MSU Maverick Esports Kato Clash 2025
About Kato Clash
Presented by Minnesota State University, Mankato Maverick Esports. Fueled by Mtn Dew.
Kato Clash is a multi-week online collegiate esports tournament that ends in a LAN event. Follow along and cheer on your favorite teams in Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, and Overwatch!
How it works: During September and October, teams compete in qualifiers for a spot in the finals. Only the top contenders advance to the Grand Championships held in person at Minnesota State University, Mankato in November.
How to Watch
Online Qualifiers: September–October
- Match Schedule: Check X for featured matches
- Livestream: Watch on Twitch
Grand Championships: November 22 and 23
- Cost: Free, open to the public
- Location: Maverick Esports Facility at Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Parking: Visitor Paylot, free on weekends (View map)
- Livestream: Watch on Twitch
Teams
Overwatch
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Carthage College
- Coe College
- Dakota State University
- Illinois Tech
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
- Missouri State - West Plains
- Texas A&M - San Antonio
- UN - Las Vegas
- University of Cincinnati
- UW - Eau Claire
- UW - Milwaukee
- UW - Stout
- UW - Whitewater
- Wayne State College
Super Smash Bros
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Illinois College
- Michigan Tech
- North Central University
- UW - Eau Claire
- UW - Green Bay
- UW - Stout
- Wayne State College
Rocket League
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Central Community College
- Illinois College
- Northern Michigan
- Northwestern College
- UW - Stout
- Wayne State College
Sponsors and Partners
Kato Clash is fueled by Mtn Dew. The Overwatch portion is presented by Overwatch Midwest Madness.
Interested in sponsoring this event? Reach out to our team at esports@mnsu.edu
