Esports is the world of competitive, organized video gaming. Competitors from different leagues or teams face off in the same games that are popular with at-home gamers. Internationally, esports athletes are watched by millions of fans who attend live events or tune in on TV or online. Streaming services like Twitch allow viewers to watch as their favorite teams compete in real-time.
Skill Development: Athletes will work with professional coaches and improve their skills.
Scholarships: OWU Esports Scholarships are offered each year to students who intend to participate in the new Esports program. The Program awards up to $5,000 per student based on skill and merit.
Facilities: OWU opened a brand-new high-tech esports arena in Welch Hall in 2022.
Premium Tournaments: OWU is a Varsity member of NACE(National Association of College Esports), and we are an afilliate member of the ECAC(Eastern College Athletic Conference).
Social Media: Follow OWU Esports on Discord, YouTube, and Twitch.
OWU Esports will field teams across several different titles and compete at the national level. Students will compete at the varsity level in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Valorant, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Rocket League. Students will be able to join multiple teams as their time permits and will be held to the same high standards as other OWU athletes.
OWU Esports athletes will compete through the National Association of College Esports(NACE). NACE collaborates with varsity esports programs at over 200 schools to lay the groundwork in areas such as competition and scholarships, eligibility, and the path to graduation.