Qualifiers for the second edition of the University Champions League for Esports (UVL 2026) were held at Al-Balqa Applied University, with 64 students competing in EA SPORTS FC 2027. The competitive atmosphere reflected students' growing interest in esports and drew notable participation.
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University President Ahmad Al-Ajlouni said the university's hosting of the qualifiers is in line with its vision of supporting student creativity and excellence and keeping pace with rapid developments in technology and esports. He noted that the university attaches great importance to extracurricular activities, which play a role in shaping students' personalities, developing their skills, and fostering healthy competition and teamwork.
He said the university is keen to provide a stimulating environment in which its students can discover their talents and develop their abilities in various fields, including esports, which has become a promising space for competition and creativity in the digital age.
For his part, Dean of Student Affairs Khalaf Al-Khatatneh stressed the importance of organising and hosting tournaments like this one, which give students a space for positive competition and a chance to showcase their talents and abilities in esports. He noted the department's commitment to diversifying university activities and events to meet students' interests and boost their participation in university life.
He added that esports is an advanced field that combines skill, focus and planning, and confirmed the department's determination to provide students with opportunities to take part, excel and achieve results worthy of the university.
Zaid Jalal won first place, Abdullah Musleh took second, and Saif Al-Din Al-Saleh came third, while Abdulrahman Al-Samriya finished fourth.
The tournament is organised by NextPlay eGames in partnership with the German Jordanian University, with HYPE as sponsorship and marketing partner and platinum sponsorship from the Arab Islamic International Bank.
Students from eight Jordanian universities are taking part in the league, as part of a series of qualifiers leading to the major finals, scheduled for next December.
At the close of the competition, Al-Khatatneh presented awards to the winning students, congratulating them on their results and praising the level shown by the participants, reflecting the enthusiasm, engagement and positive competitive spirit the tournament generated.
