BESF is excited to announce its new plans and staff for Counter-Strike. In 2026 we aim to have Belgium represented with a men's, women's and academy team. Eager to represent your country? Then read the article and apply!

The BESF has applied as National Team Partner for the ENC, a new international championship between nations in 16 esports titles. This means that the BESF would be responsible for selecting and supporting the national teams, as well as managing a part of the 20 million dollar development fund.

Rupert Hoop Appointed as New Head Coach of Belgian National CS Team

A brand new, innovative campus dedicated to esports and exergaming: a first in Europe, right here in Belgium. It sounds like a crazy idea but it is actually becoming reality at an increasing pace! The high school of KTA Brugge, school group Impact and the college of Howest have joined forces to make this esports campus come to live in 2026. The BESF went to their preview at the building in Oostkamp where the new campus will be to see what amazing progress has been made in just a year's time.

The Esports Events Incubator: a brand new support program to encourage and help our stakeholders with organizing more grassroots esports events. The BESF aims to grant a subsidy to between 5 to 10 new esports events in 2026! All information and the application form can be found in this article.

In the first edition of our Behind the BESF series, we sat down with BESF Vice President Samy Bessi to hear about his journey in esports, how the industry has evolved in Belgium and Europe, and what excites him about the future.