MSU Maverick Esports Kato Clash 2026
About Kato Clash
Presented by Minnesota State University, Mankato Maverick Esports
Kato Clash returns this fall for its fifth year, official dates coming soon. This is a multi-week online collegiate esports tournament ending in a LAN event. Top contenders will compete in Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, and Overwatch in-person at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Join the Competition
The call is open for collegiate team interest, please fill out our form below and we'll be in contact. For more information, join the Discord server linked in the form.
Previous Kato Clash
For a sneak peek into the experience, check out this quick Kato Clash recap video from last year.
2025 CHAMPIONS
- Overwatch: Texas A&M University–San Antonio
- Super Smash Bros: Michigan Technological University
- Rocket League: University of Wisconsin–Stout
past Sponsors and Partners
Thank you, Mtn Dew and Gaming Generations, for sponsoring Kato Clash 2025. The Overwatch portion was presented by Overwatch Midwest Madness.
