Hi {{first_name | there}},
We’re entering a definitive week in the Ireland Esports Collegiate Series, with semi-finals, final group stage matches, and placement games all shaping the road to Spring Finals.
Across both Premier and Open Divisions, teams are now competing for their place in next week’s Open Finals — and the following week’s Premier Finals.
At the same time, we continue building toward a major milestone: our first-ever Premier Division National Finals, taking place this May.
📅 Broadcast Schedule (Premier Division)
All broadcasts for this catchup week begin at 8PM IST.
🎥 Tuesday Rocket League - SETU v UCD
🎥 Thursday League of Legends - DCU v MU
📋 Survey Deadline Extended to Friday
We’ve extended the IECS Annual Survey deadline to this Friday 3 April @ 5pm.
Please do share your feedback, it only takes 3-4 mins and directly shapes:
Competition formats
Titles and expansion
Broadcast and production improvements
University / College support
📰 This Week’s Storylines
Semi-finals across multiple titles will determine Spring Finals lineups
Rocket League and TFT hit decisive final group stage matches
Third place matches lock in podium finishes in both divisions
Open Division depth on full display across seven active titles
🏁 What’s Next!
w/c 6 April: Open Division Spring Finals
w/c 13 April: Premier Division Spring Finals
Finals schedules and matchups will be confirmed shortly.
🏆 Premier Division Snapshot
🔴 Valorant
Semi-finals underway, DCU v UCD and MU v TCD
Finals spots to be decided this week
👉 View full Valorant standings
🚗 Rocket League
Final week of round robin play featuring SETU v UCD
Qualification and seeding implications still in play
👉 View full Rocket League standings
🔫 Counter-Strike 2
Third place decider: QUB vs UCD
Final podium position on the line heading into finals
👉 View full CS2 standings
🧙 League of Legends
Third place match: DCU vs MU
Podium positions being finalised ahead of finals
👉 View full LoL standings
🌱 Open Division Snapshot
🧙 League of Legends
Semi-finals set; UCD Hydras v TUD Silverbacks and QUB Cat Ears v UL Wolves
Multiple teams pushing for finals spots
👉 View the League of Legends standings
🔫 Counter-Strike 2
Third place decider: DCU vs TCD
Final standings taking shape
👉 View the Counter-Strike 2 standings
🔴 Valorant
Semi-finals underway, MTU Legion v DCU B and UCD Hydras v Super TUD
Finals qualification on the line!
👉 View the Valorant standings
🛰️ Overwatch 2
Lower Quarter Finals in play; QUB4Hope v Ulster University A and MU Messiahs v UCD OW Leviathans
Elimination pressure across the bracket
👉 View the Overwatch 2 standings
🎯 Rainbow Six Siege (Returning Title)
Semi-finals underway
R6 continues its return to IECS competition
👉 View the Rainbow 6 Siege standings
🦸 Marvel Rivals (Debut Season)
Semi-finals stage; ATU Rivals v TUS Dragons and DCU X v Trinity Astrum
One of the newest titles heading toward its first finalists
👉 View the Marvel Rivals standings
🧠 Teamfight Tactics
Final week of group stage!
Seven of the eight qualification spots still open
Don’t sit back, jump on it with us
📺 Watch live this week
📼 Look back in the VOD archive
📊 Explore full standings on Challengermode
💬 Join the community Discord
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