alarrab news : As part of its ongoing role in advancing and supporting the esports ecosystem in Jordan and strengthening the Kingdom’s position on the regional esports map, Zain Jordan, through its Zain eSports Jo and in collaboration with Jordan Esports Federation (JEF), announced the launch of a nationwide Esports Championship for universities across the Kingdom.
The championship- which kicked off on November 16 – reflects Zain Jordan’s commitment to empowering emerging talents and elevating the esports landscape in Jordan. It provides gaming enthusiasts, professional players, and talented university students with an opportunity to discover their abilities and refine their skills in line with global professional standards, helping prepare a new generation of players capable of competing and representing Jordan in regional and international tournaments. This initiative also supports Jordan’s growing presence on the global esports’ scene.
The championship targets students from 10 public and private universities, including: University of Jordan, Al Hussein Technical University, University of Petra, Princess Sumaya University for Technology, Al Ahliyah Amman University, the German Jordanian University, Jordan University of Science and Technology, the Hashemite University, Middle East University, and Applied Science University.
The tournament features (EA FC 26) in both male and female categories, following a timeline that began with the registration period in October, followed by the university-level qualifiers held from October 27 to November 2, and the final qualifiers scheduled from November 16 to 27. The championship concludes with the grand finals on November 28 at The ARC at King Hussein Business Park.
This year’s tournament has seen remarkable participation, with 1,200 students from all universities. One male and one female player from each university will advance to the national finals. University qualifiers are being held using a single-elimination (Best of 1) format, while matches from the quarterfinal stage onward will follow a Best of 3 system.