UNC Greensboro is committed to combining engaging student life with academic paths to emerging industries. Our state-of-the-art esports arena is a hub where these endeavors intersect in a powerful way – especially during E2 Weekend! 

On February 3 – 4, UNC Greensboro (UNCG) in collaboration with Epic Games, will hold its second E2 Weekend. During E2 Weekend, students and educators are invited to UNCG’s Esports Arena and Learning Lab for two days of esports education and tournament competition. The event includes a tournament featuring Rocket League for North Carolina high school and college students; and hands-on training sessions for educators featuring Epic Games’ Unreal Engine. 

Get Your Game On

For students, the highlight of E2 Weekend is Spartan Clash featuring Rocket League. The tournament, where teams of two battle in the popular game that fuses soccer strategy with demolition derby mayhem, is open to North Carolina high school and college students. Online qualifying matches will take place on January 28 with the 16 top teams advancing to the finals at UNCG’s Esports Arena on February 4th. Registration for the tournament will be open through January 20. 

Spartan Clash gives UNCG’s Gaming and Esports Club members an opportunity to compete and learn more about tournament production. “Collaborating with Epic Games provides UNCG students with exceptional hands-on experiences,” explains Debbie Storrs, Provost and Executive…