Garden State Esports Finals Coming to Stockton on May 18
Free Admission
Join Garden State Esports for their Championship Finals hosted at Stockton University on Saturday, May 18.
Featuring competitions in Smash Ultimate, Valorant, and Rocket League- you won't want to miss the exciting conclusion to the 2023-2024 high school and collegiate esports competitive season. Featuring players and schools from throughout the Garden State, this event is expected to be the largest esports event in NJ in 2024!
GSE High School Finals
Valorant
Rocket League
Smash Ultimate
GSE Collegiate Cup
Rocket League
Experience Stockton Esports
Sign up for Stockton Esports tailored admissions event at Stockton's Atlantic City campus in June.
Admission to the GSE Finals at Stockton is free for all!
Doors open at 8AM on Saturday, May 18 at Stockton's Galloway Campus Center.
Campus Center Theater
8:30AM Valkyrie Valorant
10:30AM Opening Remarks
11:00AM Rocket League Collegiate Cup
12:00PM All Star Recognition
1:00PM Valorant (Group 3)
3:00PM Valorant (Group 4)
Main Event Room
8:30AM Valorant (Group 1)
10:30AM Valorant (Group 2)
1:00PM Middle School Rocket League
2:00PM Rocket League (Groups 3 & 4)
3:00PM Rocket League (Groups 1 & 2)
Board of Trustees Room
9:00AM Smash Ultimate (Group 1)
10:00AM Smash Ultimate (Group 2)
11:00AM Valkyrie Smash Ultimate
1:00PM Smash Ultimate (Group 3)
2:00PM Middle School Smash Ultimate
3:00PM Smash Ultimate (Group 4)
Stockton Esports Competitive
Stockton esports Community
welcome back & program updates
kevin | frank | kyle | demetrios
Join Kevin, Frank, Kyle, and Demetrios as they discuss Stockton Esports program updates and the 2023 fall semester. Topics include the student leadership structure, upcoming events, and competitive league updates.
Smash Bros. & Overwatch Leadership
Kyle | Noah | NicholaS | Kevin
Join Kevin Gualberti, Kyle Crane, Noah Zinn, and Nicholas Hilbert as they discuss topics including tournament play, team composition, and the strong personal bonds they've formed through team comradery and spending time together both in and outside the game.
MINECRAFT HUNGER GAMES
Kevin | Josh | Malik
Josh and Malik are legendary event planners, casters, and visionaries, most notably known for creating the Stockton Esports 24-hour Live Stream Charity Fundraiser, which raised over $1000 in 2023. Join them as they discuss upcoming events including the Minecraft Hunger Games, as well as inclusive leadership and diversity in esports.
League of Legends Varsity Travels to Japan
Dylan | James | Kyle | Kevin
Join Dylan Nhan, James Calabrese, Kyle Crane, and Kevin Gualberti for the Stockton Esports Podcast as they discuss League of Legends, the varsity team's historic run in the spring 2023 ECAC season, and the team's recent trip to Japan.
Smash & R0cket League compete at CECC
ANTHONY | Hayden | Kevin | Kyle
Join Anthony Anthony8pizza Cooper, Hayden Mythirby Seiberlich, Kevin Gualberti, and Kyle Crane as they discuss the CECC East Regional LAN.
Valorant & personal development
Jason | Philip (PJ) | Kyle | Kevin
Join Jason Schaub, Philip (PJ) Todd, Kyle Crane, and Kevin Gualberti as they discuss Valorant, social experiences in esports, and the connection to personal development.
news, sTORIES, & Updates
The Potential of Collegiate Esports
2023 saw tremendous growth for esports at Stockton. Join Michael Klein for a spirited recap of the semester's events and find out more about exciting initiatives like the Transfer Pathways Partnership recently signed between Camden County College and Stockton University supporting their respective academic esports programs. Read More ->
Minecraft Hunger Games, Retro Night, & More!
Join Josh and Malik as they recap some of the highlights of the Fall 2023 semester. Hear more about their experience planning and running the special events of the semester, including Minecraft Hunger Games- which became the most successful stream in Stockton Esports history. Read More ->
From Nexus to Nihon: Varsity Lol Team bonds in Japan
From the digital battlegrounds of League of Legends to the bustling streets of Japan, Dylan and James of the varsity League of Legends team recount their journey of friendship, competition, and adventure. Dive into their experiences and discover how a shared passion forged bonds beyond the screen. Read More ->
Odyssey at DreamHack Dallas and CRL Worlds 2023
In June 2023, the gaming world ignited during DreamHack Dallas, a momentous event where esports enthusiasts and professionals from across the globe converged. Hailing from Stockton University, I was awed by the exceptional showmanship on display. When the Stockton University Rocket League team qualified for the Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) Worlds event, our journey to DreamHack Dallas felt like a dream come true. Read More ->
Rocket League Team Heading Back to World Championships
Stockton University’s Rocket League team is returning to the Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) World Championships after a dramatic run to win the North American Last Chance Qualifier on Sunday, April 2. The CRL World Championships are June 2-4 in Dallas with the 16 qualifying teams competing for a share of $75,000 in scholastic awards. Last year, Stockton finished second in the world, competing among thousands of other schools! Read More ->
Rocket League team finishes 2nd at CRL Worlds
Stockton University’s Rocket League esports team is now second in the world following its impressive showing at the Collegiate Rocket League World Championship Tournament in Dallas, Texas, on June 3-5. Read More ->
Rocket League team heads to CRL Worlds
Stockton University’s Rocket League team has reached the pinnacle in competitive gaming—qualifying for the first major international competition. Read More ->
Call of Duty team wins EGL tournament
Stockton University Esports team members Ryan Andjel of Berlin and Tyler Langan of Barnegat won the Esports Gaming League (EGL) 2v2 Call of Duty Vanguard Search and Destroy tournament held Thanksgiving weekend. Read More ->
Stockton Esports players take 1st and 3rd place in ECAC Spring season
Stockton University took first place in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Esports NBA 2K21 PlayStation season. Read More ->
Esports continues to thrive at Stockton
Members of the Stockton Rocket League esports team - Vincent Nelson of Bayville, Geno Copertino of Brigantine and Linwood's Alex Lee - recently finished second in a major tournament that was held remotely due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read More ->
Stockton RL wins tournament, awarded scholarship money
After qualifying through online play over the last few weeks including a final win over Central Connecticut College, Stockton’s Rocket League Esports team consisting of Alex Lee of Linwood, Vincent Nelson of Bayville and Geno Copertino of Brigantine attended the Alpha North Esports “Battle of the Colleges” on Feb. 8 at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, New York. Read More ->
Stockton Fortnite wins ECAC Championship
The Stockton University esports team of Austin Van Zant of Lincoln Park, Damian Majewski of Barnegat, and Parker Teliszewski of Barnegat won the Eastern College Athletic Conference Fortnite Championship held during the Hudson Valley Gamer Con at the Albany New York Capital Center on March 30-31. Read More ->
New Campus Esports Facility attracting gamers
Ryan Steup and Brian Kibelstis discuss gaming strategy in the new esports facility. Below, Dianna Marinelli and Alex Lee play on Stockton teams. Jacob Hoppenfeld of Voorhees started playing video games at age 6 when his father introduced him to Age of Empires and Civilization I. Read More ->
Stockton University embraces Esports as Full-Fledged Club Sport
Whether at work or play, some things are just better when you’re part of a team — and that’s exactly who these Stockton University students are. “We are an esports team and we are here to play games together and just promote the school,” student Chris Pankewytch said. Esports, for those who don’t know, is essentially competitive video gaming. Read More ->