Central Michigan University announced on April 1 that its varsity League of Legends and Valorant teams have qualified for the Esports Collegiate Conference (ESC) Championship, marking a notable achievement for the university’s esports program.
The qualification highlights CMU’s continued investment in student development through competitive gaming and reflects the growing importance of collegiate esports as part of higher education. The ESC Championship features the top eight teams from across the conference, bringing together institutions to compete in a structured environment.
Both CMU teams earned their spots by performing strongly during the regular season against other collegiate programs within the ESC. The event is scheduled to begin March 28 in Akron, Ohio, hosted by the University of Akron. According to information provided by Central Michigan University, fans will be able to watch live matches at twitch.tv/esc_conference and twitch.tv/zipsesports.
The ESC was established in 2019 and includes schools from the Mid-American Conference along with other colleges across the United States. It organizes competition across several popular titles including League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros., and Valorant.
Central Michigan University is recognized for leading national participation in Alternative Breaks programs according to its official website. The university has also been named one of two Adobe Creative Campuses in Michigan and one of four Celonis Academic Centers of Excellence nationally according to its official website. CMU offers more than 200 academic programs spanning undergraduate, graduate, online, and study abroad options according to its official website.
In addition to esports achievements, Central Michigan University focuses on delivering comprehensive education aimed at preparing students for successful careers and lifelong learning as per its official website. The institution ranks first in Michigan and sixth in the Midwest for highest earnings among females under 40 as noted on its official website, extending educational opportunities beyond Michigan through online offerings and study abroad programs according to its official website.