Nigerian Esports Cup 2026

ABOUT THE NIGERIA ESPORTS CUP (NEC)
The Nigeria Esports Cup (NEC) is set to become Nigeria’s flagship national esports championship—an annual gathering that brings together the country’s best teams, rising talents, gaming communities, entertainment acts, and culturally relevant experiences.
NEC is designed as a high-energy esports event featuring competitive gameplay across major titles, live-stage entertainment, music, culture, and youth-centered engagement.
The goal is simple: Crown Nigeria’s top esports champions while delivering an unforgettable entertainment experience for fans nationwide.

WHY NEC MATTERS
NEC is poised to become Nigeria’s largest annual esports and youth culture event, combining competition, entertainment, technology, and talent discovery.
NEC will:
● Spotlight Nigeria’s strongest esports teams
● Connect brands to millions of passionate young digital consumers
● Showcase Nigerian culture through music, entertainment, and storytelling
● Create economic and creative opportunities within gaming
● Serve as a national funnel for future esports stars
● Strengthen the gaming ecosystem through visibility, structure, and professional standards
NEC is not just competition—it is a national celebration of entertainment and esports.

SECONDARY SCHOOL CAMPUS TOUR (2026)
Expanding Esports Awareness Across Nigeria
To build momentum leading into the NEC Main Event, 3 Crown Esports will execute a nationwide Secondary School Campus Tour across 5 States, visiting 3–6 schools per state throughout 2026.
This initiative introduces esports to young Nigerians, builds national awareness, and creates a foundational pipeline of future esports athletes, creators, and tech-inclined students.

OBJECTIVES OF THE CAMPUS TOUR
● Introduce esports as a real academic, career, and personal development pathway
● Educate students on roles in gaming, production, casting, media & tech
● Promote responsible gaming and digital literacy
● Build early-stage talent recruitment for future NEC events
● Provide meaningful brand visibility for partners in schools
● Strengthen youth engagement, innovation culture, and digital inclusion

TOUR STRUCTURE

STATE COVERAGE
Five states strategically selected for accessibility, youth demographics, and school partnerships.
SCHOOL VISITS
Each state: 3–6 secondary schools Total estimated reach: Thousands of students nationwide
ACTIVITIES DURING EACH SCHOOL VISIT

1. Esports & Digital Future Conference
An interactive session covering:
● What esports is & why it matters
● Real career roles in the gaming ecosystem
● Content creation, production, and casting
● STEM opportunities linked to gaming
● How students can get involved
● Q&A with experts

2. Live Game Demonstrations
● Short matches
● Mini gaming challenges
● Sponsor-led activations
● Esports equipment demos

3. Talent Registration Hub
On-site registration for:
● NEC Youth Talent Pathway
● Future tournaments
● Digital mentorship programs

4. School-to-NEC Integration
Participation in future:
● NEC Junior Championships
● Holiday bootcamps
● Skills development workshops