Winthrop Esports

4

National Championships

1

Big South Championship

15

Major Tournament Appearances

Varsity Teams

Now Recruiting!
Varsity | JV | Club

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.

Esports Opportunities

Whatever game you're into, you'll find a home here.

Available Teams & Roles

  • League of Legends
  • Valorant
  • Overwatch
  • Smash Bros.
  • Video Editing
  • Graphic Design
  • Stream Production
  • Casting
  • Social Media Management
  • And more!

Financial Aid assistance is available.

 

News & Announcements

Coach of the Year Josh Sides

Congratulations to Josh Sides and Connor Doyle of Winthrop Esports for their wins at this year's Scholastic Esports Awards!

Josh won Director of the Year and Connor won Coach of the Year at Saturday night’s ceremony. 

These awards are well-deserved - their tireless work has grown Winthrop Esports into a program that consistently earns national recognition as one of the most elite programs in the country.  Thank you to everyone who took the time to go and vote for them during the finalist voting round! 

For more information on Winthrop Esports, visit winthrop.edu/esports or follow them on Instagram @winthropesport or on X @WinthropEsports.

For more on this year’s awards, check out @ScholasticEA on X.

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Winthrop Recognized as Finalists for Esports Awards

Winthrop Esports have been honored as finalists in three categories for the 2024 Scholastic Esports Awards:
Team of the Year - Winthrop Valorant
Coach of the Year - Connor Doyle
Director of the Year - Josh Sides

Public voting is open through Sunday, December 15 and voting is allowed once per day. 

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Winthrop Valorant wins NECC Division I Championship

Winthrop Esports racks up another championship title with the Valorant team's win in NECC's Division I 2024 tournament on December 2.
Read More: https//x.com/neccgames/status/1863765191453814932

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Winthrop Esports Wins Two Championships at DreamHack Oct 4-6

Winthrop Esports came away from DreamHack Atlanta with two new championships—one for Valorant and one for Overwatch. These victories mark the fourth major national tournaments that the Eagles have won this year.

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Winthrop Esports Hosts Rock the Hill 3 Tournament

Winthrop Esports will host the 3rd annual Rock the Hill Tournament at the Winthrop Coliseum September 28-29.

 

Social Media

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