Esports Academy opens in Salford’s MediaCity

Young people aged between 8-16 who want to pursue a career in esports can attend the school in Media City.

The first of its kind in Manchester, the Manchester Esports Academy (MEA), a dedicated site for online gaming for ages 8-16, opened on Saturday (3 June) as part of the We Invented the Weekend festival.

Established by IN4 and operating at HOST (Home of Skills & Technology’s) in Media City, MEA will be available for parents through a monthly subscription, however, it will be fully subsidised for young people in Greater Manchester from disadvantaged backgrounds and those being supported by Children in Need.

Parents and carers who want to learn more about the MEA can register their interest here.