Esports
The next generation of competitors starts here.
Purdue University Northwest’s esports program provides student-athletes with the opportunity to train, compete and grow in an environment built for success. From championship-caliber competition spaces to a thriving gaming community, we’re committed to helping players elevate their game both on and off the screen.
Browse our roster, tour our esports arenas and find everything you need to know about joining and supporting the program.
Ready to see what we’re all about? Explore our teams, facilities and resources below.
Esports Tryouts
Esports Arena (SULB 103)
Tryouts start at 5:30 p.m.
- Aug. 31 – Valorant
- Sept. 1 – Marvel Rivals/Super Smash Bros
- Sept. 3 – League of Legends
- Sept. 4 – Overwatch
All ranks and skill levels welcome.
Meet the Esports Team!
PNW’s esports student-athletes compete in League of Legends, Valorant, Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivals and Super Smash Bros.
PNW’s Esports Arenas
The PNW Esports arenas are open to students and teams. Hours for the fall 2026 semester will be available soon.
Hammond Campus
Arena: Student Union Library Building (SULB) 103
Console Room: SULB 101
Westville Campus
Library-Student-Faculty Building 001
Photos of the Arenas
Esports Captains
Esports Coach: Shaun Doyle
Marvel Rivals
- Name: Carlie Carrol
- Class: Junior
- Hometown: Hobart, IN
- Level: Plat 2
Iracing
- Name: Owen Neisel
- Class: Senior
- Hometown: Arlington, Texas
- Level: 2714 Irating
Varsity Valorant
- Name: Andrew Ciastko
- Class: Junior
- Hometown: Hammond, IN
League of Legends
- Name: Matthew Thomas
- Class: Junior
- Hometown: Griffith, IN
- Rank: Masters
Overwatch
- Captain: William Maldia
Super Smash Bros
- Captain: Parryn Cornell
Frequently Asked Questions
For additional questions, please contact Student Life.
- Students, faculty and staff will be required to present their PNWID upon entry. Reservations are highly encouraged.
- If computers are available, walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Players will be limited to a maximum of two hours if the arena is fully occupied. See Esports arena hours.
- Games available: League of Legends, Rocket League and Call of Duty: Vanguard. Different game downloads can be requested at this link.*
- For group reservations, contact ***
* Please note you must request games in advance. Games will be downloaded within a week of request, and you will receive email confirmation that a request was received.
- No food will be allowed in the esports arena. Bottled water is allowed.
- Please be respectful of others while gaming and treat the equipment like your own.
- Please do not yell/be loud in the arena. If you are asked more than once to lower your voice, you will be asked to leave.
- If you damage equipment outside of typical wear and tear, you will be asked to leave and billed for the damages.
Esports generally means competitive gaming. At Purdue Northwest, esports will be organized, multiplayer, computer and console-based video game competitions that can be viewed by nonparticipants both in-person and online.
Purdue Northwest Esports currently competes in League of Legends, Valorant, Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivals, iRacing, and Super Smash Bros.
Additional titles are being explored on a yearly basis.
Beginning July 1, Esports will be administratively housed within the Office of Student Life. Operational structure, staffing, and day-to-day coordination are currently being finalized as part of the transition.
We anticipate that Esports captains and other Esports athletes will have an expanded role in the operations of their team.
There are currently 40 student-athletes on the PNW esports teams.
If you are interested or think you have what it takes to compete, please contact Student Life.
Esports is evolving into competitions that begin in August and revolve around the collegiate academic calendar.
Our schedule will begin at the start of the academic year and student-athletes will compete through fall and spring with appropriate breaks.
Purdue University Northwest will develop state-of-the-art facilities at both the Hammond and Westville campuses, featuring 30 gaming units on each campus.
While the majority of events will be online and without travel expense, there will be some opportunities for the Purdue Northwest esports program to travel to competitions and tournaments.
It is either Esports or esports. Do not use the hyphen.