Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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FAQ
Is ECAC Esports only for East Coast schools?
No. ECAC Esports competition is open to all colleges and universities across North America.
Who is allowed to compete in ECAC?
Only teams affiliated with a college or university can compete in ECAC Esports official leagues and events. Schools must be ECAC Esports members to participate.
How much does ECAC membership cost?
Every tier includes unlimited teams and access to online and in-person Nationals.
Tier 1 – $1,800: access to all game titles
Tier 2 – $1,000: access to all non-core game titles
Tier 3 – $750: access to one game title of your choice
To discuss a custom membership, open a ticket in the ECAC Discord or email jscoggins@ecac.org.
Which games are core titles and which are non-core?
Core titles: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VALORANT, Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, Overwatch, and League of Legends.
Non-core titles: Teamfight Tactics, EA Sports FC 27, Rainbow Six Siege, Fortnite, NBA 2K27, Street Fighter 6, Apex Legends, EA Sports College Football 27, Madden NFL 27, Hearthstone, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, MLB The Show 26, and Tekken 8.
Counting game modes (such as Fortnite Build and Zero Build) and competitions run with our partner conferences, members have access to 27 game titles and modes in total.
Tier 2 members can field teams in any non-core title. Tier 1 is required for core titles, unless a core title is your one chosen title under Tier 3.
What do members get?
Does ECAC stream matches?
Yes. We stream featured matches on our main channel on Twitch and YouTube, and additional matches from lower divisions and other game titles on our secondary Twitch channel. See the Broadcast Schedule for details.
Can schools stream their own ECAC matches?
Yes. Schools are allowed to stream their matches and must follow the broadcast requirements listed in each game's section of the rulebook.
Does ECAC offer scholarships or cash prizes?
No. ECAC does not currently offer scholarships or cash prize pools. Trophies and medals are awarded.
Where can I find the rulebook?
The current ECAC rulebook, including match procedures for every game, is available here.