As the weekend approaches, collegiate competitors in the Rocket League scene are preparing to gear up for the season’s championship. The top four collegiate teams will be making their way to Columbus to compete on Saturday, November 12th.
Here is everything you need to know about the Collegiate Rocket League Championship.
Best college Rocket League players compete in person for the first time in history
Founded in 2020 during the middle of the pandemic, the E-Sports Collegiate (ESC) paved the way for college players to be seen across multiple different games. With their 14-university roster, the organization sought to premiere some of the top collegiate gamers across the country.
Rocket League screenshot. Image via Psyonix.
This tournament will mark the first time the ESC has hosted an in-person championship, pitting the best four Collegiate Rocket League teams against each other.
The four teams that made it to the championship are:
AkronNorthern Kentucky UniversityKent StateWestern Michigan University
Akron is entering the tournament with a 14-0 record for the season. This is the only team with a perfect record, Western Michigan being behind them with an 11-3 record.
“We are incredibly excited to host the first-ever E-Sports Collegiate (ESC) in-person championship event in Columbus, Ohio,” said Mike Vuraich, Executive Director for ESC. “This is an opportunity to showcase the high-quality programs and talented players in the ESC.”
Rocket League screenshot. Image via Psyonix.
Every team attending has fought a hard battle to get here, making the competition anticipation high between the players.
Weekend schedule
With the tournament being a two-day event, players are arriving now to get ready for Friday, November 11th, which is set to be media day. A director’s banquet will also take place later that evening.
Going into Saturday, November 12th, the first match will begin at 12 pm EST. Starting with Akron versus Northern Kentucky University, the first semifinal match will provide insight into what type of tournament we can expect.
For those hoping to watch the stream from home, eFuse will be streaming the entire event on their Twitch channel. Following the tournament will be a live awards ceremony, crowning the official winners of the Collegiate Rocket League season.
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