FHSU Esports
At Fort Hays State, we're thrilled to be a part of the rapidly growing world of collegiate esports. Our commitment to fostering competitive game play as a meaningful and complementary part of the college experience is unwavering. We're proud to offer a positive and supportive atmosphere, where our members are formed of both highly competitive players and a diverse group of engaged students.
Our Esports Club is the perfect platform for students who are passionate about gaming and want to compete at the highest level. We provide the opportunity to form a variety of collegiate teams for competition in collegiate leagues, as well as organizing a range of gaming events, and non-collegiate tournaments. Beyond that, we also conduct service and social events that bring our community of gamers together.
Whether you're a prospective or current student, we encourage you to get involved with our esports program. Our community of gamers is ready to welcome you into the fold and help you grow as a player, as well as connect you with other students who share your passion. At Fort Hays State, we're committed to creating a dynamic and engaging campus experience, and our esports program is just one way we're achieving that goal.
News and Events
STEM-based Game Development Summer Day Camp!
Curious and inquisitive gamers entering 8th to 12th grade next fall are invited to join us for a STEM-based game development camp using Minecraft and UNIX style command line interaction to modify and tweak the game play environment. Both new and experienced players are welcome. New players can join us to learn Minecraft play styles. Experienced players can learn command line interaction in the Java edition of Minecraft. Campers will build and design a game play arena, develop gaming methodologies, build multi-layer character skins using 3D modeling software, as well as play test and debug game events. Players will get to compete with each other for fun using arenas they have built themselves. Prizes await!
Two sessions are offered (sessions are identical, so please just sign up for one session).
- July 8 - 11 (Tue-Fri) 9 am to 3 pm
- July 14 - 17 (Mon-Thu) 9 am to 3 pm
Registered campers will receive a free camp T-shirt and lunch will be provided each day.
Campers are required to bring their Minecraft for PC login credentials or bring a Minecraft for PC gift card and we'll help you get it set up with your account that you keep.
Thank you to our sponsors for making this camp no cost for camper!!! This camp is sponsored by Lenovo and McDonald's.
Please sign up soon. If your desired session is not available, please sign up on the waitlist in case we have a cancellation. First come first served, please sign up as soon as you can.
Join Esports Club! Come to a meeting and introduce yourself!
The Esports Club invites any interested gamers to join our meetings, whether they want to play collegiate competitions or just to make friends for casual gaming. Visit us for club meetings during the regular semester on Wednesday's in Tomanek Hall 123 at 4:30 pm.
Don't miss these coming events!
Smash Fridays!
We are looking forward to more Smash Fridays! this coming fall semester. Stay tuned for more info as we get closer to the new school year.
Varsity Esports
Our esports teams compete in a variety of game titles and we recruit year-round. Competitive esports include:
- League of Legends
- Call of Duty: MW2
- Overwatch
- Valorant
- Apex Legends
- Rocket League
- Chess
Esports Center
The Esports Center houses 17 high performance gaming PCs sporting i7 processors, RTX3060 graphics, 16G ram, fast response monitors and high performance gaming peripherals. All PCs have gig ethernet connections and support streaming direct to the Internet or via live desktop feeds to Tiger Media Network for broadcast. Esports Club and Varsity Esports hold events, matches and training in the facility.
Prospective players
Any prospective player, current student or even parents may reach out for more information. We are eager to hear from you.