Seattle-based University of Washington has launched its competitive collegiate esports program under the moniker of UW Esports.
The announcement comes after a strong push from the student-led Gaming Association to recognise its esports program and endorse its teams.
UW Esports will recruit for four teams across Hearthstone, League of Legends, Overwatch, and Super Smash Bros. to compete across leagues and tournaments in the collegiate circuit. According to UW recruitment forms, the League of Legends and Smash teams, in particular, will be kitted out with UW Esports jerseys, access to practice spaces, and promotion through university social media channels.