Winthrop Esports

4

National Championships

1

Big South Championship

15

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

group photo of the Winthrop Valorant team with the word Champions overlaid

Winthrop Esports Wins Two Championships at DreamHack Oct 4-6

Winthrop Esports came away from DreamHack Atlanta with two new championships—one for Valorant and one for Overwatch. These victories mark the fourth major national tournaments that the Eagles have won this year.

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Winthrop Esports Hosts Rock the Hill 3 Tournament

Winthrop Esports will host the 3rd annual Rock the Hill Tournament at the Winthrop Coliseum September 28-29.

Five members of the Winthrop League of Legends team posing with the word Champions
                           overlaid

WU League of Legends Team Wins Hue Fest National Tournament

The Winthrop Esports League of Legends team won the Hue Fest National Tournament hosted by Harrisburg University September 15-17, becoming back-to-back champions of the prestigious event by defeating Ole Miss in the Grand Finals.

Four members of the Winthrop Smash Bros team playing the game with the words Champions
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WU Smash Bros Team Wins at Riptide's Collegiate Crews

The Winthrop Esports Smash Bros Team won Riptide's Collegiate 4x4 Crews National Tournament at Michigan State September 7-8.

Winthrop Esports Wins Two National Championships

Winthrop's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and League of Legends teams won national championships at the Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup (CECC) and the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) competitions in Arlington, Texas, May 3-5. Winthrop also received the CECC School of the Year Award, and computer science major Bharat Chintipall earned the MVP Award for his stellar play in the SSBU competition.

 

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