The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) is a North American collegiate
esports association founded in 2016. It is a nonprofit membership association organized by and on behalf of its members. With its members they are developing structure and tools needed to advance collegiate esports. Together, laying groundwork in: Eligibility, path to graduation, competition and scholarships.
NACE is the largest member association of varsity esports programs in North America.
Esports
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive''
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Fortnite
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Hearthstone''
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League of Legends
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Overwatch 2
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Rocket League
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Valorant
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022 video game)''
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Call of Duty: Vanguard''
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Dota 2''
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Rainbow Six: Siege''
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Chess.com''
Members
The association had 42 member colleges and universities in spring 2018 and over 200 by late 2022
References
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Esports governing bodies
Sports organizations established in 2016
College sports governing bodies in the United States
College esports in the United States
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