Esports Showdown
University co-hosts largest in-person A&M System gaming competition
Texas A&M-San Antonio Esports helped spearhead the largest in-person esports matchup among Texas A&M University System teams. The competition, held Feb. 22 at the Boeing Center at Tech Port, attracted more than 70 players. The event highlights esports’ impact within the A&M System through the competition and the behind-the-scenes talent, including student-led broadcast, content and social media personnel. Teams representing Texas A&M campuses in College Station, Corpus Christi, Texarkana, Commerce and San Antonio competed in rounds of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Valorant. A&M-San Antonio’s Department of Recreational Sports launched esports in 2020. Over the past five years, the campus gaming organization has grown, with dedicated staff and facilities that help promote student engagement and career development. With plans to expand resources, host other invitationals, and explore esports curriculum collaborations, A&M-San Antonio is proving that gaming isn’t just a pastime, it’s a pathway to success.