Deloitte sponsors RAF Esports Association

The RAF Central Fund announced that Deloitte will sponsor the RAF Esports Association. The fund and Deloitte did not disclose the value of the agreement or how long the sponsorship will run.

RAF Esports is the Royal Air Force’s official competitive gaming programme and operates under the Royal Air Force Video Gaming & Esports Association (RAF VGEA). The Central Fund has financed dedicated gaming rooms at RAF Cosford, RAF Odiham and RAF Boulmer, equipped with high-performance PCs and consoles used for training and as community spaces for personnel.

In a statement Deloitte said it was proud to partner with RAF Esports and described esports as a platform for developing leadership and strategic thinking that apply in both military and corporate settings.

Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson, president of the RAF Esports Association, welcomed the partnership and said the firm’s expertise could support the programme’s growth and create new opportunities for service members.

RAF Esports programming includes organised competitions, training sessions and community events designed to build teamwork and technical skills among service personnel. Deloitte’s backing is expected to supplement existing facilities and programming run by the RAF VGEA and the Central Fund.

Deloitte has carried out esports partnerships in Europe, including a sponsorship role with HMBLE around the Brawl Stars World Championship in Italy, a strategic alliance with Good Game Group in Spain, and work with ESL Benelux on the ESL Dutch Championship finals in the Netherlands.

The RAF Central Fund oversees funding for sport and welfare across the service and has used sponsorships and partnerships to expand facilities and programmes available to serving personnel.