Esports
Organizations & Associations
- National Association of Collegiate EsportsThe National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) is a nonprofit membership association organized by and on behalf of our member institutions. Together, our members are developing the structure and tools needed to advance collegiate esports in the varsity space. We are collaborating to lay the groundwork in areas such as: Eligibility, Path to Graduation, and Competition & Scholarships. NACE is the only association of varsity esports programs at colleges and universities across the U.S.
- National Collegiate eSports AssociationThe National Collegiate eSports Association is a an organization dedicated to unifying the collegiate eSports under one governing body made up of members within the community.
- United States Esports AssociationThe United States Esports Association is a tax-exempt nonprofit dedicated to the development of recreational esports throughout the United States along the value-pillars of education, recreation, and diversity and inclusion.
- Esports Trade AssociationServes and advances the business interests of the esports industry and builds a sustainable community where business thrives. Includes an annual conference, newsletter, and a Slack channel; all of which offer our members an opportunity to collaborate for the betterment of the industry. Includes resources and demographic information.
- World Esports AssociationWESA is the result of joint efforts between industry-leading professional esports teams and ESL, the world’s largest esports company.
- TESPATespa is a network of students, competitors, and club leaders. Together, our students are changing the world of collegiate esports both on campus and on stage
- Varsity Esports FoundationThe Varsity Esports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization established to offer financial assistance to schools and to provide a pipeline for students to reach their potential through Esports. We strive to increase literacy around the Esports industry’s positive impact on healthy lifestyles, mental health, community and STEM.
- British Esports AssociationBritish Esports is a not-for-profit national body established in 2016 to promote esports in the UK, increase its level of awareness, improve standards and inspire future talent.
As a national body, our aims are to support esports and provide expertise and advice. We are focused on the grassroots level of esports and are not a governing body.