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Gaming and Esports

Dive into the gaming scene on campus with our student gaming groups, varsity esports team, and cutting-edge facility. Join the fun and be part of an awesome community!

Casual

Find your community, whether you're interested in club or casual gaming. We offer a Discord server, official student-run organization, First-Year Learning Community, events, and more.

Club and Community

Competitive

We play competitively on the national stage in top games like Rocket League, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, and more. Watch match livestreams on Twitch during fall and spring seasons.

Varsity Esports

About

Since 2020, we've provided programs and support for gaming and esports at Minnesota State University, Mankato. From club to competitive, all students are welcome.

About Us

Connect with Us

Get information about news, events, try-outs, and more by joining the email list or following us on social media.

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Sponsors

Our program is proudly sponsored by GPC and Gravity Gaming by ByteSpeed.

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Join Our Ranks! Varsity Applications Are Open

Ready to compete at the next level? Apply for varsity esports tryouts for the 2026-2027 school year now! We're recruiting for teams like Marvel Rivals, Valorant, Overwatch, Rocket League, and many more.

Learn About Varsity and Apply

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Passes Available for Summer Gaming Access

Level up over break! MSU students can purchase a Gaming Pass for access to Open Play over the summer. Varsity students have free access.

Hours and Passes

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Our Cutting-Edge Facility

See what makes our space special, from the lounge area to the high-performance competition stage and more.

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Donate to Maverick Esports

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

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Competitive

Maverick Esports is the official varsity esports program at Minnesota State University, Mankato, competing in top games like Rocket League, Valorant, Call of Duty, Marvel Rivals, and more. Our varsity athletes train and compete in our Esports Training Facility with specialized equipment and coaches.

Club, Casual, and Community

Connect with the gaming community at Minnesota State University, Mankato! Join our Discord, get involved with the Maverick Gaming RSO, find friends, participate in events, and more.

Match and Event Schedule

Check out the upcoming game and event schedule for Maverick Esports at Minnesota State University, Mankato. View match times and watch live streams on Twitch.

About

Since 2020, we've provided programs and support for gaming and esports at Minnesota State University, Mankato. From competitive esports, to club play, to student work opportunities, all students are welcome.

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Mankato, MN 56001
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