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The NZ Esports Hyperfibre League (NZEHL) is a premier esports competition in New Zealand, developed through a partnership between NZ Esports and Chorus.

For the past three years, the league offered both grassroots and elite gamers the opportunity to compete in high-profile tournaments across various titles. These competitions span five weeks and culminate in grand finals to crown the Hyperfibre Champion in each respective title. 

The league’s focus isn’t just on competition but also on community involvement.

Each team represents one of six regional “guilds,” with their own unique theme and elemental power. This structure encourages regional pride and engagement, making the competition more interactive for players and spectators alike

About the league & our Hyperfibre Champions

2022

The Year it All Began


The NZ Esports Hyperfibre League was created to provide grassroots esports with a platform, offering both competitive and social gamers a chance to play in front of a live audience. Our partnership with Hyperfibre helped bring this vision to life, supporting players from all skill levels with the opportunity to compete on stage.


In this debut year, the league featured both online and in-person matches, with teams competing in League of Legends and Valorant over eight weeks. Top teams advanced to the finals at Skycity Theatre, alongside New Zealand’s national High School League finals, showcasing the integration of esports across all age groups.


This was also an inspiring year for up-and-coming casters. Among them, two young women from high school cast a game together during the finals, bringing a fresh energy to the broadcast. All the aspiring casters gained valuable experience casting alongside seasoned veterans, with each event streamed live to a wide audience.


The NZEHL’s commitment to open-access participation laid a foundation for the future, supporting a strong, inclusive community and raising awareness of esports.

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2023

2023 marked a big year of growth for the NZEHL.

We focused on introducing the NZ Esports Hyperfibre League to gamers across the country, emphasizing grassroots engagement. This year, we took it further—not only maintaining a balance of competitive and social gaming but also involving the community more closely. For the first time, we introduced community casters who brought immense value, with 96 broadcasts over five weeks. One standout, Stella, had the opportunity to cast at the NZEHL Valorant finals.

We also established a scouting platform for players aspiring to compete on the global stage. Through the E Blacks pathway, players now have the chance to represent New Zealand internationally and experience esports in a new light, competing for their country. This pathway saw success early on, with our Dota 2 Women's team defeating Australia and moving on to the Global Esports Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

While most finals remained online this year, Rocket League was hosted in person, in a smaller studio setting. The aim was to create a close-knit community event, and it drew a strong local fan base.

Overall, 2023 was a success in bringing the community into the fold and establishing pathways to identify talent across various games.

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2024

2024 was a year of growth for NZEHL, with a stronger focus on community-driven events.

Building on the previous years' efforts to introduce the Hyperfibre League nationwide, we worked with NZ Esports and Hyperfibre to strengthen our community ties. For the first time, we held iRacing and Tekken events led by community groups, making it feel familiar and accessible. Our sim racing group managed the first iRacing league, drawing in 27 drivers over eight weeks, while Deane from Flightless led the Tekken tournament, which saw around 88 players each week.

This year showed us the power of community support, from driving participation to fostering a strong social network.

We also launched two competitive pathways, both tournaments provided NZ players a chance at international competition. CS:GO as a qualifier for the World Esports Games in Riyadh, while the top two Valorant teams competed at Spark Game Arena, the winning team, Vizslaa, represented New Zealand in the APAC Regional Qualifiers in Japan.

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