Within the framework of state sponsorship, the esports player foundation supports talented sportsmen and women together with the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The so-called “Academy” is to serve as a model for other federal states by supporting talented young sportsmen and women from the individual federal states.

The goal is to support young talents from the respective federal state on their way to the national and international top by means of appropriate support measures. The individual support of athletes on a state level closes a massive gap in the current youth development in sports and is unique worldwide.

The main areas of support are

  • In-Game Coaching
  • Regular boot camps
  • Sports medical care
  • Sports psychology support
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Fitness Training
  • Personal Development
  • Dual career planning


Within the framework of the Esports Academy NRW, the esports player foundation supports 30 young talents from the titles FIFA, League of Legends and Brawl Stars.

Esports in North Rhine-Westphalia and Schleswig-Holstein

"North Rhine-Westphalia has developed into a strong home for the computer and video games industry. We are counting on a great future for Esports on the Rhine and Ruhr and are expanding support for this. Like classic sports, Esports also unites values such as community and fairness and makes inclusion and integration even easier. With the Esports Academy NRW, we help dedicated Esports players on their way to the national top. This is also about personal development and career prospects for athletes."
Portrait von Nathanael Liminski, MdB und Minister für Bundes- und Europaangelegenheiten, Internationales sowie Medien des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
Nathanael Liminski
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Ausschnitt des Talentcamps 2023 der Esports Academy NRW - im Rahmen der Länderförderung wurden unter anderem FIFA Talente in Räumlichkeiten des XPERIONS Köln gecoached
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