QUT High School Esports
High School Events
QUT Sport hosts a number of events each year for local and regional high schools to participate in.
Run from the QUT Gardens Point campus, these hands-on opportunities give students the chance to explore their future at university and interact with other schools from across Queensland through friendly competition.
Our events are linked to STEM education and enable students to learn about emerging sport technologies including:
- Esports
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Sport Simulation
- Broadcast and livestreaming
Students also have access to game discipline related coaching and mentoring from QUT students working in the esports program. All of QUT Sport’s programs are underpinned by a strong focus on eSafety and governance frameworks, providing a safe and informed environment for competition.
What’s on in 2025
Register for events by clicking the event title or visiting QUT Sport’s events page.
Kick off the 2025 esports program by entering your school’s team in our Overwatch 2 Tournament! Schools will battle it out in a round robin format, with the top teams advancing to finals.
This competition day is specifically for Years 7 to 9. Schools can participate in either Rocket League, Just Dance, or both.
Dive into the future of sports at the QUT Sport Tech Challenge! Compete in virtual rowing, cycling, motorsport, dance, and more. Get hands on with this exciting tech and see how STEM is revolutionizing sports.
Check out the video from our 2024 event below:
Students will be able to play multiple esports titles, including Valorant, League of Legends and more! This day will see the best of Queensland school teams face off against each other across the day’s competition.
Perfect for schools already competing in or starting their journey with motorsport esports, this event will give students the chance to get behind the wheel of an F4 car and develop their skills in this highly popular emerging sport.
Schools can enter their best summoners to compete on the rift for this final event for 2025. Plus, QUT Sport will have all information necessary to find out about pathways to university with esports, from the QUT Esports Diploma program, the QUT Esports Academy and scholarship options for school leavers and prospective senior students.
Events and games played subject to change.
What to expect at a QUT Sport High Schools event
QUT Sport events generally run from 8:30am – 4pm. Events are hosted in both QUT Sport’s facilities, like the Esports Arena and Virtual Sport Centre, and QUT event spaces, such as The Cube.
Each day starts with eSafety information and games to prepare students for competing with each other online. As well as the day’s competitions, students can participate in our live broadcast studio in a number of esports industry roles and be mentored by current QUT students.
Prior to the event day, teachers and esports coordinators will receive an event pack with all competition draws, timings and necessary information for visiting our campus.
Can’t travel to Gardens Point?
For regional schools, QUT Sport can visit your schools through the Sport Tech Van outreach program. You can register your interest in the van attending your school here.
Most events can also be joined online. If your school would like to participate online, please contact esports@qut.edu.au so we can help arrange this and provide advice on how to connect into these competitions.
Registration Fees
All events are $300 per school, except for Sport Tech Challenge which is $350 per school.
Events can be paid for when registering. If you require an invoice please contact esports@qut.edu.au.
FAQs
Q: Does a school representative, such as a teacher or esports coordinator, need to be present?
A: Yes, we require all attending schools to have a staff member to be present for the duration of the competition day. School Esport Coordinators (teachers) are a vital part of developing quality esports opportunities in schools. We also ask you intervene in the event of disruptive behaviour.
Q: Do I need to have Discord access?
A: No, Discord is not required to play for in person events. If you school is connecting remotely, we facilitate this through Microsoft Teams.
Q: Will controllers be provided for students?
A: No, while we do have a limited number of controllers, students will be required to bring their own. Some tournaments maybe restricted to mouse and keyboard only. Please ensure controllers are charged and have a cable for connecting to a PC.
Q: Does QUT provide game accounts to students?
A: No, please ensure that students attend know their current password and can access any multifactor authentication steps to validate their access on campus. We ask that school representatives ensure all student usernames and appropriate for the QUT and your school’s Code of Conduct.
More information
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Game Developer |
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League of Legends |
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VALORANT |
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Rocket League |
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Overwatch 2 |
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