4.10.2023
20.9.2023 | 10:00 – 21.9.2023 | 22:00
Equal eSports Festival Vol. 3 in Cologne
On 20 and 21 September, the time had finally come: the Equal eSports Festival Vol. 3 took place!
After a great festival last year, the Equal eSports Festival Vol. 3 took place again in Cologne.
A varied programme of events awaited you with exciting keynotes, panel talks, creative workshops, first-class show matches and gaming and mindfulness sessions with top coaches. With this, we have set another sign for more equality and diversity and brought the Equal eSports community together. Great personalities from the fields of business, science, sports, gaming and eSports were present on both days.
This year, the final of the Equal eSports Cup was a highlight of the festival. The Equal eSports Cup is a tournament aimed at all women and non-binary players. The cup consisted of 4 qualifiers and a grand final. The teams collected points in the qualifiers. The best 4 teams qualified for the offline final at the Equal eSports Festival Vol. 3. With an impressive performance, SK Avarosa was crowned the 1st Equal eSports Cup Champion!
Whether eSports fans, diversity enthusiasts, parents, students or teachers - there was something for everyone at the festival.
LOCATION: Rheinterrassen I Rheinparkweg 1 I 50679 Köln
Entry to the event was free on both days.
### HIGHLIGHT VIDEOS EQUAL ESPORTS FESTIVAL VOL. 3 IN COLOGNE
The programme of the Equal eSports Festival Vol. 3
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AT THE EQUAL ESPORTS FESTIVAL VOL. 3:
Here you can find all the personalities who were present at the Equal eSports Festival Vol. 3 in Cologne on 20th & 21st September 2023:
Frederik "NoWay" Hinteregger
League of Legends Content Creator & Influencer
Frederik Hinteregger, better known as "NoWay", is the biggest League of Legends streamer in Germany. Together with Tolkin, Agurin, Broeki and Karni, he forms the team "No Need Orga". NoWay comes from Munich and plays on Mid Lane.
Frederik "NoWay" Hinteregger
League of Legends Content Creator & Influencer
Frederik Hinteregger, better known as "NoWay", is the biggest League of Legends streamer in Germany. Together with Tolkin, Agurin, Broeki and Karni, he forms the team "No Need Orga". NoWay comes from Munich and plays on Mid Lane.
Antonia "Reved" Staab
Streamer & Influencer
Reved has been active as a streamer on Twitch since 2019. Born in Bavaria, she also runs 2 YouTube channels where she entertains her viewers with amusing formats. In addition to VLogs, Antonia also produces gaming content.
Antonia "Reved" Staab
Streamer & Influencer
Reved has been active as a streamer on Twitch since 2019. Born in Bavaria, she also runs 2 YouTube channels where she entertains her viewers with amusing formats. In addition to VLogs, Antonia also produces gaming content.
David Puentez
DJ & Music Producer
David Puentez is a DJ and music producer from Cologne. Benjamin Beyer, Puentez's real name, has been working as a DJ for around 20 years. His big breakthrough came in 2018 with several remixes.
David Puentez
DJ & Music Producer
David Puentez is a DJ and music producer from Cologne. Benjamin Beyer, Puentez's real name, has been working as a DJ for around 20 years. His big breakthrough came in 2018 with several remixes.
Esther Graf
Singer & Model
Esther Graf is a singer and model originally from Austria. She currently lives in Berlin. In terms of musical style, her songs can be classified as pop music.
Esther Graf
Singer & Model
Esther Graf is a singer and model originally from Austria. She currently lives in Berlin. In terms of musical style, her songs can be classified as pop music.
Jona "JustJohnny" Schmitt
eSports Event Host & Moderator
Jona Schmitt, known in the League of Legends scene as JustJohnny, is an eSports event host, caster and former LoL eSports player. Most recently, the midlaner was part of "VININE". In addition to his career as a LoL pro, Johnny has also become known as an influencer and streamer.
Jona "JustJohnny" Schmitt
eSports Event Host & Moderator
Jona Schmitt, known in the League of Legends scene as JustJohnny, is an eSports event host, caster and former LoL eSports player. Most recently, the midlaner was part of "VININE". In addition to his career as a LoL pro, Johnny has also become known as an influencer and streamer.
Theres "Sissor" Modl
Streamer & Influencer
Theres Modl is a well-known German streamer and influencer. In addition to her activities on Twitch, YouTube and the like, she works as an eSports presenter for Sport1. She has been part of the Equal eSports Council since 2023 and also moderates the Equal eSports Cup.
Theres "Sissor" Modl
Streamer & Influencer
Theres Modl is a well-known German streamer and influencer. In addition to her activities on Twitch, YouTube and the like, she works as an eSports presenter for Sport1. She has been part of the Equal eSports Council since 2023 and also moderates the Equal eSports Cup.
Fabian "GrabbZ" Lohmann
League of Legends Coach
GrabbZ is one of the most successful League of Legends coaches in Europe. He was a coach in the LEC, the highest European LoL league, for over 5 years. During his time as a head coach, he coached G2 and Team BDS, among others.
Fabian "GrabbZ" Lohmann
League of Legends Coach
GrabbZ is one of the most successful League of Legends coaches in Europe. He was a coach in the LEC, the highest European LoL league, for over 5 years. During his time as a head coach, he coached G2 and Team BDS, among others.
Anika "Ryxcales" Wolter
eSports Event Host & Moderator
Anika Wolter is active as an eSports event host and caster. She is part of the cast of the Prime League along with other personalities from the League of Legends area. Since 2023, Anika is part of the Equal eSports Council and casts parts of the Equal eSports Cup.
Anika "Ryxcales" Wolter
eSports Event Host & Moderator
Anika Wolter is active as an eSports event host and caster. She is part of the cast of the Prime League along with other personalities from the League of Legends area. Since 2023, Anika is part of the Equal eSports Council and casts parts of the Equal eSports Cup.
Maurice "Mori" Lange
eSports Event Host & Moderator
In addition to his work as an eSports event host, moderator and caster, Maurice Lange is also active as an author. Before commentating at the Prime League and LEC in League of Legends, he already casted StarCraft 2.
Maurice "Mori" Lange
eSports Event Host & Moderator
In addition to his work as an eSports event host, moderator and caster, Maurice Lange is also active as an author. Before commentating at the Prime League and LEC in League of Legends, he already casted StarCraft 2.
Olivia "Ollimeee" Osthushenrich
Streamer & Moderator
Ollimeee, whose real name is Olivia Osthushenrich, is a German streamer and moderator. Besides her "Just Chatting" and "Valorant" streams on her own channel, she is also active as a streamer for Red Bull.
Olivia "Ollimeee" Osthushenrich
Streamer & Moderator
Ollimeee, whose real name is Olivia Osthushenrich, is a German streamer and moderator. Besides her "Just Chatting" and "Valorant" streams on her own channel, she is also active as a streamer for Red Bull.
PARTICIPATING IN THE FINAL AT THE EQUAL ESPORTS FESTIVAL VOL 3.:
The highlight of the festival, the grand final of the Equal eSports Cup, was held on 21 September at 18:00. The following 4 top teams performed best in the qualifiers and thus qualified for the grand final. On Wednesday ( 20 September) the two semi-finals took place, on Thursday ( 21 September) the 3rd place match and the Cup final.
SK Avarosa
SK Gaming was founded in Cologne in 1997 under the name "Schroet Command" and is the most successful eSports organization in the DACH region. SK has been part of the Equal eSports Initiative since September 2021. In addition to the team "SK Avarosa" in League of Legends, the organization also competes in VALORANT with another team for female players, "SK NEBULA". SK Avarosa secured the title at the Equal eSports Cup 2023 and is therefore the reigning champions. Top - GWolfieG Jungle - Emprez Mid - Apollonia ADC - Zavee Sup - Lumi
SK Avarosa
SK Gaming was founded in Cologne in 1997 under the name "Schroet Command" and is the most successful eSports organization in the DACH region. SK has been part of the Equal eSports Initiative since September 2021. In addition to the team "SK Avarosa" in League of Legends, the organization also competes in VALORANT with another team for female players, "SK NEBULA". SK Avarosa secured the title at the Equal eSports Cup 2023 and is therefore the reigning champions.
Top - GWolfieG
Jungle - Emprez
Mid - Apollonia
ADC - Zavee
Sup - LumiSolary Académie
Solary is a French eSports organization that currently competes in the LFL with its main team. In addition to League of Legends, Solary is also active in eSports titles such as Fortnite, Rocket League, Hearthstone, Trackmania and TFT, among others. Top - Yukiko Jungle - Shirayuki Mid - Lilium Bot - Asyris Support - Aos Si
Solary Académie
Solary is a French eSports organization that currently competes in the LFL with its main team. In addition to League of Legends, Solary is also active in eSports titles such as Fortnite, Rocket League, Hearthstone, Trackmania and TFT, among others.
Top - Yukiko
Jungle - Shirayuki
Mid - Lilium
Bot - Asyris
Support - Aos SiBDS Valkyries
Team BDS is a Swiss eSports organisation that is active in League of Legends as well as Rocket League, Trackmania and Rainbow Six Siege. Teams BDS has been part of the LEC since June 2021. In July 2023, the orga announced that they had signed up the team "SeaPandas" and that they would from now on compete as BDS Valkyres. Top - Sea Jungle - Ender Mid - Sha Bot - Stratospanda Support - Evalunna
BDS Valkyries
Team BDS is a Swiss eSports organisation that is active in League of Legends as well as Rocket League, Trackmania and Rainbow Six Siege.
Teams BDS has been part of the LEC since June 2021. In July 2023, the orga announced that they had signed up the team "SeaPandas" and that they would from now on compete as BDS Valkyres.Top - Sea
Jungle - Ender
Mid - Sha
Bot - Stratospanda
Support - EvalunnaG2 Hel
G2 Esports was founded in 2014 under the name Gamers2 and is one of the largest eSports organisations in Europe. G2 currently provides teams in 7 different eSports titles. In League of Legends, Valorant and CS:GO, G2 also provides a female team. The League of Legends Main Team currently competes in the LEC. Top - Lizia Jungle - Shiina Mid - Sha Bot - Caltys Support - Colomblbl
G2 Hel
G2 Esports was founded in 2014 under the name Gamers2 and is one of the largest eSports organisations in Europe. G2 currently provides teams in 7 different eSports titles. In League of Legends, Valorant and CS:GO, G2 also provides a female team. The League of Legends Main Team currently competes in the LEC.
Top - Lizia
Jungle - Shiina
Mid - Sha
Bot - Caltys
Support - Colomblbl
