

The deal is one of two new investments made by the fund - as British Esports says another is due to be announced soon.

“I’m so excited to announce this acquisition today, which marks a pivotal moment for student esports in the UK,” says Dave Martin, CEO of Esports Global. “By facilitating the acquisition of NSE, and combining its reach and expertise with British Esports’ infrastructure and resources, we’re creating a unified pathway from school to college to university that empowers talent and raises the bar for student esports in our region.”

Alex Coulson, NSE Managing Director, adds: “This deal is testament to the hard work of the NSE team and the strength of the university esports community and societies across the UK. British Esports is a natural partner for us, and this partnership will unlock new opportunities, deeper pathways, and a more sustainable foundation for student talent to rise.”