College Gaming

& Esports Day

Two young men in esports jerseys standing side by side with arms crossed, facing the camera against a dark background with red and blue lighting.
Five young people standing in front of a neon sign that reads 'Eagles Esports' with a stylized eagle logo above it. The group is smiling and has their arms crossed.

Sunday, December 7th

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

27 Glen Road, Newtown, CT

Hosted by Connecticut Esports and Affinity Esports, College Gaming & Esports Day is our first-ever event designed to connect students, families, and colleges through gaming. Hosted at our Newtown studio, this special day invites families to explore collegiate esports opportunities, meet college representatives, and learn about scholarships and careers in gaming. Highlight activities include engaging college and industry panels and a Rocket League tournament. Whether you’re new to esports or already competing, this is the perfect opportunity to discover what’s possible in the world of college gaming.

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Participating Colleges

  • Post eSports logo featuring a tiger with headphones and a stylized winged design.

    Post University

    WATERBURY, CT

  • Logo of UHart Club Esports featuring a red and black stylized wolf head above red text.

    University of Hartford

    HARTFORD, CT

  • A black background with white text reading 'Ask me anything!'

    University of Connecticut

    STORRS, CT

  • Seal of the University of New Haven, Connecticut, featuring a depiction of a book, a lamp, and a torch, with the year 1920.

    University of New Haven

    WEST HAVEN, CT

  • Logo of a sports team featuring a stylized warrior with a bandana and a serious expression, with the text 'SHU ESPORTS'.

    Sacred Heart University

    FAIRFIELD, CT

  • Seal of the University of Connecticut, featuring a shield with a stylized architectural element, surrounded by the words 'University of Connecticut' and 'State' with the year '1849' at the bottom.

    Central Connecticut State University

    NEW BRITAIN, CT

  • Close-up of a red letter 'F' on a black background.

    Fairfield University

    FAIRFIELD, CT

Highlight Activities

Two esports players wearing headsets and gaming jerseys, playing on desktop computers with colorful RGB keyboards, in a gaming lounge.
In this image from the video game Rocket League, multiple colorful cars are in mid-air during a match inside a stadium. The scene is action-packed with one blue car on the ground, two cars airborne, and a large glowing ball in play. Explosions and sparks are visible, indicating intense gameplay.

Rocket League Tournament

Watch a live Rocket League tournament featuring four invited teams in a casual-competitive format. Experience the thrill of structured esports tournaments and see how teamwork, communication, and resilience play out in live competition

Group of 13 people posing in an indoor area with sports banners and awards in the background, some standing and some sitting, smiling at the camera.
Gaming setup at Connecticut Esports with two black gaming chairs and two monitors on wooden desks, a potted plant in the center, and a neon sign reading 'Connecticut Esports' on a blue wall.

Industry Panels
Hosted by Connecticut Esports

Engage with college representatives, students, and esports leaders during 15–20 minute panel discussions. Topics include community, education, scholarships, and competition.

Guest Speakers

  • A man with a beard and mustache wearing a white baseball cap, a dark vest with a postal service logo, and a navy shirt, sitting against a black background and smiling.

    DR. ROGER CARAMANICA

    Program Chair, Gaming & Esports Management

    POST UNIVERSITY

  • A man smiling, wearing glasses, a black Nike hoodie, and a checkered bow tie, standing in front of a blue background.

    DEREK J. SMITH

    Coordinator, BS Esport and Digital Game Management Program

    UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN

  • A man wearing glasses and a pink hoodie with a detailed design on it, standing in front of a blue and white background with partially visible text.

    DUANE PIERRE

    Varsity Head Coach

    CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

  • A man with a beard and short dark hair standing with arms crossed, wearing a light-colored t-shirt and a wristwatch, indoors with a dark background.

    HECTOR MELENDEZ

    CO-FOUNDER & PERFORMANCE COACH

    OPTIMA HUMAN PERFORMANCE

  • Man with glasses and red hair wearing a headset with microphone, dressed in a suit and purple shirt, smiling for a selfie in front of a TV screen showing a gaming or e-sports event with players at computers.

    JONATHAN MARTIN

    Esports Director

    POST UNIVERSITY

  • A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black sweater, smiling with white teeth, and wearing large white headphones against a plain white background.

    CHARLOTTE MARTABANO

    President of Club Esports & Overwatch 2 Captain

    FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

  • Portrait of a young man with curly brown hair, smiling, wearing a light gray button-up shirt against a black background.

    AIDAN ENGELS

    President of Club Esports

    UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD

  • Portrait of a young man with glasses, smiling with arms crossed, wearing a black esports jersey with logo, against a dark gradient background.

    CONNOR LINCAVICKS

    UNH Alum, Director of Partnerships at Affinity Esports, Head of Operations at College Halo

    UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN, AFFINITY ESPORTS

OUR PARTNERS, SPONSORS, & FRIENDS WHO MADE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE:

MET Interactive

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Ramen Station

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Legrand AV

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Joseph Electronics

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Panasonic

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Q-SYS

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MET Interactive • Ramen Station • Legrand AV • Joseph Electronics • Panasonic • Q-SYS •

MET Interactive

•

Ramen Station

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Legrand AV

•

Joseph Electronics

•

Panasonic

•

Q-SYS

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MET Interactive • Ramen Station • Legrand AV • Joseph Electronics • Panasonic • Q-SYS •

Get Involved.

We’re excited to welcome a variety of organizations to participate in College Esports Day! Whether you’re a university, business, school, or media partner — there’s a way for you to be part of our first-ever event.

  • We have space for 8 colleges to table at the event. Representatives are invited to connect directly with students and families, showcase their esports programs, and participate in our college and industry panels.


    📩 To reserve a table or inquire about hosting a panel, contact Kaohom Boonyalai (Head of Marketing & Communications) at kaohom@affinityesports.gg

  • Local businesses can support the event by sponsoring food, non-alcoholic beverages, or raffle prizes. All sponsors will be recognized on our event-day signage and promotional materials.


    📩 To learn more or become a sponsor, contact Kaohom Boonyalai (Director of Marketing & Communications) at kaohom@affinityesports.gg.

  • We’d love to see local youth esports teams compete in our Rocket League tournament and have schools or organizations bring their students to experience the event together.

    • Local teams interested in competing: contact Bryant Recker(Director of Esports) at bryant@affinityesports.gg

    • Schools or organizations looking to coordinate a group visit or “field trip” contact Connor Lincavicks (Head of Partnerships) at connor@affinityesports.gg

  • We welcome press coverage, interviews, and photography during College Esports Day.


    📩 For media inquiries, contact Kaohom Boonyalai (Director of Marketing & Communications) at kaohom@affinityesports.gg.

Are you ready?

Sunday, December 7th

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

27 Glen Road, Newtown, CT

REGISTER NOW