WYLDE Becomes Official Esports Partner of the League of Ireland, Bringing EA FC Competition to Irish Football

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WYLDE Becomes Official Esports Partner of the League of Ireland, Bringing EA FC Competition to Irish Football

Business

26 February 2026 17:31

TL;DR

  • Irish esports organisation WYLDE, co-owned by Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt, has been named the official esports and gaming partner of the League of Ireland, taking over tournament infrastructure for ELOI, the national EA FC esports competition.
  • The top 20 Irish domestic players will compete across four stages beginning in early March, with Open Qualifiers using a double-elimination format before the league phase begins with 14 qualifiers, four returning players, and two invitees.

The Dublin-based organisation,WYLDE co-owned by Usain Bolt, will become the official esports and gaming partner of the League of Ireland, taking responsibility for running ELOI, the country's national EA FC competition.

The deal connects Irish football's official governing structure directly to the esports space for the first time in a meaningful way, and it gives WYLDE a platform that extends well beyond anything its competitive team results alone could generate.

WYLDE was founded in 2020 by former investment banker Steve Daly and David Cronin, previously COO at Irish tech company QUMAS. Despite being a relatively young organisation, it has built a presence across EA FC, VALORANT, Rocket League, Rainbow Six, and TrackMania, and operates Ireland's National Esports Centre in Dublin. The organisation announced its exit from Rainbow Six earlier this year, citing sustainability concerns around running a competitive team in that title.

The ELOI competition itself is built to be more than a domestic showcase. The league provides a direct pathway to the FC Pro 26 World Championship, which means Irish players competing through WYLDE's tournament infrastructure are working toward genuine international qualification. That stakes level sets it apart from a typical regional esports event.

Competition begins in early March with Open Qualifiers in a double-elimination format. The 14 best qualifiers will join the league alongside four returning players from last year's standings and two additional invitees, bringing the full competitive field to 20 players competing across four stages to determine the national champion.

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WYLDE Becomes Official Esports Partner of the League of Ireland, Bringing EA FC Competition to Irish Football

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26 February 2026 17:31

Tags: WYLDE

TL;DR

  • Irish esports organisation WYLDE, co-owned by Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt, has been named the official esports and gaming partner of the League of Ireland, taking over tournament infrastructure for ELOI, the national EA FC esports competition.
  • The top 20 Irish domestic players will compete across four stages beginning in early March, with Open Qualifiers using a double-elimination format before the league phase begins with 14 qualifiers, four returning players, and two invitees.

The Dublin-based organisation,WYLDE co-owned by Usain Bolt, will become the official esports and gaming partner of the League of Ireland, taking responsibility for running ELOI, the country's national EA FC competition.

The deal connects Irish football's official governing structure directly to the esports space for the first time in a meaningful way, and it gives WYLDE a platform that extends well beyond anything its competitive team results alone could generate.

WYLDE was founded in 2020 by former investment banker Steve Daly and David Cronin, previously COO at Irish tech company QUMAS. Despite being a relatively young organisation, it has built a presence across EA FC, VALORANT, Rocket League, Rainbow Six, and TrackMania, and operates Ireland's National Esports Centre in Dublin. The organisation announced its exit from Rainbow Six earlier this year, citing sustainability concerns around running a competitive team in that title.

The ELOI competition itself is built to be more than a domestic showcase. The league provides a direct pathway to the FC Pro 26 World Championship, which means Irish players competing through WYLDE's tournament infrastructure are working toward genuine international qualification. That stakes level sets it apart from a typical regional esports event.

Competition begins in early March with Open Qualifiers in a double-elimination format. The 14 best qualifiers will join the league alongside four returning players from last year's standings and two additional invitees, bringing the full competitive field to 20 players competing across four stages to determine the national champion.

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