2
National Championships
1
Big South Championship
11
Major Tournament Appearances
Welcome to the Next Level
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.
Whatever game you're into, you'll find a home here.
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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 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.
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 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.
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