// About Us
Built by Students.
The Collegiate Esports Network (CEN) is a coalition of over 20 colleges and universities on a single mission: remove barriers to high-quality, professional collegiate esports tournaments, enhance student engagement, and build lasting community — all run by current and former college students who've lived the experience firsthand.
// Who We Are
Raising the bar.
Not the price.
College esports has a ceiling problem. Students who want to compete at a high level face prohibitive costs, limited access, and events that don't match the professionalism they're after. The CEN exists to change that — producing high-quality, well-run tournaments that any school can participate in, regardless of budget.
No paywalls. No gatekeeping. No compromises on what a great esports event should feel like.
// What We Believe
Three pillars. One mission.
Remove Barriers
High-quality collegiate esports shouldn't require a big budget. We build and run professional-grade tournaments that any school can compete in, at little to no cost.
Engage Students
Esports is one of the most powerful tools for student engagement on campus. We create competitive opportunities that give students a reason to get involved, stay active, and find their people.
Build Community
We're not just running tournaments — we're building something that lasts. The connections made through CEN events extend beyond game lobbies and into real friendships.
