Capital University Esports
Game on at Capital. Whether you’re competing at the varsity level, streaming for fun, or building community through gaming, the coed Capital Esports program gives students a place to play, connect, and compete.
Varsity Competition
Compete as a Comet in organized collegiate esports leagues and tournaments against other universities across the country.
Club and Intramural Gaming
Connect with fellow gamers through casual competition, campus tournaments, and community events.
Play for Fun
Whether you’re streaming, spectating, or gaming with friends, there’s a place for every player at Capital.
Esports athletes build friendships, leadership experience, and communication skills through a shared passion for gaming and technology, all within Capital’s new state-of-the-art esports facility designed for high-level play and community.
Get Involved!
Complete the
Esports and Gaming Interest Form today!
Compete as a Comet
Varsity esports players train and compete in a collaborative team environment while balancing academics and campus community. Initial renderings for a state-of-the-art esports arena on campus have been released by university partners and can be viewed by
clicking here. Note, the final build may differ from these initial renderings.
Game Options Include...
- Marvel Rivals
- Overwatch
- League of legends
- Fortnite
- Rocket League
- Super Smash Bros
- FGC
- Sports Titles
- Trading Card Games
- Competitive Board Games
Meet the Director: Gidd Sasser
Gidd brings championship experience and national-level leadership to Capital University as the founding Director of Esports. A three-time national champion and five-time conference champion coach, Sasser has built successful collegiate esports programs while also leading organizations across the professional gaming industry. At Capital, he is focused on creating a competitive, student-centered culture where varsity esports athletes can thrive in and out of competition.
Learn more about Coach Sasser here!
Scholarship Opportunities
Deposited students interested in competing in varsity esports at Capital may be eligible for a minimum $500 esports scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to qualified student-athletes who demonstrate competitive gaming experience, leadership potential, and a passion for representing the Comets.
Competitive Game at Capital: FAQs
Q. What are esports?
A. Esports are organized, competitive, multiplayer video games, involving professional, amateur, or student-athletes/players competing individually or in teams. Played on computers, consoles, and mobile devices. Often involving live-streamed tournaments, with traditional sports-level spectatorship, and substantial prize pools, esports have turned into a major global entertainment industry.
Q. How does esports enhance a student experience at Capital?
A. Esports creates opportunities for students to connect, compete, and build community. At Capital, students from all majors and backgrounds can get involved through competition, broadcasting, content creation, leadership, event management, and more. It’s a place to develop friendships, represent Capital, and be part of a growing industry while balancing academics and campus life.
Learn more about Student Life at Capital.
Q. How does joining or working with a collegiate esports program impact job opportunities after graduation?
A. Being part of Capital’s esports program helps students build real-world skills that translate into many career paths after graduation. Students gain experience in leadership, communication, teamwork, marketing, broadcasting, social media, event planning, data analysis, coaching, technology support, and business operations. Whether a student wants to work in esports, sports management, media, business, education, technology, or another field, involvement in esports can help them develop transferable skills employers value.
Learn more about Career Development at Capital.
Q. What levels of competition does Capital esports support?
A. Capital esports support multiple levels of participation.
- Varsity
- Club/Intramural
- Just for Fun
Capital’s goal is to create a program where students can find the level of involvement that fits their interests, goals, and schedule. Go Comets!
Q. Do I have to play competitive games to be part of the esports program?
A. No. Students do not have to play competitive games to be part of Capital esports. The program is open to all skill levels. Competitive players are an important part of the program, but they are only one part of the larger esports ecosystem.
Q. Where can I sign up?
A. It’s time to get involved.
Complete the Esports and Gaming Interest Form now!
Q. If I have additional questions, who can I reach out to?
A. Please email Gidd Sasser, director of esports, at
gsasser@capital.edu.
