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Organization Spotlight: SFU Esports
Founded in 2016, SFU Esports was originally created when the growing number of individual gaming clubs came together to form the SFU Esports Association.
Many post-secondary schools have gaming clubs like SFU Esports that run events from viewing parties and various get togethers all the way to high level esports tournaments, manage collegiate level teams/players representing the club/school, and act as social hub for the growing student population and general public that enjoy gaming.
Looking back at the 2017 League of Legends Spring Split Finals
It has been three years since the spring split finals of the North American League of Legends Championship Series took place in Vancouver at the…
Valorant VS COVID to Support Healthcare: A VEA partnered event
The Vancouver Esports Association is proud to announce the first event we are personally partnering with to contribute to help raise funds for B.C Healthcare workers and put on a fun online Valorant event for the local community!
A look into the Vancouver Esports Landscape
Esports as an industry has been growing at a fast pace in recent years and its growth doesn’t appear to be stopping any time soon.…
Respawn Entertainment announces new Vancouver Studio
As they celebrate their ten-year anniversary, Respawn Studio has officially announced its expansion outside of California into Canada with a new studio set to start…
Vancouver Esports Association Announcement
Vancouver, BC: Vancouver Esports Association (VEA) announces today the launch of its organization along with its website. VEA is a non-profit based in the Metro Vancouver area that functions as a central hub to connect gamers and unite the community. We are excited to collaborate with other community leaders and members of the industry to grow the Vancouver esports community.