ABOUT

WHO ARE THE E BLACKS

The E Blacks are New Zealand’s national esports team, proudly representing the country on the global stage in competitive gaming.

Since their debut at the International Esports Federation World Championships in Jakarta in 2016, the E Blacks have competed in numerous prestigious events, including the Commonwealth Esports Championships, IESF World Esports Championships, the GEF Global Esports Games and more.

Overseen by the New Zealand Esports Federation (NZESF), the E Blacks aim to inspire the next generation of gamers while fostering a thriving esports community across the country.

2023 IESF World Esports Championships, Iasi
2023 IESF World Esports Championships, Iasi

E Blacks Representatives

Meet the players who have represented New Zealand in various international events as the E Blacks

E Blacks NumberNameUsernameTitleYear InductedCompeted In
#001Joshua KingJMKKingeFootball2022Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022
IESF World Esports Championship, Bali, 2022
IESF World Esports Championship, Iasi, 2023
Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023
IESF World Esports Championship, Riyadh, 2024 (postponed)
#002Sam JohnsonFuryDota 2 - Open2022Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022
IESF World Esports Games, Bali, 2022
Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022 (Coach)
Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed)
#003Tobias SveaasTobzDota 2 - Open2022Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022
IESF World Esports Games, Bali, 2022
Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed)
#004Ning YuNingyDota 2 - Open2022Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022
IESF World Esports Games, Bali, 2022
Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed)
#005Jordan BakerZavierDota 2 - Open2022Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022
IESF World Esports Championship, Bali, 2022
IESF World Esports Championship, Iasi, 2023
Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023 (Coach)
Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed)
#006Tom ShiTomDota 2 - Open2022Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022
IESF World Esports Games, Bali, 2022
#007Rangsy MouMagicDota 2 - Womens
Dota 2 - Open
2022Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022
Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022
Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023
Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed)
#008MichaelFrifflesDota 2 - Open2022IESF World Esports Games, Bali, 2022
#009Kevin KimBaboonsitryDota 2 - Open2022IESF World Esports Games, Bali, 2022
#010Janice TieuBubblesDota 2 - Womens2022Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022
Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023
#011Jane ZhuTheFallenxDota 2 - Womens2022Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022
Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023
#012Lucy TamyculstrangerDota 2 - Womens2022Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022
Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023
#013Kassie PrattLunerialDota 2 - Womens2022Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022
Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023
#014Hana StayalittleeggDota 2 - Womens2022Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022
Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023
#015Saila WangsailamoonDota 2 - Womens2022Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022
Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023
#016Evan BakerAgntWash1ngtonAssetto Corsa2022Sim Racing World Cup, Monaco, 2022
#017Reagan KellyGhostchipsStreet Fighter 62022Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022*
#018Chris HuMysterious RiverTekken 72023IESF World Esports Games, Iasi, 2023
#019Lavay AroraHadoNZ2023Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023
#020Connor GreenCoachHadoNZ2023Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023
#021Richard PengHadoNZ2023Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023
#022Jakob DeguzmanHadoNZ2023Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023
#023Isabell LynchHadoNZ2023Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023
#024Hannah WilmotHadoNZ2023Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023
#025Sophia GrantHadoNZ2023Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023
#026Karah MackieHadoNZ2023Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023
#027Jaxon SuttonFlumetoNBA2K2023eFIBA Season 2 World Finals, Sweden, 2023
eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024
#028Cameron FoxoHorsiiNBA2K2023eFIBA Season 2 World Finals, Sweden, 2023
eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024
#029Cameron AllanoSxnseiiNBA2K2023eFIBA Season 2 World Finals, Sweden, 2023
eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024
#030Ethan SimmondsShotMoistNBA2K2023eFIBA Season 2 World Finals, Sweden, 2023
eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024
#031Jacob WintersteinRVC_KOPONBA2K2023eFIBA Season 2 World Finals, Sweden, 2023
eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024
#032Nathan Tudreuthebrass_NBA2K2023eFIBA Season 2 World Finals, Sweden, 2023
eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024
#033Ryan PaulnzrainDota 2 Open Team2024Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed)
#034Rhys Kennedy-HoltzjandalsDota 2 Open Team2024Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed)
#035Matthew McEwenMatthew McEwenAssetto Corsa Competizione2024Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed)
#036Sasha DeathflamsteroAssetto Corsa Competizione2024Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed)
#037Solomona Faitaua-nanaiSolomonaNBA2K2024eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024
#038Kaden BullWhishedNBA2K2024eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024

Upcoming Qualifiers

CompetitionTitleQualifier DatesRegister
IESF 2025 World Esports ChampionshipsMLBB Open TeamTBCTBC
IESF 2025 World Esports ChampionshipsDota2 Open TeamTBCTBC
IESF 2025 World Esports ChampionshipsCS2 Open TeamTBCTBC
IESF 2025 World Esports ChampionshipsCS2 Womens TeamTBCTBC

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