“Went from Gold to Diamond in a single season. The VOD reviews were brutal in the best way — I finally saw the habits holding me back.”
Priya S.
Bethnal Green · Ranked coaching
March 2025
Spitalfields · East LondonWhere sharper play is built, one protocol at a time.
IronProtocolHub is a competitive gaming coaching studio and community arena in the heart of London. Ranked bootcamps, LAN nights, and one-to-one coaching for players who want measurable improvement.
- 2,400+
- Coached players
- 18
- Titles supported
- 4.9/5
- Average rating
About the hub
A calm, focused space for competitive players.
We opened IronProtocolHub in 2019 above a print workshop on Hanbury Street because East London deserved a serious place to train. No neon chaos, no pay-to-win energy — just quiet rows of tuned rigs, honest feedback, and coaches who have actually laddered to the top. Everything here is designed to help you find the small, repeatable habits that move rank.
Members range from Sunday-night squad players to aspiring semi-pros. We treat both the same: warm-ups that matter, VOD reviews that are specific, and a room that stays open late so you can put the reps in.
"I spent six years grinding ranked ladders and burning out alone in a bedroom. IronProtocolHub is the room I wish I had — structure, honest feedback, and people who care whether you actually improve."
Marcus Adeyemi
Founder & Head Coach
Former Challenger · UKESA analyst
What we offer
Coaching, community, and hardware that keeps up with you.
Every service is booked in-studio at Hanbury Street. Prices are per person and include rig time.
1:1 Ranked Coaching
Sixty-minute sessions with a title specialist — live play review, positioning drills and a tailored practice plan. From £45/session.
Weekend Ranked Bootcamp
Two-day intensive across Saturday and Sunday, capped at eight players, VOD review included. From £180.
Friday LAN Nights
Open 18:00–late every Friday. Tuned 240Hz rigs, low-latency LAN, snacks and casual tournaments. £15 entry.
Aim & Mechanics Lab
Drop-in trainer sessions on Kovaak-style routines with a coach on hand to correct habits. £20/hour.
Team Scrim Blocks
Book a private six-station pod for your roster with a dedicated analyst and comms setup. From £120/block.
Console & Fighting Games
Tournament-legal setups for FGC and console play, arcade sticks provided, weekly ranked lobbies. £15 entry.
Opening hours
- Mon – Thu
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 20:00
Inside the hub
The room where the reps happen.
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Player stories
Rank is earned. We just make it faster.
Real members, real climbs. Video reviews available in-studio.
“The weekend bootcamp reset how our whole squad communicates. We placed top four at a regional the next month.”
Daniel O.
Hackney · Team scrim blocks
January 2025
“I come every Friday for LAN night. Zero lag, proper monitors, and people who take the game as seriously as I do without the toxicity.”
Chloe M.
Shoreditch · Friday LAN nights
April 2025
Good to know
Questions we hear at the front desk.
No. Every station comes with a tuned 240Hz monitor, mechanical keyboard, and a range of mice and headsets to try. You are very welcome to bring your own peripherals — most players do for coaching sessions — and we will help you get them set up.
We support 18 titles across FPS, MOBA, battle royale and fighting games. Our most-booked coaching is for the major competitive shooters and MOBAs, but ask at the desk and we will match you with the right specialist.
Use the contact form below or call the studio and we will find a slot that suits you. Sessions run seven days a week, and we recommend booking at least 48 hours ahead for weekend times as they fill quickly.
Players aged 13 to 17 are welcome with a signed parental consent form, and under-16s should be accompanied for evening LAN nights. Coaching for younger players is tailored to be encouraging and pressure-free.
Yes. Our scrim pods and the main floor can be booked out for team practice, birthday LANs, or corporate socials. Get in touch with your date and headcount and we will put a package together.
Get in touch
Come train with us in Spitalfields.
Book a session, ask about membership, or just tell us what you are trying to rank up. We reply within one working day.
Phone
+44 20 7031 6837Studio
49 Hanbury Street, Spitalfields, London E1 5JP
Email
[email protected]
Walk-ins welcome during opening hours — coaching is by appointment.