McMurry Esports Lab with rows of gaming computers and colorful overhead lighting.

McMurry Esports

McMurry esports players smiling at gaming stations

Find your team. Make your mark.

Competition. Creativity. Community. Explore esports at McMurry and find your place alongside fellow War Hawks.

Recruited competitive players and Content Division students may be eligible for esports scholarships. Contact Matt to learn more.

Two ECAC Championships · Spring 2026

Overwatch & Rainbow Six Siege

McMurry Overwatch team ECAC championship graphic
Overwatch — Spring 2026 ECAC Champions
McMurry Rainbow Six Siege team ECAC championship graphic
Rainbow Six Siege — Spring 2026 ECAC Champions

Find your place in esports.

Compete for McMurry, help bring the action to life, and make a difference alongside fellow War Hawks.

Compete

Represent McMurry in collegiate competition. Open tryouts take place during the first week of each semester.

Explore our teams →

Create & Support

Join our Content Division and contribute your skills in media, technology, storytelling, and events.

Explore the Content Division →

Make an Impact

Help support children’s hospitals through our annual 24-hour Extra Life charity stream.

See our signature event →

Fall 2026 Competitive Rosters

Find your game.

Our teams reflect student interest and collegiate competition opportunities. Current games include:

  • Overwatch
  • Rainbow Six Siege
  • Rocket League
  • Marvel Rivals
  • Fortnite DuosBuild & no-build
  • Hearthstone
  • Tekken 8
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  • Apex Legends

Game offerings may change from year to year. Contact the program about recruiting opportunities.

The Content Division

You don’t have to be a competitive player to be part of McMurry Esports. Bring your creative and technical skills to the team behind the broadcasts, stories, and events.

McMurry esports broadcaster using a microphone and multiple monitors
Bring the action to life through broadcasting and live commentary.

Broadcasting

Shoutcasting

Live color commentary

Art, Graphics & Multimedia

Video Editing

Coding & Development

Websites, servers & game modding

Event Planning

Writing

Voice Acting

Photography

Get Involved in Content

Gaming workstation in the McMurry Esports Lab with a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headset.

The Esports Lab

Located in the Student Center, the Esports Lab is the home of our program.

Program Member Access
The lab is accessible to members of the esports program via keycard. Contact Matt Tarpley to learn how to get involved.

Ready to get involved?

Already a McMurry student?
Ask about open tryouts during the first week of each semester or joining the Content Division.

Considering McMurry?
Contact Matt directly at esports@mcm.edu to discuss recruitment and opportunities to join McMurry Esports.

Tell Matt what you play, what you create, and how you’d like to participate.

Your questions, answered.

How do I join a competitive team?

Email esports@mcm.edu to ask about recruiting and team opportunities. Open tryouts are held during the first week of each semester. Participants must:

  • Meet GPA eligibility requirements.
  • Commit to the competition times for their game of interest.
  • Know their game account login information and bring their own controller. Teams play on PCs, except for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
  • Use Discord for program communication and collegiate league participation.

Contact Matt for tryout dates, GPA requirements, and game-specific schedules.

Can I participate without competing?

Yes. The Content Division offers opportunities in broadcasting, live commentary, art, graphics, multimedia, video editing, coding, event planning, writing, voice acting, and photography.

Are esports scholarships available?

Recruited students may be eligible for esports scholarships, including students recruited to the Content Division. Matt approves scholarship requests for submission to the University, which determines final approval and award amounts. Scholarships are not guaranteed. Current students should contact Matt to discuss participation and available options.

Who can use the Esports Lab?

The lab is located in the Student Center and is accessible to program members only via keycard.

People behind McMurry Esports

Jon Hayden
Hearthstone Coach & Media Support
Collegiate Pastor, Aldersgate

Thomas Shows
Volunteer Mental Health Coach
Licensed Therapist

Christina Martinez
Women’s Mentor
Student Billing

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Matthew Tarpley Head E-Sports Coach