Florence Esports Festival 2026 | Collegiate
Prize Pool
$1,700
Overview
Compete in Marvel Rivals, VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Rocket League for prize money and a championship title. Return for Day 2’s High School Recruiting Showcase to connect directly with high school talent, develop your recruiting pipeline, and network with coaches and administrators from across the Southeast.
Connect with Peach Belt Conference programs and staff throughout the weekend. From tournament competition to recruiting conversations, the Florence Esports Festival offers opportunities to strengthen your roster, build relationships, and raise your program’s profile.
Dates
Saturday November 14th - Sunday November 15th
REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 6 AM ET ON FRIDAY 11/13
PLAYER REGISTRATION
FREE to compete in any competition
Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Walk-in spots are NOT guaranteed.
Bringing a full team? Register with a “Team” Ticket.
Playing solo or bringing a partial team? Register with an “Individual” Ticket. Solo players and partial teams will be matched with players of similar rank. For partial teams, contact a Stay Plugged In admin in the Discord server to identify the teammates you would like to play with.
Required $20 Florence Esports Festival Event Fee
Spots are limited. Register early to secure your place!
INCLUDED IN TICKET
- Compete in the College Open against collegiate esports players and programs
- Access Day 2’s High School Recruiting Showcase to connect with prospective players
- Network with collegiate coaches, administrators, and Peach Belt Conference programs and staff
- Explore festival activities featuring PCs, consoles, racing rigs, VR stations, and arcade setups
- Enjoy festival entertainment, including a drone show
DAY 2 RECRUITING OPPORTUNITIES
- Watch high school players compete in Marvel Rivals, VALORANT, and Rocket League
- Connect directly with prospective recruits and learn about their collegiate goals
- Introduce players to your program and begin conversations about collegiate esports opportunities
- Build recruiting relationships and exchange ideas with other collegiate programs
EVENT POLICIES
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AT ANYTIME AFTER PAYMENT. STAY PLUGGED IN WILL HOLD A CREDIT TO A FUTURE EVENT IF NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS GIVEN AT LEAST 3 WEEKS PRIOR
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES ALLOWED
EVENT STRUCTURE
Schedule is subject to change. Check this page and the Discord server for the latest event updates.
SATURDAY 11/14
- 12:00 PM ET - VALORANT & Smash Ultimate Check-in
- 12:30 PM ET - VALORANT & Smash Ultimate Competition begins
- 2:00 PM ET - Marvel Rivals Check-in
- 2:30 PM ET - Marvel Rivals Competition begins
- 3:30 PM ET - Rocket League Check-in
- 4:00 PM ET - Rocket League Competition begins
Prizing
$1,700 Prize Pool
Rocket League: 1st - $300
Marvel Rivals: 1st - $600
Valorant: 1st - $500
Smash Ultimate: 1st - $150 2nd - $100 3rd - $50
VENUE INFORMATION
Florence, SC
Florence Convention Center
Parking Information
Ample parking available
PLAYER REQUIREMENTS
- Have your Discord account login information ready
- Have your game account login information ready
Register Now
BY REGISTERING FOR THE 2026 FLORENCE ESPORTS FESTIVAL COLLEGE OPEN, YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW ALL EVENT RULES AND PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS. COMPETITION REGISTRATION IS FREE. THE REQUIRED $20 FLORENCE ESPORTS FESTIVAL EVENT FEE MUST BE PAID SEPARATELY FOR VENUE ADMISSION.