British Esports Federation

The British Esports Federation (British Esports) is the national body for competitive video gaming in the United Kingdom, established in 2016 as a not-for-profit organisation. Its founding ethos centres on legitimising esports as a credible field of skill, competition, and career development, with a particular emphasis on grassroots and educational pathways. Through its Esports and Education initiative, the Federation provides structured guidance for students, teachers, and career-changers seeking to enter the industry, mapping roles across coaching, event management, broadcasting, and game development. The organisation positions itself less as a governing league and more as an enabling infrastructure, advocating for recognition of esports within formal education and vocational training.