Competitive Esports
Minnesota State University, Mankato Maverick Esports is an official member of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), a leading organization in college-level Esports.
Watch us compete
We stream live on Twitch during fall and spring seasons.
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Get connected
Join our student Discord server to connect with our community now, whether you're interested in competitive or casual gaming.
Varsity Esports Tryouts
We're currently recruiting for Fall 2025. Please submit an application for your interest below and we'll reach out. Varsity team open tryouts will be conducted in the fall.
Currently recruiting for:
- Apex Legends
- Call of Duty
- League of Legends
- Overwatch 2
- Rocket League
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate
- Valorant
Become a Shoutcaster
Join our nationally recognized team of casters! Add your personality, charisma, and knowledge of Esports to our Twitch streams with live commentary.
Varsity Academic Requirements
To help encourage and support students' academic progress, we require certain standards to be upheld. Athletes must:
- Be in good academic standing
- Be enrolled as a full-time student* (12+ credits)
- Be degree-seeking with a GPA of 2.0+
- User accounts must be in good standing and not have any bans for the past 365 days
General Interest Form
Want to get involved with varsity competition, student-run organizations, student employment, or other gaming and Esports opportunities? Submit our form and we'll get back to you.
Connect with Us
Have questions? Contact esports@mnsu.edu.
