Which British football clubs have esports teams?

Some of the biggest football clubs in the UK have established esports teams over recent years and we have taken a look at some of the most prominent.

From Manchester City to Hashtag United and from Celtic to Northampton Town, clubs up and down the country have more than dipped their toes into the world of esports.

Premier League clubs with esports teams

Manchester City

As has been the case in the Premier League in recent seasons, Manchester City remain the standout British football club when it comes to the esports scene.

City have esports teams playing in both Fortnite and EAFC25, often still referred to as FIFA, and they secured a title in 2024.

Indeed, Man City's esports side were crowned winners of the ePremier League 2024 Finals in March last year, beating Brighton in the Grand Final of the knockout stage after going unbeaten in the tournament.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves might not be as competitive as they would like when it comes to EAFC but they nonetheless have a sizeable presence in the world of esports.

The Midlands club have esports rosters competing in games such as Rainbow 6, Call of Duty Mobile, Honor of Kings and Identity V.

And four years ago, Wolves made headlines when they partnered with Evil Geniuses, one of the biggest esports organisations in North America, and their Rainbow Six Siege side has since impressed.

Manchester United 

Manchester United remain one of the most searched football clubs in the world and, while they do not have an enormous esports standing, they are also regularly involved in the ePremier League.

They were runners-up in the 2019 ePremier League when represented by "KyleLeese_" but have since struggled for success in the competition.

Ipswich Town

Having gained promotion back to the Premier League last season, Ipswich Town are one of the most recent clubs in England to have established an esports team.

The club's esports side will compete in the ePremier League this year, meaning they are dipping their toe into the world of esports for the very first time.

Mark "Mark11" Zakhary and Dan "Stingrayjnr" Ray have already been confirmed as the players to represent Ipswich in their maiden campaign with "Mark11" having twice finished as runner-up at the World Championship.

EFL clubs with esports teams

Blackpool

It is not just Premier League clubs who feature in the realm of esports with Blackpool also involved, having established an esports education programme at the club.

Northampton Town

Another side in the lower leagues with an esports affiliation, Northampton's esports side even challenged university students in the area to compete against the club's side back in 2020.

Other British clubs’ esports teams

Celtic

Although now disbanded, Celtic FC Esports was the esports side created for Celtic FC, having previously competed in S-Tier events in Call of Duty.

Hashtag United

Hashtag United are known as a one-of-a-kind football club but they too have featured in the esports world, having competed in games such as Rocket League and Dota 2.