Cape Town, South Africa — May 2025
The African Gaming Championship (AGC) is back and bigger than ever! Hosted at the GrandWest Sun Exhibits, this year’s edition brings together South Africa’s top gaming talent, a stacked prize pool of R150,000, international pathways, and a main stage built for legends.

Registrations are now open - HERE 

From Fortnite to Valorant, EA FC 25 to Rocket League, and the rising stars of Brawlhalla, AGC 2025 promises a weekend of high-stakes action, unmatched hype, and unforgettable esports moments.

💰 Six Key AGC OPEN Titles

AGC 2025 will feature six competitive titles, each with its own dedicated prize pool and spotlight moment:

  • Fortnite (Trios) – R30,000

  • Fortnite (Solo) – R10,000

  • EA FC 25 – R20,000 (Winner also qualifies for the MTN Shift Grand Finals)

  • Rocket League – R20,000

  • Valorant – R30,000

  • Brawlhalla – R10,000 (Winner qualifies for BCX 2025 Finals in Atlanta, USA – $200,000 prize pool)

🎤 Main Stage Highlights

Throughout the week, we will have a number of matches showcased on the main-stage. The full schedule will be released in the coming weeks. We are, however, very excited to announce that the Carry1st CODm Africa Cup South African Qualifier finals will be played at AGC. 

🔥 Carry1st Call of Duty: Mobile South Africa Finals
📍 Live at AGC – 13th of July
The top two teams go head-to-head for ultimate bragging rights in front of a roaring crowd and livestream audiences. 

To sign up to the South African qualifiers, head over to register now. 

🌍 Beyond Borders – Pathways to Global Play

AGC is more than a tournament – it’s a launchpad.

  • EA FC 25 Champion heads straight to the MTN Shift Grand Finals at Canal Walk.

  • Brawlhalla Champion earns a ticket to represent SSA at the BCX 2025 Finals in Atlanta.

  • Carry1st CODm Cup SA Qualifier Finals to Continental Grand Final, with a pathway to the CODm World Championship. 

🤝 Powering the Championship: Our Partners

This celebration of competitive gaming wouldn’t be possible without our incredible partners:

  • Clear Access & Vumatel – Ensuring every player competes on low-latency, high-performance networks.

  • Curro Sports – Helping build the future of school-based esports in South Africa.

  • Carry1st – Bringing the SA CODM Finals to the AGC stage.

  • GrandWest Sun Exhibits – Proud venue partner for this landmark event.

  • ACER Nitro – Powering the finals of the ASL leagues at AGC.

  • Ubisoft – Supporting the journey of Africa’s next generation of pros.

  • SuperSport Schools - Placing a spotlight on the rising stars in local esports. 

🎟️ It’s All Going Down at AGC 2025

Whether you're competing for glory, cheering from the sidelines, or watching online — AGC 2025 is the premier destination for African esports this year. Mark your calendars, gear up, and get ready to make your mark.

This is where champions are made.
This is AGC 2025.

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