Esports and Virtual Programs
Schedule
Join the excitement of intramural esports! Compete on your personal console, PC, or at select in-person events. All our events are completely free, with no intramural membership required.
Simply download the FusionPLAY app to register and access a variety of organized multiplayer gaming competitions. Challenge yourself, connect with other players, and enjoy the thrill of esports competition!
In-Person
| Sport | Registration Dates | Season Starts |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart World | 8/26 - 9/9 | 9/11/26 |
| NBA Jam | 9/9 - 9/23 | 9/28/26 |
| Trivia | 9/16 - 9/30 | 10/7/26 |
| Mortal Kombat | 9/30 - 10/14 | 10/16/26 |
| Super Smash Bros | 10/21 - 11/7 | 11/8/26 |
| Golden Tee | 11/4 - 11/18 | 11/30/26 |
| Virtual Escape Room | 11/11 - 12/2 | 12/8/26 |
Virtual
| Sport | Registration Dates | Season Starts |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA | 8/26 - 9/9 | 9/14/26 |
| Chess | 9/2 - 9/16 | 9/21/26 |
| League of Ledgends | 9/9 - 9/23 | 9/28/26 |
| Clash Royale | 9/16 - 9/30 | 10/5/26 |
| Valorant | 9/30 - 10/14 | 10/19/26 |
| Brawl Stars | 10/14 - 10/28 | 11/2/2026 |
| Honor of Kings | 9/23 - 11/4 | 11/9/26 |
| Fortnite | 10/21 - 11/4 | 11/9/26 |
| NBA 2K | 10/28 - 11/11 | 11/16/26 |
Registration
- All tournament registrations will be conducted through FusionPlay. A two-week registration period will be provided before the start of each tournament.
- For in-person events, all participants are expected to be available at the specified time and location as listed on the event details.
- For online tournaments, greater flexibility is offered. Once placed in a table or bracket, game schedules will be displayed on FusionPlay with a default time of 11:59 PM. This indicates that results for each game must be submitted by the end of the listed day. If an extension is needed, please reach out through the Discord or email intramurals@illinois.edu. However, to maintain smooth progress of the tournament, games may be forfeited if deadlines cannot be met.
- Participants and their opponents have complete freedom to coordinate the timing of their games. The use of the official Discord server is strongly recommended to facilitate communication and scheduling.
Online Result Submission
Match results can be submitted to the appropriate Game Submission channel under the specific event on Discord. Submissions must include a screenshot of the match results and Fusion Play team names. Please email intramurals@illinois.edu with any questions or issues.
Gaming Reservations at the ARC
MP3 will be set up for video game play on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings during the Spring 2026 semester, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. During these hours, ping pong will not be available in MP3. Students may reserve either the PlayStation 5 (PS5) or Nintendo Switch for casual gaming during these time slots. Games Offered:
- PS5
- All EA Play Games (https://www.ea.com/ea-play/games#playstation)
- NBA 2K26
- Nintendo Switch
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Super Mario Party
- Nintendo Switch Sports
- Just Dance
Bookings are intended for drop-in, informal use. Organized and group activities must be approved in advance by Campus Recreation through the space rental procedure (campusrec.illinois.edu/facilities/rentals). Bookings may be cancelled at any time due to Campus Recreation needs.
Upcoming Events
Keep an eye out for our upcoming gaming events, tournaments, and challenges. We've got exciting plans in the pipeline to keep the adrenaline pumping and the fun never-ending.
Spread the Word
Know a friend who's a Clash enthusiast? Bring them along! The more, the merrier. Let's build a gaming community that stands out at the University of Illinois.
Stay Connected
For updates, announcements, and more, email us at intramurals@illinois.edu or join our Discord to stay connected with the gaming community.
Additional Opportunities
Check out the intramural league sports, two-week leagues, and late night sports, as well as the special events offered this semester!