Compete. Push Yourself. Belong.
At USC Upstate, esports is more than just gaming. It’s a community built around competition, teamwork, leadership, and growth.
Whether you want to compete at a high level, learn more about gaming career opportunities, or simply connect with other gamers on campus, USC Upstate Esports gives you a place to belong while earning your degree.
Our program combines competitive gaming with structure, coaching, academic support, experiential learning, and student community — creating opportunities for students both inside and outside the arena.
Discover all that being a Spartan offers you.
Competitive Titles
USC Upstate competes in multiple competitive gaming titles, including:
- Rocket League
- Overwatch
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- VALORANT
- MARVEL RIVALS
- RAINBOW SIX SIEGE (planned expansion)
- CALL OF DUTY (planned expansion)
Join USC Upstate Esports
Ready to compete, learn and connect?
Whether you’re interested in joining a competitive roster, building content, or becoming part of the gaming community at USC Upstate, we want to hear from you.
More than Gaming
USC Upstate Esports is built around preparation, teamwork and personal growth.
Players participate in:
- Structured team practices
- Competitive matches and scrimmages
- Strategy and film review sessions
- Physical wellness activities
- Team development and communication training
- Esport community
It’s about
Belonging
Gaming brings people together. Our team gives you a bond and a shared community. At USC Upstate, esports is designed to create a welcoming environment for:
- Competitive players
- Casual gamers
- Content creators
- First-year students and transfer students
- Commuter students
- Students looking to build friendships and community
Gaming Meets Opportunity
Students involved in esports can gain experience in areas such as:
- Broadcast production
- Streaming and content creation
- Social media and digital marketing
- Event operations
- Graphic design
- Team management
- Analytics and communications
Our philosophy is simple: “The e in esports stands for everyone.”
The Arena
The USC Upstate Esports Arena is the center of our gaming community.
The arena provides:
- Dedicated gaming stations
- Competition and practice space
- Team collaboration areas
- Streaming and broadcast capabilities
- Community events and tournaments
More than a gaming room, the arena is designed to be a gathering place where students can compete, connect, and build friendships.
Ready to get into the action?
Whether you’re interested in joining a competitive roster, building content, or becoming part of the gaming community at USC Upstate, we want to hear from you.
