Esport Canada has initiated the roster selection process for Canadian National Teams at the upcoming 2026 Global Esports Games (GEG) in the following three titles: iRacing, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), and Rocket League (RL).

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This selection process aims to field players who embody technical excellence, tactical intelligence, and a steadfast commitment to sportsmanship, professional conduct, and national pride.
 

Selection Process & Governance

Rosters for the 2026 GEG will be fielded by Direct Selection:

• First Right of Refusal: Active roster members from Esport Canada’s official CS2 and Rocket League National Teams hold the first right of refusal for participation.

• Direct Invitations: Additional candidates and open roster spots will be evaluated and invited based on title-specific criteria and recommendations from appointed Technical Advisors.

• Final Ratification: All final team rosters are reviewed and ratified by the National Team Committee in accordance with Esport Canada policy.
   

Athlete Selection Criteria by Title

Note: Invitations are extended based on documented competitive excellence, mechanical proficiency, and professional conduct in alignment with the Esport Canada Code of Conduct & Ethics.

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1. iRacing

• iRating & License Class: Minimum iR: 6000 (Across either one of the top 3 disciplines: Sports Car, Open Wheel or Stock Car), Minimum A class with 4.0 safety rating.

• Competitive Track Record: iRacing Top / Second split appearance in special events, IMSA iRacing Series, Porsche Supercup or Regional Qualifiers appearances, A or B class open wheel top split appearances, FIA F4 World Championship or regional qualifier appearance.

• Technical Proficiency: Proven consistency in telemetry analysis, racecraft, setup development, and endurance/sprint formats.

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2. Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)

• National Team Standing: First right of refusal extended to existing National Team members.

• Secondary Invitations: Additional roster openings will be filled based on [e.g., Tier 1/2 HLTV-recorded LAN experience, ESEA Premier/ECL standing]

• Team Dynamics & Professionalism: Proven track record of coachability, adaptability, and positive squad integration based on professional references.

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3. Rocket League

• National Team Standing: First right of refusal extended to existing National Team members; 

• Secondary Invitations: Additional roster openings will be filled based on [e.g., Top 16 placement in recent RLCS Regionals, Majors, or World Championships within the last 24 months]

• Team Dynamics & Professionalism: Proven track record of coachability, adaptability, and positive squad integration based on professional references.

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Advisory & Governance Panels

Technical Advisors

• iRacing: Esports Racing Canada committee 

• Counter-Strike 2: TBA, ParkS,  Laz (Coach)

• Rocket League: Laf, Vodible, LiefX, Seb.

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National Team Committee

• Seb.

• Invert

• Chris Funston

• Miss Harvey

• Myra Davis

• Kelly Haley

• Jordan He

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About the Global Esports Games

The Global Esports Games (GEG) is an annual, multi-title international tournament hosted by the Global Esports Federation where athletes represent their home countries.

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The 2026 Global Esports Games will take place in Los Angeles, USA, bringing together national teams from every corner of the globe to compete in a showcase of international sporting excellence.

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The Global Esports Games operate on a traditional, Olympic-style athletic model. As an official multi-title international convention:

 

• Medal Competition: Athletes compete for official GEF medals, prestige, and world rankings for their country - there is no monetary prize pool.

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