Varsity refers to teams representing a college or university. Typically, these teams compete against similar teams at peer educational institutions. Additionally, varsity programs receive significant support in resources. Typically, these resources take the form of financial support, facilities, and equipment from college and university departments.

The program at UNCP has multiple teams competing in Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, VALORANT, and seasonal competitions.

            How Teams are organized

• The UNCP Varsity Esports program is student-focused and allows for additional opportunities for student engagement, teamwork, and leadership development.  
• The teams are overseen by Captains - one student per game - who assist the Head Coach in practices and ensuring team morale is maintained.

How is competition organized?

• UNCP Esports is a proud member of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE)! NACE is a nonprofit membership association organized by and on behalf of member institutions. Our teams primary competition season is hosted by the NACE Starleague in Open Plus Divisions. UNCP also competes in the Conference Carolinas Esports Championships in Madden, EASports FC (Formaly FIFA) and NBA 2K.