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—just in a digital arena. At ECU, Esports is more than just gaming. It’s 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:
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Be a Full-time ECU student (12 hours Undergraduate, 9 Hours Graduate)
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Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA
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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
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Be enrolled full-time at ECU (12 hours Undergraduate, Graduate students are not eligible)
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Maintain a 2.50 Cumulative GPA
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Be in good academic standing
About Our Program
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Team Size: 63 active players across 12 teams (Fall 2025)
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Leagues: Compete regionally in the Great American Conference (GAC) and nationally in the NECC, ECAC, and CLOL
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Winnings: We have 2 National Championships and 1 Regional Championship
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Travel: Opportunities available for select events and tournaments
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Student Jobs: Positions in broadcasting, social media, team management, and event support
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Community Involvement: We host events for grades 7–12 and work with local nonprofits like Youth Connect Club, United Way, OKSE, OESL and STEMPact Ada to support Esports growth in Oklahoma