Tespa Adds Rocket League To Its Collegiate Schedule

Tespa,the Blizzard Entertainment collegiate esports venture, has partnered with Psyonix to bring Rocket League to its roster of competitive games. Collegiate Rocket League will launch next month and run through December, with teams competing for a share of $50,000 in scholarships and the title of National Champion. Matches will be broadcast starting on October 23rd. Tespa also announced the rest of its collegiate schedule, which will include Blizzard titles, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, and StarCraft 2. Over $1 million in scholarships and prizes will be awarded this school year. Tespa currently enrolls over 65,000 members in 220 chapters across the U.S.

PageBreaks Take: As esports continues to gain credibility and the dollars grow, look for more involvement at the collegiate level, including scholarships and organized conferences that mirror the NCAA.

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