LIFE AFTER THE COLLEGIATE SERIES.
Join as a solo player or build a team within your company. Either way there’s a place for you.
1 Night Per Week. 6 Weeks. LAN Finals.
First national company social league for gamers, digital natives and ambitious alumni.
Remember the grind. The games. The late nights with your uni team?
Now it’s time to bring that energy back — only this time, you’re repping your company.
Office Showdown is Ireland’s workplace esports league, and we’re holding a spot just for Collegiate Series alumni.
SPRING SEASON KICKS-OFF IN MARCH 2026.
GAME TITLES ON OFFER.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
WHY IT'S BUILT FOR YOU.
YOU’VE DONE THIS BEFORE
You know the structure. You’ve played under pressure. Now step in.
DON’T HAVE A TEAM YET?
No problem. We’ll help place you with a company or other alumni wildcards.
TURN HEADS WHILE YOU PLAY!
Big tech, startups and more are watching — and playing. Catch their eye.
THE FORMAT
SEASON: 6 weeks of matches
FINALS: Live in-person finals event
TEAM SIZES: Vary by title
ELIGIBILITY: Irish based company staff
FREE ALUMNI ENTRY. TEAM BUILD SUPPORT.
BUILD A TEAM FOR YOUR COMPANY
Connect with Colleagues and create a team to represent your company.
Both Winter + Spring
COMPANY PAYS, YOU GET A FREE HOODIE.
CREATE AN INDUSTRY TEAM OPTION
Not enough players in your company? Combine with others in your industry.
Both Winter + Spring
OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR NETWORK.
SOLO PLAY
OPTION
We’ll match you with a company or industry team that needs players/subs.
Both Winter + Spring
COLLEGIATE ALUMNI PLAY FOR FREE.
WHAT OTHER LEADERS ARE SAYING.
REPRESENTED BRANDS.
This is just a few of them…
QUICK QUESTIONS? SORTED.
I’ve just graduated and haven’t started a job yet – can I still take part?
Yes! If you’re currently job hunting or in between roles, you’re still eligible. We’ll help place you into a team with other Collegiate Series grads or connect you with companies already competing. There’s also two individual titles for you to choose from, EA FC and Chess. Stay in the scene and build some powerful new networks while you’re at it.
I’m new at my company and don’t know any other gamers – how do I find teammates?
You’re not alone. Many grads feel the same when starting out. If you’re in Big Tech then your best bet is to share the info within your internal Slack channel for community interests, odds on there’s a gaming community there. Those in startups then take a look at the members Slack Workspace (or equivalent), there will be a #general channel which you can post in and get the conversation going. That assumes you’re not playing EA FC or Chess - perfect for individuals!
We just don’t have enough gamers in my company so how can I get involved?
As long as you’ve got 60% of the team from your company (i.e. 3 of 5 players for Valorant) then you’re goof to go, we’ll help find the rest. If not then we’ve got two options for you. Either reconnect with those you studied alongside/tap into your network and build an ‘Industry Team’ representing your industry (i.e. teachers, healthcare workers), or register as a solo player and we’ll match you with a team.
I’m interested but not sure how to pitch it internally – can you help?
Absolutely. Whether you need help shaping a proposal or want to loop us into a call or email with your team, we’re here to support. Just drop us a message at [email protected] and we’ll help you get it across the line.
Who should I speak to inside my company to make this happen?
Start with your graduate programme leader, line manager, or someone in your HR or People Team. They’re often looking for fun, team-driven initiatives – especially ones that help new hires settle in. We’re happy to help get things moving.
FROM CAMPUS CLASHES TO WORKPLACE WINS.
From fresh grads and jobseekers to alumni working in tech, finance, gaming, government, and everything in between. Whether you’re solo, part of a startup, or in a global HQ — there’s a place for you here.
Not in a company team yet? Doesn’t matter.
This is about keeping the spark alive, representing your journey and connecting through the game.