We are delighted to once again collaborate with DAIGON to offer another exciting ISA National Esports event. Esports is a powerful tool for promoting inclusivity, and we are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all participants. We encourage ISA students from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities to enjoy this opportunity and showcase their skills.
GeoGuessr:
Key Stage 2 (typically ages 7–11)
Key Stage 3 (ages 11–14)
Teams of 1-2 players
Minecraft: Two competitions on offer
Capture the flag, Team vs Team (Synchronous League)
Teams meet live on the DAIGON platform on designated Nov/Dec match dates.
Teams of 5 (plus 2 subs)
Year 4-7
Minecraft Challenges (Asynchronous League)
Teams execute their matches inside a flexible 7-day window during the below October challenge weeks.
Teams of 5 (no subs)
Year 4-7
Rocket League:
Teams of 3 students
Year 7+
Invoices for entry fees will be sent to you directly from DAIGON. Schools must have 1 x supervising member of staff per two teams.
| Competition | Dates | Location | Closing Date | Cost |
| Geoguessr | November-December challenge weeks (TBC) | Held online from within your school | Sunday 11 October 2026 |
£125+VAT per team (base entry fee)
£50+VAT per additional key stage
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| Minecraft: Challenges (Asynchronous League) |
Week 1: Monday, 5 Oct 2026 Week 2: Monday, 12 Oct 2026 |
Held online from within your school | Thursday 1 October 2026 | £125+VAT per team |
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Minecraft: Capture the flag, Team vs Team (Synchronous League) Rocket League: |
Round 1: Thursday, 5 November 2026 (4pm-5pm) Round 2: Thursday, 12 November 2026 (4pm-5pm) Round 3: Thursday, 26 November 2026 (4pm-5pm) Round 4: Thursday, 3 December 2026 (4pm-5pm) |
Held online from within your school | Sunday 11 October 2026 |
Minecraft: £125+VAT per team Rocket League: £75+VAT per team |
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Winter Preparation & Training |
December 2026 – January 2027 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISA National Grand Finals |
Saturday, 30 January 2027 Reserve date: Saturday, 6 February 2027 |
In-person event (Venue TBC) | N/A | N/A |
Additional optional opportunity:
An exciting opportunity to qualify for the School Esports World Championships in Autumn 2027 in Malta (TBC). This comes at an additional cost to qualifying teams (ISA schools only).
Prizes:
£250 and £100 Amazon vouchers.
DAIGON Esports, specialise in encouraging students to explore their passion and by doing so, allowing them to start exploring the possibility of having a successful and fulfilling career in an industry they are passionate about. The benefits of esports are remarkable and include; developing cognitive skills and creativity, boosting mental health, encouraging teamwork & social skills, and building transferable skills for the future. Read more about the benefits of esports & gaming below:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01799 523619
Sporting opportunities: ISA Sport Leaflet
Only schools whose Head is a Member with ISA are eligible to enter these competitions. Please contact our membership department to enquire about joining ISA.
