MSU Maverick Esports Kato Clash

Presented by Minnesota State University, Mankato

Student gamers competing in a varsity esports facility on PCs with a coach coaching them

November 2025 - Mankato, mn

Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, and Overwatch

Join the ultimate showdown and compete for a prize pool! Kato Clash is a brand new, multi-week online inter-collegiate esports tournament that feeds into a LAN event. The journey begins with online qualifiers in Fall 2025, where teams compete for a spot in the grand championships. Only the top contenders will advance to the live finals, held in person and open to public spectators in November at the Maverick Esports facility at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Team Signups

Collegiate teams can express interest in competing by filling out the form below. If your team is selected, you'll be contacted with confirmation and next steps. Invitations, prize pool, dates, and other information will be released Summer 2025.

Cost: $30 per player (includes a $5 fee for staffing, venue, and tournament administration)

Kato Clash Interest Form

Sponsors and Partners

Interested in sponsoring this event? Reach out to our team at esports@mnsu.edu