Esports FAQ

ECU Tiger Esports

What is Esports?

Esports, or electronic sports, are competitive video games played in a structured, team-based environment. Like traditional sports, they require skill, strategy, and teamwork鈥攋ust in a digital arena. At ECU, Esports is more than just gaming. It鈥檚 a full athletic experience with opportunities to compete, travel, work, and grow in a fast-growing industry.

Who Can Join?

To be eligible to compete with ECU Tiger Esports you must:

Be a Full-time ECU student (12 hours Undergraduate, 9 Hours Graduate)
Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA
Be in good academic standing

Scholarships & Tuition Waivers

Varsity Esports athletes may qualify for tuition waivers. To be eligible, you must:

Be an Oklahoma resident
Be enrolled full-time at ECU (12 hours Undergraduate, Graduate students are not eligible)
Maintain a 2.50 Cumulative GPA
Be in good academic standing

About Our Program

Team Size: 63 active players across 12 teams (Fall 2025)
Leagues: Compete regionally in the Great American Conference (GAC) and nationally in the NECC, ECAC, and CLOL
Winnings: We have 2 National Championships and 1 Regional Championship
Travel: Opportunities available for select events and tournaments
Student Jobs: Positions in broadcasting, social media, team management, and event support
Community Involvement: We host events for grades 7鈥�12 and work with local nonprofits like Youth Connect Club, United Way, OKSE, OESL and STEMPact Ada to support Esports growth in Oklahoma