Competitive Esports
If you think you have what it takes to represent Illinois State University at the highest level of collegiate esports, fill out our interest form to be notified of tryouts for our varsity titles.
Tryout for a Varsity Esports TeamA Redbird Esports varsity team represents the highest level of competitive esports offered at Illinois State University. Players are recruited from all around the world to come and represent Redbird Esports in intercollegiate competitions. Most varsity team players rank in the top .01% of a game's player base.
Currently, Redbird Esports offers League of Legends, Rocket League, and Overwatch as varsity titles. Don't see your game or not quite ready for varsity level yet? Check out our Redbird Gaming clubs to find a team you can hone your skills with!
Current Varsity Titles
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League of Legends
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Head Coach
TJ Bjorklund
Schedule
- College League of Legends
College League of Legends - Regular Season
College League of Legends is the competitive League of Legends season hosted by Riot Games
Sat., Jan. 27 vs Illinois Institute of Technology 3 p.m. Win 2 - 0
Fri., Feb. 2 vs Bethany Lutheran 7 p.m. Win 2 - 1
Fri., Feb. 9 vs Dakokta State University 7 p.m. Win FF
Fri., Feb. 16 vs Washington University in St. Louis 5 p.m. Win 2 - 0
Wed., Feb. 21 vs The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 7 p.m. Win 2 - 0
Sat., Mar. 2 vs Purdue University 3 p.m. Win 2 - 0
Mon., Mar. 4 vs Manchester University 7:30 p.m. Win 2 - 0
College League of Legends - Playoffs
Sat., Mar. 16 vs University of North Dakota 3 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Sat., Mar. 23 vs Purdue University 1 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Sat., Apr. 6 vs Maryville University 3 p.m. Lose 0 - 3
Sat., Apr. 13 vs Northwood University 3 pm.
- NECC League
National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) - Legends Division
NECC is an organization that hosts competitive leagues for colleges and universities across the U.S.
Wed., Jan. 31 vs Fisher College 6 p.m. FF Win
Wed., Feb. 7 vs University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 6 p.m. Win 2 - 0
Wed., Feb. 14 vs University of California, Santa Cruz 8:45 p.m. Win 2 - 0
Mon., Feb 26 vs University of Toronto Mississauga 5 p.m. Win 2 - 0
Wed., Feb 28 vs The Ohio State University 5 p.m. Win 2 - 1
Wed., Mar. 6 BYE
Wed., Mar. 13 BYE
Conference Playoffs
Tues., Mar. 19 vs Juniata College 7 p.m. Win 2 - 0
Wed., Mar. 20 vs Grand Valley University 7 p.m. Lose 1-2
Tues., Mar. 26 vs Oklahoma Christian University 7 p.m. Lose 1 - 2
- North American Challengers League Open Qualifiers
Spring Open Qualifier 1 - Round Robin
North American Challengers League is an Amaetur League hosted by Riot Games.
Sat., Jan. 20 vs RelumniateGG Loss 0 - 1
Sat., Jan. 20 vs Cosa Gamers Win 1 - 0
Sun., Jan. 21 vs Purdue University Northwest Win 1 - 0
Sun., Jan. 21 vs Gentle Hearts Gaming Loss 0 -1
Sun., Jan. 21 vs GMAE Win 1 - 0
Top 16
Sun., Jan. 28 vs Lotus Win 2 -1
Sun., Feb. 4 vs Wang Win 2 - 0
Top 8
Sun., Feb. 11Quarterfinals vs University of Mississippi Loss 1 - 2
Spring Open Qualifier 2 - Round Robin
Sat., Feb. 24 vs Nigel's Last Tiles Win 1 - 0
Sat., Feb. 24 vs Gentle Hearts Gaming Lose 0 - 1
Sun., Feb. 25 vs The University of Colorado Boulder Win 1 - 0
Sun., Feb. 25 vs ReluminateGG Lose 0 - 1
Sun., Feb. 25 vs Misfits Win 1 - 0
Top 16
Sat., Mar. 2 vs Pulse Star Lose 0 - 2
Sat., Mar. 9 vs Nigel's Last Tiles Lose 1 - 2
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Overwatch
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Head Coach
Parker Lewis
Schedule
- Blizzard Collegiate Championship
This is a swiss tournament, opponents will be decided based off of the previous weeks matches. Generally not released until a few days before.
Sat., Mar. 30 vs University of San Francisco 1 p.m. Win - FF
Sat., Mar. 30 vs Utah Valley University 2:30 p.m. Win 2 - 0
Sat., Apr. 6 vs Toronto Metropolitan University 1 p.m. Win 2 - 0
Sat., Apr. 6 vs University of Illinois Urbana-Champagin 2:30 p.m. Win 2 - 0
Sat., Apr. 13 vs Arizona State University 1 p.m.
- Missouri Valley Conference
Missouri Valley Conference - Regular Season
The Missouri Valley Conference hosts a competitive league for their member institutions.
Wed., Feb. 21 vs Valparaiso University 7 p.m. Win 2 - 0
Wed., Feb. 28 vs Bradley University 7 p.m. Win 2 - 0
Wed., Mar. 6 vs Missouri State 7 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Wed., Mar. 20 BYE
Tues., Mar. 26 vs University of Evansville 7 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Wed., Apr. 3 vs Southern Illinois University 7 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Wed., Apr. 10 vs Belmont University 7 p.m. Win - FF
- NACE Starleague
National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) - Varsity Premier Regular Season
NACE is a nonprofit membership association that hosts competitive leagues for colleges and universities across the U.S.
Tues., Jan. 30 BYE
Wed., Feb. 6 vs Rcokford University 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Tues., Feb. 13 vs Rowan University 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Tues., Feb. 20 vs Texas A&M University San Antonio 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Tues., Feb. 27 vs Edgewood College 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Tues., Mar. 5 vs Wichita State University 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Tues., Mar. 12 vs Western Kentucky University 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Varsity Premier Playoffs
Tues., Apr. 2 vs Oakland University 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Sat., Apr. 6 vs Columbia International University 7:30 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Sat., Apr. 9 vs Blinn College 7:30 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Sat., Apr. 27 vs Maryville University 1 p.m.
- NECC League
National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) - Legends Division
NECC is an organization that hosts competitive leagues for colleges and universities across the U.S.
Thur., Feb. 1 vs Fisher College 7 p.m. Win 3 - 1
Thur., Feb. 8 vs University of California San Diego 8 p.m. Win FF
Thur., Feb. 15 vs Northwood University 7 p.m. Loss 2 - 3
Tues., Feb 20. vs Converse University 7:30 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Thurs., Feb. 29 vs University of California, Irvine 10:44 a.m. Win FF
Thurs., Mar. 7 vs Bryant & Stratton College 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Thurs., Mar. 14 vs Southern New Hampshire University 6:17 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Conference Playoffs
Thurs., Mar. 21 vs Fisher College 5:45 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Fri., Mar. 22 vs Winthrop University 8 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Thurs., Apr. 4 vs Fisher College 8 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Thurs., Apr. 11 vs Northwood University 8 p.m. Lose 0 - 4
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Rocket League
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Head Coach
Zach Dell
Schedule
- Collegiate Rocket League
Psyonix hosted Rocket League season for collegiate esports in North America.
- Missouri Valley Conference
Missouri Valley Conference - Regular Season
The Missouri Valley Conference hosts a competitive league for their member institutions.
Tues., Feb. 20 BYE
Tues., Feb. 27 vs Bradley University 7 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Fri., Mar 22 vs Valparaiso University 7 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Fri., Mar. 22 vs. Murray State University 8 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Tues., Mar. 26 vs. University of Evansville 7 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Tues., Apr. 2 vs. Southern Illinois University 7 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Tues., Apr. 9 vs. Missouri State University 7 p.m. Win 3 - 0
- NACE Starleague
National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) - Varsity Premier Regular Season
NACE is a nonprofit membership association that hosts competitive leagues for colleges and universities across the U.S.
Mon., Jan. 29 vs Montgomery County Community College 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Tues., Feb. 5 vs Florida Institute of Technology 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Mon., Feb. 12 vs University of North Carolina at Greensboro 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Mon., Feb. 19 BYE
Mon., Feb. 26 vs Rochester Institute of Technology 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Thur., Feb. 29 vs Florida Southern College 8:00 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Mon., Mar. 4 vs Conestoga College 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Varsity Premier Playoffs
Mon., Apr. 1 vs Florida International University 6 p.m. Win 4 - 2
Thurs. Apr. 4 vs Oklahoma Christian University 7:30 p.m. Win 4 - 1
Sat., Apr. 6 vs Boise State University 7:30 p.m. Lose 1 - 4
- NECC League
National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) - Legends Division
NECC is an organization that hosts competitive leagues for colleges and universities across the U.S.
Fri., Feb. 2 vs University of Southern Mississippi 6 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Wed., Feb. 7 vs Northwood University 7 p.m. Lose 1 - 3
Wed., Feb. 21 vs University of Mississippi 7 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Thur., Feb 22. vs Cumberland University 5 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Fri., Mar. 1 vs University of California, Santa Barbara 8 p.m. Win 3 - 0
Fri., Mar. 8 vs Maryville University 6 p.m. Loss 0 - 3
Fri., Mar. 15 vs Grand Canyon University 8 p.m. Win 3 - 1
Conference Playoffs
Thurs., Mar. 21 vs Kennesaw State University 7 p.m. Lose 2 - 3
Fri., Mar. 22 vs Southern Mississippi University 7 p.m. Lose 2 - 3
Competition
Collegiate esports does not have a universally-recognized governing body. We choose our varsity titles using the following guidelines.