2

National Championships

1

Big South Championship

11

Major Tournament Appearances

Varsity Teams

Now Recruiting!
Varsity | JV | Club

If you are interested in attending Winthrop and joining our esports community, please contact us!

Winthrop is proud to be the home of one of the fastest-growing, winningest esports programs in the country. Established in 2019, our program was one of the first varsity esports programs in Division I athletics, and has since burst onto the scene, winning two national championships within the first 18 months.

As Winthrop continues to be a major force in the sport, we are expanding our program to include JV and club divisions, providing an inclusive environment for gamers of all levels of experience and interest. Here, our esports athletes pursue their passion for gaming all while earning a world-class education, as Winthrop is the #5 public university in the south according to US News & World Report.

Esports Opportunities

Whatever game you're into, you'll find a home here.

Available Teams & Roles

  • League of Legends
  • Valorant
  • Overwatch
  • Smash Bros.
  • Video Editing
  • Graphic Design
  • Stream Production
  • Casting
  • Social Media Management
  • And more!

Financial Aid assistance is available.

 

News & Announcements

Winthrop League of Legends players holding a trophy on stage overlaid with text that
                           reads HUE Fest League of Legends 2023 Champions. Denathor, Trixter, Sword, Mobility,
                           Chookies.

HUE Fest 2023: WULoL Takes Crown; WUVal Takes Bronze

The Eagles were a force at the annual HUE Fest Invitational September 15-17, 2023. The 3-day tournament, hosted by Harrisburg University, invites 16 of the most elite collegiate programs in the nation to compete in League of Legends, Rocket League and Valorant. Both Winthrop teams (LoL and Valorant) advanced to the playoffs, with the Valorant team finishing strong in 3rd place and the League of Legends team claiming the championship title.

Winthrop League of Legends Team in the arena with text that reads 2-1 SLU Champions.
                           Trixter, Sword, Chookies, Mobility, Denathor, Gabrielle, Artemis

WULoL Earns Another Tournament Championship at the Sixty Six Games

Winthrop brought home another trophy after competing in the Sixty Six Games Invitational October 21-23, 2023. WU League of Legends played an exciting grand finals match versus Saint Louis University to secure yet another title for the Eagles.

Winthrop Valorant Team holding a trophy in front of the Campus Clutch logo

WUVal Wins Deep South Regional, Finishes 2nd in the National in Red Bull Campus Clutch

WU Valorant had a thrilling run in the 2023 Red Bull Campus Clutch USA National Tournament. Winning Deep South Region tournament in October, they advanced as one of the 8 teams to compete in the national tournament in Chicago, IL November 4-5. Undefeated until the final round, Winthrop fell to defending world champions Northwood University, claiming second place in the nation.

Winthrop Esports Hosts 2nd Annual Rock the Hill Event

Winthrop partnered with Visit York County and The Modern Arcade to host its second annual Rock the Hill tournament November 4-5, 2023. Competitors vied for cash prizes in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat, HDR, Project+, Rivals of Aether and Guilty Gear. Over 200 competitors attended, filling Winthrop Coliseum with some of the best fighting game talent in the region. This event is a complement to the Eagle’s other fighting game event, Rock the Winds, planned for spring 2024.

Game Changing Esports Facility Now Open

The new Winthrop Esports Center, located in the Lowenstein Building, 300 Technology Way, Suite 223, is now open. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held to officially open the facility.

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