Esports

Do you love gaming? Are you a current NICC student or concurrent high school student? Think you have what it takes to compete with some of the best players in the region? Join our NICC Esports team today and you will have the opportunity to showcase your gaming talents against some of the best players in the country. NICC competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE), along with over 170 community colleges. Our program offers a state-of-the-art arena at both of our campuses and tiered competition levels that suit your ability. Whether you plan to be a top performer or are just starting your esports career, NICC is the place for you! All of our Esports athletes have the chance to earn scholarship money while competing for NICC at higher levels. Fill out our Recruit Me form today and a member of our coaching staff will get in contact with you about joining the Cougar Esports team! Game on!

2024-2025 Esports Tryouts
On select days the week after Labor Day, Head Coach Verrick Foust welcomes anyone with an interest in joining the Esports team to visit either arena in Calmar or Peosta, and tryout for the team. The tryouts each day will be held from 3:30 - 5:30 pm.

• Calmar - Sept. 3 & 4
• Peosta - Sept. 5 & 9

2024-25 List of Games
Apex Legends, Call of Duty Gunfight (2v2), Chess, EA FC24, Fortnite (both build and no build), Hearthstone, League of Legends, Madden 24, Mario Kart, Mario Kart 4v4, SSBU 3v3 Crew Battle, Starcraft 2, Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8.

• Fall and Spring Seasons
• High Tech Gaming Technology, Dell Alienware

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