Tryouts typically take place early in the fall quarter.

Exact dates and details are announced on the UC Irvine Esports website and social media channels.

UC Irvine Esports recruits elite student-athletes who demonstrate both competitive excellence and strong academic performance.

Prospective students interested in joining should apply to UC Irvine in November, when admissions applications open.

We look for esports athletes who demonstrate:

• A high in-game rank (top 1%)
• Competitive team experience
• A strong academic record and commitment to student success

Our coaches bring years of professional playing and coaching experience:

• Joey “joey” Haslemann, League of Legends Coach
• Vishal “Currryshot” Nathani, VALORANT Coach

Yes. All team members must be enrolled UC Irvine students to compete and participate in official tryouts.

You’ll need to demonstrate exceptional in-game performance and rank among the top players at UC Irvine in your specific role.

Prior competitive experience and teamwork skills are also highly valued.

Teams are selected based on tryout performance, evaluated by the coaching staff and UC Irvine Esports Director.

Official rosters are announced on social media and posted on the UC Irvine Esports website.

UC Irvine currently fields varsity teams in:

• League of Legends
• VALORANT

Student-athletes dedicate about 15 hours per week to team activities during the season, which include practices, matches, and meetings.

Additional individual practice time is expected outside of scheduled sessions.

Yes. UC Irvine Esports athletes receive partial scholarships of either $3,000 or $6,000 per year, distributed through UC Irvine Financial Aid.

Select matches are streamed live on Twitch.

Follow UC Irvine Esports on social media for match schedules and streaming announcements.

All Esports positions are managed by Student Center & Event Services.

To apply, visit the Student Employment Opportunities page and complete an online application.

Employment is open to current UC Irvine students only. We recommend checking the page periodically for new postings.