Founded by gamers, built for competition, and driven by the Pacific esports community.
StarkeForm was founded in 2024 by a group of competitive gamers who saw a gap in the New Zealand esports landscape. While international tournaments drew millions of viewers, local talent had nowhere to compete at a professional standard.
We set out to change that. Starting with a 32-team CS2 bracket in a rented Auckland venue, we have grown into the region's most trusted tournament organiser, running events with six-figure prize pools and broadcast-quality production.
Today, StarkeForm operates from our headquarters at Commercial Bay Tower in Auckland's CBD, employing a team of 25 esports professionals, broadcast engineers, and community managers dedicated to one mission: making competitive gaming accessible, fair, and exciting for every player in the Pacific.
We run every tournament with the production quality and integrity you would expect from a tier-1 international event.
Every decision we make considers the player experience. From amateur ladders to premier championships, everyone belongs here.
Advanced anti-cheat measures, transparent rulesets, and impartial adjudication ensure every match is decided by skill alone.
We are investing in the growth of esports across New Zealand, Australia, and the broader Pacific Islands region.
