Do you live for glory? Matador Esports is your new home for collegiate competitive video gaming. We will provide you with the support needed to take you to the next level in your gaming endeavors. Whether you are new to esports or a seasoned veteran, we welcome you to join us!
Esports League
Matador Esports is a part of the National Junior College Athletic Association Esports league. The NJCAAE is the only national esports association exclusively for two-year colleges. The NJCAAE offers multiple tiers of competition to accommodate for schedules and game experience.
- Tier 1 - Premier Series (PS) Competition is the top level of NJCAAE competition for members with teams made up of eligible students. Teams participating in this level of competition compete for the title of NJACCE National Champions in their respective games.
- Tier 2 - Contender Series (CS) competition is the mid level of NJCAAE competition for member with teams made up of eligible students. Teams participating in this level of competition compete for the title of NJCAAE Contender Series Champions in their respective games.
- Tier 3 - Open Series (OS) competition is the open level of NJCAAE competition for members. Participants do not have to meet any student eligibility requirements. This means that NJCAAE member are able to create teams to engage their local communities! Teams participating in this level of competition compete for the title of NJCAE Open Series Champions in their respective games.
Esports Team
We offer multiple game titles for both Spring and Fall semesters and offer varsity and JV options for each within the NJCAAE. We are always looking for new members at whatever skill level you may be to join the team. To join a JV team, team members will need to be at least part-time and pass tryouts. To join a varsity team, team members will need to be a full-time student, be in good academic standing, and pass the tryouts.
Games
Community Hours
In between practices and matches of the official team, the arena is open to the AWC community to join in the gaming. There is some gaming equipment able to be rented out to the AWC community if available.
Opportunities
There are many opportunities available with the AWC Esports program. Varsity (Tier 1) players are eligible for scholarship opportunities and all players have experience opportunities with the NJCAAE when applicable. The Matador Esports team has opportunities for students of any level of play to participate on the teams through the different tiers of play from the NJCAAE.
Esports Arena
Located in MAC-167, this is the home to the AWC esports team. Featuring 13 PC stations and 6 mounted TVs with switch docs, this is a welcome home to all things esports.
