Our mission

In order to achieve this mission, the Competition & National Teams pillar engages in the following activities: 

• Organize qualifiers to recruit the best athletes to represent our country in international competitions. 
• Host national team trainings and coordinate the participation of our national teams in international competitions. 
• Organize events to promote our national teams and esports in Belgium in general.

In order to achieve this mission, the Ethics & Integrity pillar engages in the following activities: 

• Assess the existing integrity landscape, including the evaluation of league participation requirements, end-user license agreements, and fair play policies, as well as collaborate with standing integrity initiatives in the sector. 
• Promote a regulatory framework of fair play and other integrity-related rules for esports tournaments in Belgium. 
• Issue opinions, recommendations and guidelines on integrity matters.

The BESF explicitly acknowledges the importance of education within esports and vice versa. Under the motto “Bring education to esports and esports to education”, the Education & Research pillar engages in the following activities: 

• Research the benefits of esports in education by partnering with research programs, colleges and universities. 
• Assist schools, colleges and universities in implementing academic programs on gaming and esports. 
• Assist schools, colleges and universities in the organization of their own tournaments.

The BESF is committed to promoting the growth and development of the Esports sector. One key aspect of this effort is the creation of a legal framework that provides a clear and supportive environment for businesses and professionals in the sector to operate.

To achieve this goal, the BESF is working closely with lawmakers and government officials to develop and advocate for policies that will foster a healthy and sustainable Esports ecosystem in Belgium. This includes efforts to establish clear regulations, promote fair competition, and provide appropriate tax incentives and support for businesses operating in the sector.

Establishing partnerships and relations between different like-minded organizations as well as with government bodies is crucial for the development of the Belgian esports ecosystem and the esports sector in general. There is a growing need for collaboration between all involved actors to accelerate the industry’s progress. 

The Institutional Relations pillar aims at fostering these relationships by providing a forum for the different stakeholders to connect.