UK’s first Pokémon Unite Ingage EUIC bootcamp to run at GiantX HQ: ‘The UK Unite scene is lagging behind the French, so we need to make a change’

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UK-based esports entity Ingage has announced details of what’s billed as the first ever Pokémon Unite bootcamp in the UK: the Ingage EUIC Bootcamp.

The event will run in conjunction with London’s 2025 Pokémon Europe International Championships (EUIC), one of the top 10+ UK esports events happening in 2025.

The bootcamp itself will take place at the London headquarters of esports organisation GiantX, 43 Mitchell Street, London, EC1V 3QD on Thursday February 20th 2025.

It will feature 11 international teams (seven from EU, three from NA and one from OCE), with private practice areas and exhibition matches livestreamed.

An open camp for university students will run from 10am to 1pm GMT, while the pro bootcamp will run from 1pm to 11pm.

Organisers said in a press release: “This unique [open camp] opportunity will allow aspiring players to experience the bootcamp environment, learn from top-tier competitors, and immerse themselves in the world of competitive Pokémon Unite.”

Each team will have their own dedicated attendant to support their needs, and food and drink will also be provided at the venue.

Pokémon Unite is a MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game that first launched on the Nintendo Switch back in 2021.

Ingage said in a press release: “While Pokémon Unite’s esports scene is still in its early stages, Ingage is committed to nurturing its growth and establishing the UK as an already key player in the global arena.

“By hosting the first-ever Pokémon Unite bootcamp in the country, Ingage is setting a new standard for competitive gaming and providing a platform for players to shine on the international stage.

“We want both players and bigger esports teams to see and feel the passion we feel towards this game, that there is something big to nourish and benefit from here.”

“We’re thrilled to bring the Ingage EUIC bootcamp to life and to support the growth of Pokémon Unite as a competitive esport,” added Josh ‘SpartanTano’ Ball, Pokémon Unite and Marvel Rivals caster at Ingage.

“We understand the UK Unite scene is lagging behind the French, we need to make a change, no one is stepping forward, we will. We can’t wait to see the talent on display and to witness the impact this event will have on the UK esports community.”

Ingage are a budding UK-based esports organisation and platform, having been operating for a year as a grassroots organisation for Pokemon Unite.

It runs streams, publishes a digital magazine, and has a website and app that allow people to host tournaments, create esports profiles and host community polls. This is in its beta stage.

Ingage says it has also hosted the most number of consecutive tournaments in 2024—currently in week 41 across Asia and Europe, with 50+ tournaments hosted and a server of 2,000+ people.

You can get tickets for the Pokémon Unite Ingage EUIC bootcamp on Eventbrite here.

Dom Sacco

Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 degree in Multi-Media Journalism in 2007.

As a long-time gamer having first picked up the NES controller in the late ’80s, he has written for a range of publications including GamesTM, Nintendo Official Magazine, industry publication MCV and others. He worked as head of content for the British Esports Federation up until February 2021, when he stepped back to work full-time on Esports News UK and offer esports consultancy and freelance services. Note: Dom still produces the British Esports newsletter on a freelance basis, so our coverage of British Esports is always kept simple – usually just covering the occasional press release – because of this conflict of interest.