Binghamton University to compete in SUNY Esports Challenge to Raise Money for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Efforts

BINGHAMTON, NY – The State University of New York has launched a system-wide esports tournament and Binghamton University has joined the games.

Binghamton will be entering four teams in the SUNY Chancellor Esports Challenge Co-Sponsored by Extreme Networks. Binghamton’s esports teams will be playing against approximately 40 other SUNY Colleges for a $20,000 prize pool slated for COVID-19 relief efforts through the #SUNYTogether fund.

Nearly 40 colleges have signed up for the three-week competition, which officially begins Monday, April 27.

Two teams from each school are allowed to participate in each section of the competition. The top prize for each game is $2,000, which will be donated to the student emergency fund at the winners’ respective school as part of the #SUNYTogether relief effort. There will also be a $5,000 grand prize given to the college with the best overall score. Players will also be eligible for other prizes from Extreme Networks and Mtn Dew Amp Game Fuel.

Tournament formation was orchestrated by LeagueSpot, a rapidly growing platform partner for esports programs. LeagueSpot also provides competition management solutions for the Eastern College Athletic Association (ECAC).

In addition to matching SUNY Funding, Extreme Networks has provided promotional efforts.

“Sports are a great unifier – be it on or off the field. In times where we aren’t able to come together in stadiums, fields, and arenas to cheer our favorite athletes, esports competition is an ideal way to keep students engaged with each other,” said Norman Rice, chief operating officer at Extreme Networks. “By linking the competition to COVID-19 relief efforts, the SUNY Chancellor Esports Challenge will bring students together for much needed fun and fundraising. We are proud to support this first-of-its-kind event to connect and inspire students representing all of SUNY’s 64 campuses.”