Midwest Esports Conference ® 2019 - 2023
we are a unified, gaming collegiate conference
Above all else, the Midwest Esports Conference values player experience.
Conference Members Can Expect:
- Flexible Match Schedule
- Improved Player Experience
- Fully Produced Streams Every Weekend
- LAN Events with Hotel Costs Covered
Whether it's through the extra games played, consistent weekend broadcasts, or the two guaranteed onsite event experiences per season, we always strive to elevate the collegiate esports experience for players and their teams.
Midwest Esports Conference onsite events will kick off in Sept of 2023!
2023-2024 Season Information
FALL 2023
SPRING 2024
FORMAT
- Single Round Robin Season
- Seeds Into Championship Bracket
- Best of 3 Matches (Finals Bo5)
- Smash: 5-Player Crew Battles
SCHEDULE
- 8 Week Conference Each Semester
- Flexible Weekday Matches Online
- Fully Produced Weekend Broadcasts
- 2 Mandatory Live Event Weekends (*Lodging Provided)
Current Conference Members:
Anticipated expansion to 12 teams for each title offered.
think your team has what it takes?
Application Process
FOR 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR:
- Find if Your Program is a Match: Program Survey
- Schedule a Meeting with our team.
- General Q&A with our MEC Representative
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Fill out a Letter of Intent Application
Get Access to the Complete Directory of- Conference Bylaws
- Anticipated Schedules
- MEC Host Application & more!
- Take a Qualification Interview
- Get Voted in by the MEC Members
All interested schools must apply for conference membership. Existing conference schools and the Midwest Esports Conference commission will vote to approve any new applicants; spaces are limited.
Program Survey
Schedule A Meeting
Venue bid
Interested in hosting an event on campus? Schools may submit a "Venue Bid" to be considered for our 2023-2024 roadmap. Interested schools must have a venue capable of providing the power, internet, and venue space to accommodate a full Esports LAN-style tournament weekend. Unified will provide the equipment, prizing, and tournament production team to fully turnkey campus-branded events.
MEC SEASON 2023-2024 RFP COMING SOON...
get involved
There is multiple ways to be a part of the conference: information for vendors, panelists, and student volunteers can be found below. We are happy to provide a platform to help grow the community.
MEC SEASON 2023-2024 PARTNERSHIPS COMING SOON...
Contact Us
If you have a question or would like to setup a meeting, use the following form to contact us.
Midwest Esports Conference
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
- Founded in 2019
- First Traveling Conference
- Partnered With RSAA in CLoL
- Currently 8 Member Schools
- Purely Gaming Conferences
- Open & Side Tournaments
- Fun & Engaging Activities
New Changes for '23-'24:
- Expanding to Four Titles
- Two LANs Each Semester
- Est. 12 Teams per Title
- Lodging Provided for Teams
Testimonials
SOCIAL EXPERIENCES & UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES
"This event was AWESOME! This is my first year teaching an Egaming class. The students that went with me loved it, and highly recommend it to their peers. Word gets around. I feel that we will have more students interested in the next event. Thank you for a wonderful event. Everyone was super nice, and that includes the staff and fellow competitors. What a great inclusive gaming environment. You will definitely see us again!"
-Waverly Central School District
LAN EXPERIENCE: LIVE EVENT OVERVIEW
Tentative LAN dates:
- September 16-17, 2023
- November 11-12, 2023
- February 10-11, 2024
- March 30-31, 2024
Weekend Schedule:
- Saturday 10AM - 10PM
- Sunday 10AM - 6PM
Overview of Activities:
- MEC Main Stage Matches
- Open Tournaments for Side Games
- Panels & Workshops
- Gaming Challenges & Leaderboards