4
National Championships
1
Big South Championship
13
Major Tournament Appearances
Welcome to the Next Level
If you are interested in attending Winthrop and joining our esports community, please contact us!
Winthrop is proud to be the home of one of the fastest-growing, winningest esports programs in the country. Established in 2019, our program was one of the first varsity esports programs in Division I athletics, and has since burst onto the scene, winning two national championships within the first 18 months.
As Winthrop continues to be a major force in the sport, we are expanding our program to include JV and club divisions, providing an inclusive environment for gamers of all levels of experience and interest. Here, our esports athletes pursue their passion for gaming all while earning a world-class education, as Winthrop is the #5 public university in the south according to US News & World Report.
Whatever game you're into, you'll find a home here.
Available Teams & Roles
Financial Aid assistance is available.
Winthrop Esports is the first collegiate Valorant team to qualify for the prestigious Valorant Challengers 2024 tournament. According to head coach Josh Sides, the tournament is considered the second-tier of professional competition, and the Eagles will face both independent and professional-affiliated teams.
Winthrop University, Visit York County and Carowinds will host the second annual Rock
the Winds esports tournament on April 13-14. The event will bring hundreds of athletes
including 20 of the top 50 players in the country to Carowinds to compete for a prize
pool of $10,000.
The competition will feature Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Rivals of Aether, along
with two new games for the 2024 event: Street Fighter and HewDraw Remix.
City Labs Inc. will partner with Winthrop University's esteemed esports program to
host what promises to be the largest esports conference in the Carolinas.
Scheduled to take place on Aug. 16-17 at the Winthrop Coliseum, this inaugural event
will gather educators, gaming enthusiasts, drone industry professionals and top-tier
esports competitors under one roof. Organizers want to deliver an unforgettable experience
that celebrates the rapidly growing esports culture.
Winthrop's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and League of Legends teams won national championships at the Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup (CECC) and the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) competitions in Arlington, Texas, May 3-5. Winthrop also received the CECC School of the Year Award, and computer science major Bharat Chintipall earned the MVP Award for his stellar play in the SSBU competition.
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