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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

Jun 14

Middle School Summer Camp: Streaming

10:00 AM - Esports Training Facility, Wissink Hall 121
Jun 15

High School Summer Camp: Streaming

10:00 AM - Esports Training Facility, Wissink Hall 121
Jun 21

Middle School Summer Camp: Broadcasting & Casting

10:00 AM - Esports Training Facility, Wissink Hall 121

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

'23-'24 Varsity Applications Now Open!

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Valorant (NEW!)
Overwatch (NEW!)
Rocket League
Super SMASH Bros.
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League of Legends
iRacing

Esports Summer Camp

Esports Summer Camp

June 2023

Middle and highschool gamers, get hands-on experience in the world of gaming in our Esports Training Facility.

Esports Summer Camp

2023 Rockstar Energy Invitational

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Cheer on invited esports collegiate teams from across the Midwest as they go head to head in Call of Duty, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros.

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Meet Us Virtually!

High schoolers, thinking about college? Join our Head Coach to learn about our program and opportunities at Minnesota State Mankato.

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Explore Opportunities

We're Hiring Students!

Be a part of our awesome team with exciting employment and volunteer opportunities in coaching, marketing, and more.

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Esports at Minnesota State Mankato

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Your gift will go towards providing gear and student scholarships for our esports athletes.

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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.

Student Gaming Groups

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

Visit Us

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

About Us

The official varsity esports program at Minnesota State University, Mankato and a member of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE).

Summer Camp

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

Collegiate Esports Invitational

Rockstar Energy Drink and Maverick Esports present the collegiate esports invitational event in Mankato, MN.