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Gaming and Esports

Experience the community surrounding video games on campus through our various student gaming groups, official varsity esports team, and training facility.

Matches & Events

Sep 17

Rockstar Collegiate Esports Invitational

10:00 AM - Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

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If you have questions about esports, please send us an email at esports@mnsu.edu.

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Rockstar Energy Collegiate Esports Invitational

Fierce teams. Epic gameplay. $5,000 in prize money on the line.

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Esports at Minnesota State Mankato

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Student Gaming Groups

Connect with our student-run gaming clubs and groups on campus!

Varsity Esports

Play competitively on our official varsity esports team!

Esports Training Facility

Play and practice with specialized gaming equipment in our dedicated training space on campus.

Visit Us

Get to know more about esports and gaming at Minnesota State University, Mankato with our virtual and on-campus visits.

Maverick Esports Summer Camp

An engaging summer camp experience to help hone esports skills with exclusive advice from some of the best in the industry.

Donate to Maverick Esports

Help support our student esports athletes by donating to the esports program.

Esports Media and Downloads

See the latest news reports on Mavericks Esports and find downloadable Mavericks Esports assets, like virtual Zoom backgrounds, here.

Esports Email Newsletter

Sign up for our email newsletter to stay up to date on the latest esports happenings at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Esports Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

From paid student employment to volunteer experience, Mavericks Esports has exciting roles for a variety of interests.

Esports Staff

Meet the staff and volunteers that make Mavericks Esports successful, from program directing to content creation to livestream casting, and more.

Collegiate Esports Invitational

Rockstar Energy Drink and Maverick Esports are proud to present the first ever Collegiate Esports Invitational event in Southern Minnesota! Hosted in Mankato, MN September 2022, expect teams from across the midwest competing on stage for over $5,000 in prizes.