VARSITY ESPORTS
SPLIT 2 · 2026
South Africa’s premier university esports league is back for its second split. Varsity Esports Split 2 runs structured group stages and playoffs across Valorant, Rocket League and EA FC 26, with the strongest campus squads advancing to the Split 2 Finals in Pretoria on 2 and 3 October and a shot at the R90,000 Grand Final prize pool. Backed by FNB, Nivea Men, Citroen and Red Bull, this is where university pride becomes national recognition.
R90,000
Grand Final prize pool
3 TITLES
Valorant, RL, EA FC 26
2-3 OCT
Split 2 Finals, Pretoria
The road to the finals
| Registrations | 18 June to 26 July, open now |
| Preparations | 27 July to 2 August |
| Group stage | 3 August to 6 September, online |
| Playoffs | 7 to 13 September |
| Split 2 Finals | 2 and 3 October 2026, Pretoria |
Field your squad
Valorant
Five players plus two substitutes per team.
Rocket League
Three players plus one substitute per team.
EA FC 26
Solo competition, one player carries the badge.
Students, move now: registrations close on 26 July, and each university can field up to five teams per title. If your campus is not represented yet, that is your gap.