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.
E Blacks Representatives
Meet the players who have represented New Zealand in various international events as the E Blacks
E Blacks Number | Name | Username | Title | Year Inducted | Competed In |
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#001 | Joshua King | JMKKing | eFootball | 2022 | Commonwealth 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) |
#002 | Sam Johnson | Fury | Dota 2 - Open | 2022 | Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022 IESF World Esports Games, Bali, 2022 Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022 (Coach) Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed) |
#003 | Tobias Sveaas | Tobz | Dota 2 - Open | 2022 | Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022 IESF World Esports Games, Bali, 2022 Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed) |
#004 | Ning Yu | Ningy | Dota 2 - Open | 2022 | Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022 IESF World Esports Games, Bali, 2022 Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed) |
#005 | Jordan Baker | Zavier | Dota 2 - Open | 2022 | Commonwealth 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) |
#006 | Tom Shi | Tom | Dota 2 - Open | 2022 | Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022 IESF World Esports Games, Bali, 2022 |
#007 | Rangsy Mou | Magic | Dota 2 - Womens Dota 2 - Open | 2022 | Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 2022 Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022 Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023 Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed) |
#008 | Michael | Friffles | Dota 2 - Open | 2022 | IESF World Esports Games, Bali, 2022 |
#009 | Kevin Kim | Baboonsitry | Dota 2 - Open | 2022 | IESF World Esports Games, Bali, 2022 |
#010 | Janice Tieu | Bubbles | Dota 2 - Womens | 2022 | Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022 Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023 |
#011 | Jane Zhu | TheFallenx | Dota 2 - Womens | 2022 | Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022 Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023 |
#012 | Lucy Tam | yculstranger | Dota 2 - Womens | 2022 | Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022 Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023 |
#013 | Kassie Pratt | Lunerial | Dota 2 - Womens | 2022 | Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022 Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023 |
#014 | Hana Stay | alittleegg | Dota 2 - Womens | 2022 | Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022 Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023 |
#015 | Saila Wang | sailamoon | Dota 2 - Womens | 2022 | Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022 Global Esports Games, Riyadh, 2023 |
#016 | Evan Baker | AgntWash1ngton | Assetto Corsa | 2022 | Sim Racing World Cup, Monaco, 2022 |
#017 | Reagan Kelly | Ghostchips | Street Fighter 6 | 2022 | Global Esports Games, Istanbul, 2022* |
#018 | Chris Hu | Mysterious River | Tekken 7 | 2023 | IESF World Esports Games, Iasi, 2023 |
#019 | Lavay Arora | HadoNZ | 2023 | Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023 | |
#020 | Connor Green | Coach | HadoNZ | 2023 | Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023 |
#021 | Richard Peng | HadoNZ | 2023 | Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023 | |
#022 | Jakob Deguzman | HadoNZ | 2023 | Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023 | |
#023 | Isabell Lynch | HadoNZ | 2023 | Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023 | |
#024 | Hannah Wilmot | HadoNZ | 2023 | Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023 | |
#025 | Sophia Grant | HadoNZ | 2023 | Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023 | |
#026 | Karah Mackie | HadoNZ | 2023 | Hado World Cup, Japan, 2023 | |
#027 | Jaxon Sutton | Flumeto | NBA2K | 2023 | eFIBA Season 2 World Finals, Sweden, 2023 eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024 |
#028 | Cameron Fox | oHorsii | NBA2K | 2023 | eFIBA Season 2 World Finals, Sweden, 2023 eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024 |
#029 | Cameron Allan | oSxnseii | NBA2K | 2023 | eFIBA Season 2 World Finals, Sweden, 2023 eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024 |
#030 | Ethan Simmonds | ShotMoist | NBA2K | 2023 | eFIBA Season 2 World Finals, Sweden, 2023 eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024 |
#031 | Jacob Winterstein | RVC_KOPO | NBA2K | 2023 | eFIBA Season 2 World Finals, Sweden, 2023 eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024 |
#032 | Nathan Tudreu | thebrass_ | NBA2K | 2023 | eFIBA Season 2 World Finals, Sweden, 2023 eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024 |
#033 | Ryan Paul | nzrain | Dota 2 Open Team | 2024 | Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed) |
#034 | Rhys Kennedy-Holtz | jandals | Dota 2 Open Team | 2024 | Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed) |
#035 | Matthew McEwen | Matthew McEwen | Assetto Corsa Competizione | 2024 | Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed) |
#036 | Sasha Death | flamstero | Assetto Corsa Competizione | 2024 | Global Esports Games, China, 2024 (postponed) |
#037 | Solomona Faitaua-nanai | Solomona | NBA2K | 2024 | eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024 |
#038 | Kaden Bull | Whished | NBA2K | 2024 | eFIBA Season Three World Finals, Philippines, 2024 |
Upcoming Qualifiers
Competition | Title | Qualifier Dates | Register |
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IESF 2025 World Esports Championships | MLBB Open Team | TBC | TBC |
IESF 2025 World Esports Championships | Dota2 Open Team | TBC | TBC |
IESF 2025 World Esports Championships | CS2 Open Team | TBC | TBC |
IESF 2025 World Esports Championships | CS2 Womens Team | TBC | TBC |
E Blacks News
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