WePlay Academy League

Launched by WePlay Esports in 2021, the goal of the WePlay Academy League tournament circuit was to provide a development platform for the next generation of esports professionals. The participants — junior CS:GO rosters of leading esports organizations — competed, discovered the rules for participating in LAN tournaments, and interacted with the audience and press.

When developing the tournament identity, the WePlay team strived to create a design that would reflect the project mission, as well as its educational nature and the participants’ youthful vigor and enthusiasm.

Founded in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2011 by Yura Lazebnikov and Oleg Krоt, and with dual headquarters in Los Angeles, California, and Kyiv, Ukraine, WePlay is a content-driven production company that blends gaming, technology, and storytelling to create unparalleled viewer experiences.

WePlay is known for developing, producing, and hosting memorable international esports tournaments and gaming shows that thrill players and fans alike.

1. 43rd Annual Sports Emmy Awards – Outstanding Esports Championship Coverage – Shortlisted
2. Esports Awards 2021 – Creative Team of the Year – Finalist
3. Tempest Esports Business Awards 2021 – New Event of The Year – Finalist
4. DGTL STAR MRTH #5 – Outstanding digital campaign – Winner
5. DataComms Awards – Best corporate storytelling through data – Silver Winner
6. Ragan’s Video Visual & Virtual Award – Livestream Event – Winner
7. Digital Impact Awards – Best Use of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality and Best Use Of Digital From The Technology, Media, And Telecommunications Sector – Bronze Winner