Become a Vandal

Compete, create, and connect. Start a conversation about your place in Vandal Esports.

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Find your way into Vandal Esports

Explore varsity, JV, and club teams, or get involved through student production and campus gaming activities. The university's esports overview welcomes undergraduate and graduate students of different experience levels.

  1. Introduce yourself

    Use the recruiting form to share your game, role, experience, and availability.

  2. Discuss your next step

    Contact esports@uidaho.edu about your title's next tryout, roster opportunities, and practice expectations.

  3. Plan your college experience

    Explore academics, admissions, financial aid, and campus visits alongside your esports interests.

Explore teams

Start with the team directory to see game titles, rosters, and schedules. Ask staff about current openings before making tryout or travel plans.

Questions before you commit

When are tryouts, and what rank do I need?

Fall tryouts are complete. Spring evaluations are for available roster positions only, during the first two weeks of the semester beginning January 13, 2027. Contact staff with your game, role, and experience for any openings and evaluation requirements.

What are the time commitment and eligibility requirements?

Varsity players are expected to participate with their team at least three nights per week: one match night and two nights of practice, VOD review, or other team activities. To compete, student-athletes must maintain a rolling GPA of at least 2.5. Discuss class conflicts and any additional enrollment or league requirements with staff.

Are scholarships available? Are there participation costs?

The current participation cost is $50 per semester. Travel varies by team; ask staff about any additional travel costs and current esports scholarship availability. For university scholarships and other aid, visit the Financial Aid Office.

How much travel should I expect?

Travel varies by team. The program typically has two to three LAN events per semester. Fall 2026 plans include a Boise trip September 24–27 and a visit to Columbia Basin College on October 17. Hosting Washington State on October 10 is tentative and depends on flood repairs. Confirm team-specific plans with staff before arranging travel.

Can I contribute without competing?

Explore student work-study roles in production, content, events, and lab operations, and read about student experiences.

Can I visit with family or a school group?

Arrange a university campus visit and email esports@uidaho.edu separately to ask about visiting the program. Flood repairs have temporarily moved operations to DSI space; confirm arrangements before traveling.

Build your University of Idaho plan

Participation details confirmed by program leadership September 20, 2026.

For esports questions, email esports@uidaho.edu.

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