Air Force Gaming | Loadscreen

The brief

The long-term production partner of the Air Force's official gaming and esports programme.

Air Force Gaming is the official gaming and esports programme for the Department of the Air Force, run from the Air Force Services Center. Its mission is an inclusive gaming community for Airmen and Guardians of every age, rank and background: a Discord server where service members play together, community events, global esports leagues, and leaders and Ambassadors who support their local communities.

As a long-term partner, Loadscreen designs, builds and produces the events across the calendar, remote and in person: 30 of them since 2023, from the DAF Gaming League and the regional base events to CONUS, PACAF, ForceCon, the Allied Forces Esports Invitational and Worlds.

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30 levels cleared since 2023

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DAF Gaming League2023 season · RemoteModern Warfare II and Overwatch broadcasts
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Allied Forces Esports InvitationalSummer 2023 · Ramstein AB, GermanyRocket League, on-site media
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Colorado Springs base eventJul 2023 · Schriever SFB, ColoradoSuper Smash Bros. LAN, broadcast
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KadenaAug 2023 · Kadena AB, JapanOverwatch, produced fully remotely
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Hill AFB tournamentSep 2023 · Salt Lake City, UtahModern Warfare II, two-day hybrid broadcast
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Frisco2023 · Frisco, TexasOn-site media production
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DAF Gaming League Fall FinalsDec 2023 · RemoteRocket League, Smash and Warzone, presented by USAA

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DAF Gaming League Spring FinalsApr 2024 · RemoteLeague of Legends, Street Fighter 6, Modern Warfare III
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Eastern Regional Esports InvitationalMay 2024 · Biloxi, MississippiCall of Duty, on-site broadcast and media
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ForceConMay 2024 · Boeing Center, San AntonioCall of Duty, all six service branches
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Western Regional Esports InvitationalJul 2024 · Salt Lake City, UtahCall of Duty, on-site broadcast and media
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Allied Forces Esports InvitationalJun 2024 · Ramstein AB, GermanyRocket League, on-site media
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Hanscom AFB base event2024 · Hanscom AFB, MassachusettsBase event broadcast
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DAF Gaming League Summer FinalsAug 2024 · RemoteWarzone, Rocket League, Teamfight Tactics
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CONUS ChampionshipAug 2024 · FloridaCall of Duty: Modern Warfare III
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DAF Gaming LeagueLate 2024 · RemoteLeague broadcast
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Cannon AFB base eventNov 2024 · Cannon AFB, New MexicoCall of Duty, plus side titles
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Kadena Air Base Championship2024 · Kadena AB, JapanRemote broadcast on virtual machines

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PACAF Esports ChampionshipMar 2025 · Yokota AB, JapanCall of Duty
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DAF Gaming League SpringMay 2025 · RemoteCall of Duty: Black Ops, League of Legends, Apex Legends
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CONUS ChampionshipJun 2025 · Patrick SFB, FloridaCall of Duty: Black Ops
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WorldsAug 2025 · Finalists from CONUS, PACAF and USAFECall of Duty: Black Ops, remote AWS production
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DAF Gaming League SummerAug 2025 · RemoteWarzone, Marvel Rivals, Street Fighter 6
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Yokota Air Base ChampionshipOct 2025 · Yokota AB, JapanOn-site media
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Kadena Air Base Championship2025 · Kadena AB, JapanBase event

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PACAF Esports ChampionshipMar 2026 · Pacific Air ForcesBroadcast with remote player cameras
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Armed ForcesApr 2026 · Localhost, PhiladelphiaOn-site media
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CONUS ChampionshipMay 2026 · Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MississippiCall of Duty and Rocket League
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USAFE ChampionshipJun 2026 · US Air Forces in EuropeTournament broadcast
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Worlds2026
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