About
Three-Time National Champs
Maverick Esports is the official varsity esports program at Minnesota State University, Mankato and a member of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE). Our program was established in 2020 and began competing in spring 2021.
Train & compete together
We take academics, skill-building, and teamwork seriously. Our varsity athletes uphold academic integrity and train for competition in our Esports Training Facility with specialized equipment and coaches.
Hundreds-Strong Student Community
There are tons of ways to connect with other gamers on campus, including our Discord community, student-run clubs, and a special First-Year Learning Community where students live and take classes together.
real-world career experience
We employ 10+ student workers and volunteers in areas including coaching, broadcasting, and marketing. Students develop career skills while helping support and grow our program.
Official Sponsors
Rockstar Energy Drink is a part of PepsiCo and offers a line of flavored energy drinks and is also partnered with pro esports team NRG.
Spectrum Industries is a furniture manufacturer that specializes in designs for esports arenas, classrooms, makerspaces, and libraries.
Gravity Gaming by ByteSpeed provides custom solutions for computers and IT services and is a headquartered in Moorhead, Minnesota.
other accolades
Scholastic Esports Awards, 2024
- Finalist for Collegiate Esports Program of the Year
Esports Awards, 2021
- Top 10 finalist for Esports Collegiate Program of the Year
- Top CS:GO Head Coach & Runner-Up Director of the Year
- Top All-Star Team for CS:GO & Madden NFL
- Top Social Media Campaign
- Top Shoutcaster Duo
