USC Upstate has announced esports scholarships and the addition of two competitors. The announcement was published June 17, 2026.

What it could mean for players

Scholarships can help support access to collegiate esports, while new competitors can add to a program’s player pool.

The available details do not establish who the competitors are or explain the scholarships’ terms.

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