4
National Championships
1
Big South Championship
15
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 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. Vote for Winthrop Esports here: https://scholasticeportsawards.com/collegiate.html
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
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.
Winthrop Esports will host the 3rd annual Rock the Hill Tournament at the Winthrop Coliseum September 28-29.
The Winthrop Esports League of Legends team won the Hue Fest National Tournament hosted by Harrisburg University September 15-17, becoming back-to-back champions of the prestigious event by defeating Ole Miss in the Grand Finals.
The Winthrop Esports Smash Bros Team won Riptide's Collegiate 4x4 Crews National Tournament at Michigan State September 7-8.
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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