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Collegiate Esports Program

Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

Program est. 2017

About the Esports Program

Ohio State University features a comprehensive esports program with varsity teams, club organizations, and scholarship opportunities for competitive gamers.

Games Offered (26)

Valorant
Tactical Shooter
Legends of Runeterra
Card Game
Rainbow Six Siege
Tactical Shooter
Tekken 8
Fighting
DOTA 2
MOBA
Rocket League
Sports
FIFA / EA Sports FC
Sports
Clash Royale
Card Game
Magic: The Gathering Arena
Card Game
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Fighting
Madden NFL
Sports
Hearthstone
Card Game
PUBG: Battlegrounds
Battle Royale
Street Fighter 6
Fighting
League of Legends
MOBA
NBA 2K
Sports
Pokémon Unite
MOBA
CS2
Tactical Shooter
Overwatch 2
Hero Shooter
Starcraft II
Real-Time Strategy
Halo Infinite
First-Person Shooter
World of Warcraft
MMORPG
Apex Legends
Battle Royale
Teamfight Tactics
Auto Battler
Fortnite
Battle Royale
Call of Duty
First-Person Shooter

Esports Arena

Ohio State Esports Arena

80 gaming stations

One of the largest collegiate esports arenas in the Midwest, Ohio State's facility includes 80 gaming stations, dedicated streaming rooms, and a lounge area.

Available Scholarships (1)

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Ohio State Buckeye Esports Merit Award

$4,000 – $12,000

The Ohio State Buckeye Esports Merit Award recognizes top competitive gamers who contribute to the prestigious Buckeye esports program. Ohio State has invested heavily in esports infrastructure and scholarship funding, competing across League of Legends, Valorant, Overwatch 2, and more in Big Ten and national circuits. Recipients gain access to elite coaching, analytics tools, and professional networking in Columbus's growing tech scene.

Ohio State UniversityRenewableDue Jan 31, 2027