Alberta Esports Association

The Alberta Esports Association (AESA) is a nonprofit organization established in 2020, serving as the provincial governing body for esports in Alberta.

Its mission focuses on fostering community-driven esports development, supporting player excellence, and creating career pathways while strengthening local esports communities in cities like Edmonton and Calgary. AESA offers a range of services, including sanctioned programming, interprovincial and interscholastic events, and grassroots activities. It organizes the Alberta Esports Championship, recognized as Canada’s largest scholastic esports tournament, and the Alberta Esports Expo, an all-ages event featuring tournaments, panels, and gaming experiences. The organization also facilitates community-building initiatives and provides accreditation and scholarship opportunities to support players and gaming communities across the province. Its audience includes players, students, academic institutions, local businesses, and grassroots gaming groups.