Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the live event?
The live event is taking place in the professional music venue, Manchester Academy. The address of the venue is: Manchester Academy, Manchester University Students Union, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PR.
I’m not a university student, can I still attend and compete in the LoL/Overwatch/DotA 2/CS:GO tournament?
Unfortunately, you will not be able to compete in our main tournaments (LoL, Overwatch, DotA 2 or CS:GO) as these are exclusive to university students. However you are welcome to attend the event and enter any of the tournaments running on the day, such as Super Smash Bros and Rocket League!
Are we allowed to have subs in case one of our players drops out before the live finals?
You can register up to 7 players so you can use 2 substitutes during the qualifiers. Only 5 players can play in the final though so only pick those who are available!
Can there be multiple teams from one university?
Yes, we are allowing up to three teams to be entered for each university. It will be the university’s own responsibility to form the teams and choose which 3 will enter!
Would you allow a team made up of people from different universities to enter, if most of us are from the same university?
All members of your team must be from the same university, sorry.
Can alumni represent their university in the tournaments?
Anyone with a valid university email (.ac.uk) can sign up on the NUEL website to enter the tournament.
Can only Northern universities enter the tournament?
We are now a national event so any UK university is welcome to enter teams.
Who is casting each tournament?
LoL - TBA
DotA - TBA
CS:GO - TBA
Overwatch - TBA
Do finalists have to bring their own PCs or will you provide them?
Top of the range gaming PCs will be provided but you will have to bring your own peripherals. If, in the unlikely event that anything goes wrong, we will have plenty of spares available.
Will the final games be streamed?
Yes, they will be streamed on Twitch (www.twitch.tv/uomesports)
