March 11, 2025

WYLDE officially opens the National Esports Centre

The new WYLDE HQ, Ireland’s National Esports Centre, was inaugurated by the Irish Prime Minister and Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, on March 7th, 2025. This event marks a significant milestone for WYLDE and the gaming and esports ecosystem across the island of Ireland.


At the centre’s official opening, Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated: “The National Esports Centre is a first for Ireland and marks a major milestone for the gaming sector in this country.” “This innovative hub will offer unparalleled facilities in gaming, media and digital technology, and I’m delighted it will place Cork on the global stage of gaming.”
Steve Daly, CEO of WYLDE, added, “The National Esports Centre is a game-changer for Ireland, both nationally and internationally. This facility will drive the esports industry and ecosystem in Ireland forward through innovation, education and community engagement, all within a world-class facility here in Cork.”
WYLDE, incorporated in 2021, continues to expand within the dynamic $300bn global esports and gaming ecosystem. An ecosystem which connects with more than 3 billion gamers worldwide. Privileged to have established trusted support from strategic partners such as Enterprise Ireland, VOID Interactive, Ireland Esports Federation, Logitech G and Virgin Media Ireland, our ambition remains relentless. The creation of the National Esports Centre demonstrates our commitment to the Irish gaming and esports community and our desire to inspire future leaders while providing first-class service to our partners.
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