4
National Championships
1
Big South Championship
15
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.
Available Teams & Roles
Financial Aid assistance is available.
Winthrop will host the 2025 Big South Esports Championship March 29-30 at the Winthrop Esports Center in Rock Hill. The tournament will feature the top four schools in Rocket League, Overwatch, VALORANT and League of Legends.
Josh won Director of the Year and Connor won Coach of the Year at Saturday night’s
ceremony.
These awards are well-deserved - their tireless work has grown Winthrop Esports into
a program that consistently earns national recognition as one of the most elite programs
in the country. Thank you to everyone who took the time to go and vote for them during
the finalist voting round!
For more information on Winthrop Esports, visit winthrop.edu/esports or follow them on Instagram @winthropesport or on X @WinthropEsports.
For more on this year’s awards, check out @ScholasticEA on X.
Winthrop Esports have been honored as finalists in three categories for the 2024 Scholastic
Esports Awards:
Team of the Year - Winthrop Valorant
Coach of the Year - Connor Doyle
Director of the Year - Josh Sides
Public voting is open through Sunday, December 15 and voting is allowed once per day.
Winthrop Esports racks up another championship title with the Valorant team's win
in NECC's Division I 2024 tournament on December 2.
Read More: https//x.com/neccgames/status/1863765191453814932
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.
Winthrop Esports will host the 3rd annual Rock the Hill Tournament at the Winthrop Coliseum September 28-29.
Follow us on Twitter @WinthropEsports
