For Redbird gamers, the Esports Arena is not just another campus facility; it is a creative hub and the heartbeat of a strong and accepting community.
Inside the hub: Redbird Esports Arena connects gaming community
Unit: Redbird Esports
Redbird Esports to make some changes
In 2019, Illinois State University made the bold decision to invest in esports in a way that many public universities had not yet done.
Retirement celebration for Dawn Pote on Monday, February 24
Join the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs in celebrating the retirement of Dawn Pote.
Join Milner Library for game night on November 7
Bring friends (or make new ones) while taking a study break with tabletop games, video games, snacks, and more.
Open forums for executive director of well-being and recreation, September 17 and 24
The Division of Student Affairs will hold open forums for candidate finalists for the executive director of well-being and recreation position September 17 and September 24.
Get in the Game: Redbird Esports summer camps kickoff
Redbird Esports enters its second year hosting summer camps for the Illinois State University and greater Bloomington/Normal communities. Registration is open for the remaining weeks.
Redbird Esports Overwatch team earns three national titles and counting
Fresh off three inaugural Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) titles, the Redbird Esports program continues to rack up championship trophies this spring.
Redbird Esports wins three MVC titles in inaugural Valley Esports Championships
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 Redbird Esports hosted the first MVC Esports Championships and secured wins in all three titles.
Redbird Esports to host inaugural Missouri Valley Conference Esports Championships
On Thursday, April 11, the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) named Illinois State University as the host site for the first MVC Esports finals.
Questions for Kirk: April 2024
Each month, David Kirk, director of Redbird Esports will highlight a topic of interest in the esports community and answer reader-submitted questions. Have an esports question? Email David at QuestionsforKirk@IllinoisState.edu for a chance to be featured in an upcoming article.
