Israeli Esports Association
The national umbrella organization for competitive gaming in Israel — founded in 2010
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Registered Players
204+
Tournaments Held (since 2024)
37+
Active Organizers
2010
Founded
About the IESA
The Israeli Esports Association (IESA) is a registered non-profit organization (Amuta) founded in 2010 by leading figures in Israel's competitive gaming community. It serves as the national body for esports in Israel.
The IESA operates and supports competitive gaming leagues and tournaments nationwide, sets unified standards, regulations, and rules for all official competitions, trains referees and tournament organizers, and is a key partner in producing major gaming and esports events across Israel.
As Israel's official representative to the International Esports Federation (IESF) and the European Esports Federation (EEF), the IESA connects Israeli esports to the global competitive gaming community.
What We Do
Player Registration
Managing the official registry of competitive gamers in Israel, issuing player IDs and maintaining player profiles.
National Championships
Organizing and hosting the Israeli Esports Championship — the premier national competition across multiple titles.
Tournaments & Leagues
Overseeing recurring online and offline leagues, tournaments, and competitive events throughout the country.
National Team
Managing Team Israel in competitive gaming and representing the country at the IESF World Championship annually since 2010.
International Representation
Representing Israel at IESF, EEF, and GEF, promoting Israeli interests and projects on the global esports stage.
Standards & Education
Establishing uniform rules and standards for official tournaments, training judges, and running educational initiatives for fair and healthy gaming.
Esports in Israel
The competitive gaming scene in Israel began in the early 2000s, driven by passionate community members, and has since grown into an integral part of the global and European esports ecosystem. Since 2010, the IESA has managed all facets of the industry domestically — from player registration and tournament management to representing Israel at the World Championships.
In recent years, the industry has grown significantly: hundreds of registered players, dozens of tournaments per year, and a national team that competes on the international stage. Israel hosted the 2021 IESF World Championship in Eilat — a milestone event attended by teams from over 60 countries.
100+
Countries recognizing esports as a sport
500M+
Global esports enthusiasts worldwide
$1.5B+
In global tournament prize pools
Team Israel
Israel has participated in many international nation-based Esports competitions across titles including CS2, DOTA 2, eFootball, Tekken, MLBB, and more. The national selection process is managed by the IESA through qualifying tournaments or a dedicated scouting committee.
Get in Touch
For international inquiries, partnerships, or media requests, please contact the IESA through our website.