Esports has a new look at Bett UK 2026! Interested in bringing esports to your own classroom? Already a pro with the controller? Either way, our specialist stream of esports-focused content and activations can’t be missed.
ESPORTS @ BETT
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Introducing the Esports @ Bett programme!
After the success of the Esports @ Bett Theatre from 2022 – 2025, esports is now taking a new shape at Bett. Join a curated stream of content across Bett theatres to learn about esports in broader contexts, such as in Higher Education and SEND. This exciting new content stream brings more opportunities, resources and networking opportunities to esports educators and their learners. Esports @ Bett is in association with the British Esports Federation.
85%
of teachers identified esports as one of the school's most inclusive extracurricular activities (Esports: Transforming Education, Digital Schoolhouse, 2025)
The power of play!
Launched in 2022, this activation at Bett has inspired and enabled educators to take steps to launch esports facilities in their own learning environments. Embrace the power of play at Bett UK 2026!
Agenda
13:00
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Tech User Labs45 mins
- Digital Strategy
- Gaming and esports
- Pedagogy
ICC Capital Suite 1: Learn how esports can transform classrooms, boost digital skills, and prepare students for future careers.In collaboration with British Esports Federation
14:00
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Microsoft Theatre25 mins
- Skills & Careers
- AI
- Gaming and esports
Introduce AI basics, responsible use, and real-world applications with Minecraft Education—building critical thinking, creativity, and AI literacy.In collaboration with Microsoft
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16:00
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Higher Education Theatre30 mins
- Skills & Careers
- Digital Strategy
- Gaming and esports
Explore the UK esports education landscape and why Higher Education institutions should embrace esports.
10:30
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Higher Education Theatre40 mins
- AI
- SEND
- Gaming and esports
How university students are driving innovation and social change through coding, gaming, and AI-based projects.
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13:20
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Innovation Theatre30 mins
- AI
- SEND
- Gaming and esports
University students showcase their game-based learning tools for SEND learners.
15:20
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SEND Theatre30 mins
- Diversity & Inclusion
- SEND
- Gaming and esports
Discover how gaming and esports can transform learning for SEND and neurodiverse students, building confidence, inclusion, and engagement.
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12:00
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Tech User Labs45 mins
- Skills & Careers
- AI
- Gaming and esports
ICC Capital Suite 8 & 9: Hands‑on AI Foundations with Minecraft Education + Microsoft Copilot: Earn your AI Ready Certificate—no prior AI or Minecraft experience required.In collaboration with Microsoft
14:00
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Microsoft Theatre25 mins
- Digital Citizenship
- Student Friendly
- Gaming and esports
Explore academic esports in Minecraft Education—spark teamwork, critical thinking, digital citizenship, and inclusion through friendly competition.In collaboration with Microsoft
Why esports in education?
Benefits of esports
Esports is about much more than kids playing video games. Learning through play has always been a tried-and-tested method in education, so why can't it extend to the online world?
- Specialist programmes engage with students through their hobbies and interests
- Expands the possibilities for growth within SEN classrooms
- Meets students’ needs when the traditional learning system may not be suitable
- Increases student moral and develops skills for future careers
- This new way of learning opens students up to new opportunities, some of whom may never have considered higher education until they explored the qualifications relevant to esports
Esports resources
How do you begin, maintain or level-up your esports journey in the classroom? Check out our resources below to explore the world of esports and how it can enhance the learning experience for you!
Esports qualifications
Esports has links to STEM based subjects and creative skills, which can be applied in further education through a range of career paths. British Esports and Pearson released a BTEC qualification in esports in 2020, which has taken off as an option for students to study what they enjoy.
Inclusion in esports
Esports can be used as a method of teaching in a wide range of classrooms, specifically in SEND classrooms. With esports, students with disabilities can participate in group activities like never before with the introduction of new technology, making gaming more accessible for everyone.
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FAQs
I’m a sponsor/exhibitor, how can I get involved?
Content sessions with an esports focus can be a part of our esports content stream. For more information contact our sales team
here.
Can I bring my students to experience esports at Bett?
Yes! We’re excited to welcome students and teachers to Bett to see the latest esports tech. To find out more about bringing a school group, see our
dedicated page.
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