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.

gaming community

Explore the gaming community, where hundreds of students connect through a shared passion for gaming across campus. We help everyone stay connected through a Discord server, student-run clubs, a First-Year Learning Community, events, and more.

varsity esports

Maverick Esports is the official varsity esports program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. We began competing in spring 2021 and have grown to support varsity teams for top games, including Valorant, Overwatch, Marvel Rivals, Smash, and more. We livestream our matches on Twitch during the fall–spring season.  Our varsity athletes train and compete in our Esports Training Facility with specialized equipment and coaches.

Maverick Esports is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), a leading organization in college-level esports. In 2026, we joined Esports Collegiate (ESC), a league created by the member universities of the Mid-American Conference (MAC), placing us in competition with 10 universities with NCAA Division I athletics. 

real-world career experience

We provide student work and volunteer opportunities in areas including coaching, broadcasting, marketing, and more. Students develop career skills while helping support and grow our program.

Official Sponsors

GPC

GPC is the local Pepsi brand distributor for La Crosse, Rochester, Mankato, and Decorah in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.

Gravity Gaming

Gravity Gaming by ByteSpeed provides custom solutions for computers and IT services and is headquartered in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Program accolades

• 2024 Scholastic Esports Awards: Finalist for Collegiate Esports Program of the Year

• 2021 Esports Awards: Top 10 finalist for Esports Collegiate Program of the Year