UK esports organisation Noctem Esports shuts down

Noctem Esports announced on X that it’s shutting down for good “with immediate effect,” leaving its current teams in search of new organisations to sign with.

The UK esports organisation has been active for the past two years, competing in both Apex Legends and Call of Duty leagues.

The news was shared by the official Noctem account on X on March 3rd, 2025. It said: “A sad day today, as we’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to cease Noctem’s operations with immediate effect.

“For two years, we gave everything to build something special, and to take the brand to where we needed and wanted it to be Unfortunately, we couldn’t make that happen. But what a ride it’s been. Four world finals appearances, four esports, millions of views. An incredible and dedicated content team.”

Noctem concluded that it’s been ‘one hell of a journey,’ and even felt hopeful that the organisation could return one day.

In light of its success and victories over the past two years, the announcement of Noctem’s closure came as a surprise to many esports players online.

Marco ‘Stallion‘ Galluzo, a streamer for Fnatic, said: “Can’t believe this, thought you’d made some huge moves over the last two years as well. Wish all the best for everyone who was involved.”

Stingzy is a content creator and was a former member of Noctem Esports before leaving on February 26, 2025. In response to the announcement, he said: “It’s really sad to see this. I loved my time here, and [I’m] sad to see it end!”

Noctem Esports was first established on March 19, 2023 by Jack Stovell, former FIFA competitor for Dignitas back in 2009.

One of its most recent achievements was in the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) 2024 Championship, securing 18th place and earning $20,000 in prize money.

Noctem faced a rough start to 2025 after it could not land a sponsor for Apex Champs.

“Apex Champs is just over a week away,” Stovell said on X at the time, “and we’ve had it confirmed our last sponsor opportunity isn’t happening. Esports is hard, we’ve had a lot fall through in the last five months, and although I’m always optimistic – It’s been a challenge recently.”

The challenges that followed would eventually lead to Noctem letting go of it’s Apex Legends team. This included Mohsin ‘mohziin’ Khan, and Max ‘RemixPowers’ Creamer. Thomaz ‘Atinum’ Ferreira Brasil transferred to GoNext Esports on February 23rd, 2025.