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IKC eSports tournament
An exciting eSports Rocket League tournament is bringing a new wave of opportunity to remote First Nations communities in Queensland—helping participants develop digital skills, strengthen community connections, and explore pathways into technology and gaming careers.
Led by State Library of Queensland, in partnership with Veteran Gaming Australia (VGA) and 8 participating First Nations councils, the IKC eSports Tournament is the first of its kind in Queensland.
Digital skills and mentoring
Research shows that gaming lowers social barriers, builds real-world skills, and strengthens connections—especially for those in remote communities.
VGA brings unmatched expertise in eSports event delivery and mentoring through gaming. With a proven track record of supporting over 42,000 veterans and families, VGA combines tournament design, live streaming, and community engagement to create experiences that are fun, professional, and impactful.
Through this partnership, participants not only enjoy competitive gaming but also develop essential digital skills—from teamwork and communication to tech literacy and streaming know-how—building confidence and pathways into future opportunities.
How it works
The tournament is open to all ages and skill levels and will progress through three stages: local IKC qualifiers, followed by an inter-IKC league, and culminating in a Grand Final. Matches will be live-streamed, and participants will receive training and mentoring from VGA before and during tournament matches.
Joining the tournament
- Sign-up to take part at your local IKC. You can form a team of 3 or come solo—your IKC will link you up
- Look out for pre-match training sessions to build your Rocket League skills ready for competition day
- The winning team will represent your community against other IKCs in the next round
- Matches will be livestreamed on VGA’s Twitch, so your community can cheer you on
Participating councils
- Aurukun
- Cherbourg
- Doomadgee
- Hope Vale
- Kowanyama
- Mapoon
- Mornington Island
- Torres Strait Islands – Erub and Badu
Tournament schedule
Round 1
| Location | Date |
| Goobalathaldin (Mornington Island) IKC | Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December 2025 |
| Studio Kowanyama IKC | Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 December 2025 |
| Wik Mungkan (Aurukun) IKC | Thursday 22 January 2026 |
| Doomadgee IKC | Tuesday 3 February 2026 |
| Winnifred Fisher (Cherbourg) IKC | Saturday 7 February 2026 |
| Erub IKC | Tuesday 17 February 2026 |
| Badu IKC | Thursday 19 February 2026 |
| Hope Vale IKC | TBD |
| Mapoon IKC | TBD |
Round 2 and Grand Final dates will be confirmed at the conclusion of Round 1 of the tournament.
Round 1 winners
- Aurukun: TBD
- Badu: TBD
- Cherbourg: TBD
- Doomadgee: TBD
- Erub: TBD
- Hope Vale: TBD
- Kowanyama: Kowie Scorpions
- Mapoon: TBD
- Mornington Island: Team Echo
Get involved
- Watch the action live on VGA’s Twitch stream
- Follow scores, highlights and behind-the-scenes content on social media
- Connect with players, fans and mentors on Discord
The eSports Tournament is delivered by State Library’s Growing IKCs project supported by the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business. Learn how the Growing IKCs project is empowering First Nations communities through access to new technology and digital skills training.