UNC Asheville Esports provides an inclusive community that promotes integrity, compassion, accountability, resilience, and equity through gaming. Our dedicated community of gamers participates in a variety of gaming experiences, including open play, clinics to teach or learn about games and advanced gameplay, intramural play, competitions within the Big South, and other collegiate-based tournaments. We invite you to explore, move, play, and thrive through the exciting world of gaming.
Esports Center Facility & Equipment
Embark on your gaming journey in our cutting-edge facility designed to provide an optimal gaming environment. Immerse yourself in the action with our high-performance gaming PCs featuring Alienware Aurora R12 specifications, coupled with the precision of 27” high-performance gaming monitors boasting a remarkable 240Hz refresh rate. We also offer FANATEC SIM Racing rigs, PS5 consoles, and streaming equipment to cater to the diverse gaming interests of our community.
Varsity Esports
Our Esports program is more than just a place to play, it fosters connections and contributes to personal growth. Become part of our Varsity team and compete in national leagues including NACE and the Big South Conference. Our diverse community lets you explore the competitive side of gaming while forming friendships with fellow students from diverse backgrounds and majors.
Are you interested in joining UNC Asheville’s Varsity Esports Teams?
We are currently looking to build the following teams:
- Rocket League
- Overwatch 2
- Valorant
- League of Legends
Players can compete in the following:
- Fortnite (duos)
- Counter Strike
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate (4v4)
- Chess
- Rainbow Six Siege
- SIM Racing
2024 Big South Champs – League of Legends
Our Esports teams earned several top finishes in the inaugural Big South Conference Esports Championship in March 2024, only months after the University launched our Esports program. The League of Legends team won the championship, with junior Mike Islas as MVP. Several of our other teams claimed top places: the Overwatch team won second place, the Valorant team took third, and the Rocket League team won fourth place.
“The chance to travel and play other colleges in person was a great experience for everyone involved,” said. “I felt that this tournament at Radford was an amazing bonding experience between everyone involved with UNC Asheville Esports, and I feel that I made a lot of friends“
– Grant Grunau, a sophomore League player.
Community Gaming
At UNC Asheville, gaming isn’t just a pastime – it’s a vibrant community that celebrates competition, camaraderie, and skill-building. Our Esports program offers a diverse range of gaming experiences tailored to players of all levels. Jump into casual and party tournaments for a more relaxed gaming experience and explore opportunities to work with the Esports Center to collaborate on campus entertainment projects.
Interested in getting involved in gaming, but don’t know where to start? Reach out to us at recreation@unca.edu and we will help you get connected.
Contact Us
| Phone: (828) 232-5650 |
| Email: recreation@unca.edu |
| Instagram: @unca_campusrec |
| One University Heights, CPO #2650 Asheville, NC 28804 |
| Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
