Cloud9 and JetBrains launch esports hackathon occasion

North American esports organisation Cloud9 and software program growth software creator JetBrains have joined forces to launch an esports hackathon occasion.

Utilizing League of Legends and VALORANT information from GRID, the official esports information companion of the VALORANT Champions Tour and LoL Esports, individuals can decide one among 4 classes to create instruments to ‘push aggressive gaming ahead.’

Classes vary from creating an assistant coach to creating a minigame that followers can play as a part of Cloud9 or JetBrains occasion activations. Along with the primary prizes, individuals can earn awards for the very best video submission, most respected JetBrains software program or Junie suggestions, and the very best written weblog put up.

The winners of the 4 essential classes win quite a lot of gadgets, together with an all-expenses-paid journey to the Sport Developer Convention (GDC), a one-year JetBrains subscription, and not less than $4,000 (~£3,004) in money.

“Esports is evolving shortly, and the instruments used behind the scenes have an actual influence on crew efficiency, participant enchancment, and fan engagement,” mentioned JetBrains in a weblog put up.

“We need to see what you construct! Among the most modern concepts in esports analytics and the fan expertise come from passionate and curious coders.”

Registrations for the Sky’s The Restrict hackathon opened on December ninth, 2025. The submission deadline for any tasks is February third, 2026. Between February tenth and twenty fourth, judges will overview the submissions, with the winners revealed in early March.

The launch of the hackathon is one among a number of methods the software creator is supporting the organisation. Along with the occasion, the 2 events have joined forces for a content material collection demonstrating how AI-powered instruments are contributing to the operations of its esports rosters.