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Esports

UNCW offers two unique Esports programs and a next-level Esports Club. If you're interested in gaming, streaming and exploring careers in Esports, explore more below and level up your skills in this growing field!

Check Out our Esports Club!

Our Esports Club has over 500 members, fields competitive teams, hosts events, & connects with the statewide Esports community. Learn more & join the Esports Club today!

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Growth

Jobs in Esports are expected to grow 35% year over year for the foreseeable future (Goldman Sachs, 2018).

Streams

Twitch & YouTube Gaming each have more subscribers than HBO, Netflix & Spotify.

Brands

Esports events attract major sponsors, including Nike, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz & the U.S. Army.

Explore Our Esports Programs

The first of their kind in North Carolina and among the first in the nation, these programs open the door to a fast-growing industry. Press start on your Esports journey today!

Esports Performance & Management Our undergraduate Esports Performance & Management program is designed for students interested in gaming, streaming & exploring career options in this rapidly growing field. Explore the Undergraduate Program

Esports Performance, Management, & Leadership, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Our graduate program is designed for professionals, teachers & gamers eager to level up in Esports! Explore the Graduate Program

Events You Can’t Pause

Our events range from club meetings and game nights to tournaments, UNCW GameCon, expos and more! Our calendar is stacked with chances to make new connections and level up.

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Esports @ UNCW in the News

Game On UNCW: Esports + Education

"Game On UNCW: Esports + Education” is a feature-length documentary following the UNCW Seahawk Esports & Gaming Club, Esports Professor Dr. Ray Pastore and members of UNCW’s collegiate Esports teams.

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Esports Celebrates New Gaming Lab

The UNCW Esports program celebrated the grand opening of the new “Esports Gaming Lab,” a state-of-the-art electronic sports facility and edtech room supported by a generous donation from the Lenovo corporation.

Esports Celebrates New Gaming Lab