ESPORTS INDUSTRY WEEK 5-10 SEPTEMBER 2022 LONDON & MANCHESTER
The World’s Esports Industry Festival
A collection of esports and related industry events taking place in the UK, in London & Manchester, across Monday 5th through Saturday 10th September. www.esportsinsider.com
MONDAY
5 SEPTEMBER
EVENTS [6:00 PM - 9:30 PM] ESI London Warm Up Reception and the 2022 ESI Hall of Fame [Link] [1:30 PM - 8 PM] WFH League Invitational [Link] Day 0 of ESI London will be an exclusive evening only affair at Platform near Old Street. It will feature the annual ESI Hall of Fame, back in person at long last! Also at Platform through the day will be the Work From Home, Win From Home League, the WFH League Invitational, a 2v2 FIFA ‘22 special edition. The finale will take place during the evening amidst the #ESIHOF awards show. WHERE Platform, 2b Worship St, London EC2A 2AH
TUESDAY
6 SEPTEMBER
EVENTS [9:00 AM - 11:00 PM] ESI London - Day 1 [Link] The world’s esports industry festival, ESI London, is here, and it’s the biggest edition yet. Doors open at 9am, with breakfast, lunch and dinner (and evening drinks) provided to attendees throughout the day, and extensive networking opportunities throughout the two days, not to mention the best in-class industry content on the main stage and in the breakout room. Did we mention Alpine F1 Sim Rigs, the grand unveiling of the Wall Of Esports Jerseys, a Safe Space, Work & Meeting Zones, Jimmy’s Iced Coffee activations, an exhibition zone, a social at Pop Golf and more... see you there? WHERE BOXPARK Wembley, Wembley Park, Wembley, London HA9 0JT
WEDNESDAY
7 SEPTEMBER
EVENTS [9:30 AM - 11:00 PM] ESI London - Day 2 [Link] More of the same good stuff from Tuesday, but switch out the Pop Golf evening social for some axe throwing, and be sure to be present in the afternoon which will host start ups pitch competition The Clutch. $25,000 on the line, 4 Start Ups, 1 Winner. Who will emerge victorious? The 7th will also include a special edition of LVL UP, courtesy of the team at the Esports Awards ahead of their show in Las Vegas in December. WHERE BOXPARK Wembley, Wembley Park, Wembley, London HA9 0JT
THURSDAY
8 SEPTEMBER
A day of rest on a Thursday? Have at it.
FRIDAY
9 SEPTEMBER
EVENTS [ALL DAY] AXR Bridge - Industry Day [Link] Atlanta based esports & entertainment experts, AXR Edge will host an industry breakfast at HOST at Media City, followed by a day of activities through the afternoon, and a prestigious VIP Dinner Reception and Manchester United Tour at the Old Trafford Museum in the evening. WHERE (Day) HOST Salford, Blue MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2ST and Other Venues (Evening) Old Trafford, Sir Matt Busby Way, Stretford, Manchester, M16 ORA (Manchester Suites) GET 25% DISCOUNT WITH PROMO CODE ESILDN
SATURDAY
10 SEPTEMBER
EVENT [ALL DAY] Game Day and Concert [Link] Atlanta based esports & entertainment experts, AXR Edge, launches their global expansion into the UK with an esports and entertainment charity fundraiser. Taking place at two locations; GameTech at HOST at Media City and at the home of Manchester United FC, the esports centric fundraiser is expected to bring over 500 players across titles such as Rocket League, eFootball, and Guilty Gear. Fans will choose which foundations they will support, and a portion of the proceeds will go towards them. The event will conclude with a new artist competition and special performances by UK-based independent artists sponsored by SoFar Sounds. WHERE (Day) HOST Salford, Blue MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2ST (Evening) Old Trafford, Sir Matt Busby Way, Stretford, Manchester, M16 ORA (Manchester Suites) GET 25% DISCOUNT WITH PROMO CODE ESILDN
ESI LONDON (5-7 SEPTEMBER)
HTTPS://ESPORTSINSIDER.COM/EVENTS/ESI-LONDON-2022/
ESI HALL OF FAME (5 SEPTEMBER)
HTTPS://ESPORTSINSIDER.COM/ESI-HALL-OF-FAME/
THE CLUTCH (7 SEPTEMBER)
HTTPS://ESPORTSINSIDER.COM/THE-CLUTCH/
LVL UP (7 SEPTEMBER)
BY ESPORTS AWARDS, BUT TAKING PLACE AS A PART OF ESI LONDON HTTPS://ESPORTSINSIDER.COM/EVENTS/ESI-LONDON-2022/
AXR BRIDGE (9-10 SEPTEMBER) HTTPS://WWW.AXRBRIDGE.COM/