SMALL TEAMS. BIG PLAYS.
2 seasons. 2 x 8 weeks. 2 x LAN Finals.
First national competitive social league for gamers, digital natives and ambitious alumni.
You’ve shipped product with a four-person team and a whiteboard. Now it’s time to bring that same energy to the battlefield.
Office Showdown is Ireland’s competitive esports league for companies — and yes, that includes startups like yours.
Whether you’re pre-seed or Series A, team of four or ten, there’s a place for you..
WINTER SEASON KICKS-OFF IN SEPTEMBER.
Registrations open for Winter, Spring or Both
Early bird discount until 30 August 2025
GAMES THAT MATCH STARTUP ENERGY.
SYSTEMS THINKING, 5v5 team strategy
5V5 Tactical CALLS, CLUTCH FOCUS
TIMINGS, COMS, PRECISION - 5V5 CLASSIC
PHYSICS MEETS FLOW STATE, 3v3 all day long
1v1 VISION AND META READING
BIG BRAIN PLAY, NO GRAPHICS CARD NEEDED
WHY STARTUPS LOVE IT.
HIGH IMPACT,
LOW FIT
One weekly match, flexible scheduling and casters calling the game.
COMMUNITY
FIRST
Short on numbers? Join forces under the banner of your co-working hub.
CONNECT WITH
TALENT
We’ve a skilled pool of solo local graduates. You might even end up hiring one!
THE FORMAT
SEASON: 8 weeks of matches
FINALS: Live in-person finals event
TEAM SIZES: Vary by title
OPTIONS: Winter, Spring or BOTH
Who Can Play: Irish based company staff
SIMPLE PRICING. REAL VALUE.
Early Bird Deadline: 31/08/25
EA FC
Individuals
Both Winter + Spring
€80 Early Bird
Winter OR Spring Only
€50 Early Bird
Both Winter + Spring Post-EB: €120
Winter OR Spring Post-EB: €70
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Broadcast Day: TBC
Chess
Individuals
Both Winter + Spring
€80 Early Bird
Winter OR Spring Only
€50 Early Bird
Both Winter + Spring Post-EB: €120
Winter OR Spring Post-EB: €70
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Broadcast Day: TBC
Rocket League
3 Player Teams
Both Winter + Spring
€240 Early Bird
Winter OR Spring Only
€150 Early Bird
Both Winter + Spring Post-EB: €360
Winter OR Spring Post-EB: €210
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Broadcast Day: Monday
League of Legends
5 Player Teams
Both Winter + Spring
€400 Early Bird
Winter OR Spring Only
€250 Early Bird
Both Winter + Spring Post-EB: €600
Winter OR Spring Post-EB: €350
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Broadcast Day: Tuesday
Valorant
5 Player Teams
Both Winter + Spring
€400 Early Bird
Winter OR Spring Only
€250 Early Bird
Both Winter + Spring Post-EB: €600
Winter OR Spring Post-EB: €350
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Broadcast Day: Wednesday
Counter-Strike 2
5 Player Teams
Both Winter + Spring
€400 Early Bird
Winter OR Spring Only
€250 Early Bird
Both Winter + Spring Post-EB: €600
Winter OR Spring Post-EB: €350
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Broadcast Day: Thursday
WHAT OTHER LEADERS ARE SAYING.
AS SEEN IN OUR 2025 PILOT.
QUICK QUESTIONS? SORTED.
Who can play in Office Showdown?
Anyone based in Ireland (North or South) who’s representing a company, organisation, startup, or entering as an approved alumni wildcard. Built for both males and females. Mixed-skill teams welcome.
Can we expense this as team building?
Many teams do. Check with your Manager. It’s culture, wellness and visibility all rolled into one!
Do we need top-end hardware?
Not at all. Standard gaming rigs or laptops with good connectivity will do the job for most titles.
Can I enter without a full team?
Yes! We’re going to build a pool of solo players to help create cover for those moments in life where a project takes priority or childcare falls through (for some). If you’re a solo player, Collegiate Series Alumni we’ll help match you with a squad to fill the gap. There’s room for everyone.
What is the format of the tournaments?
Office Showdown hosts two tournaments each year, first one Winter (September to November) and the second in Spring (March to May). Each tournament spans 8 weeks with games scheduled weekly, culminating in an in-person LAN finals event.
BUILT FOR THE IRISH STARTUP ECOSYSTEM.
From Dogpatch Labs to RDI Hub, Ormeau Baths, PorterShed, Republic of Work, Huckletree, Techstars, EdTech Ireland Innovation Hub and beyond — startups and innovation hubs across the island are jumping in.
You can enter as your company (e.g. “StartupName FC”) or alongside your community (e.g. “PorterShed United”, “Dogpatch All-Stars”)
In fact, Dogpatch Labs won Rocket League in the pilot tournament. Just saying.
