Division ONE Makes Its Grand Debut
Sun Jul 13 2025
Today, after months of planning and collaboration with top collegiate programs, Division ONE officially announces its arrival on the esports scene. What began as a simple “what if?” is now a fully realized conference poised to redefine collegiate esports competition.
What is Division ONE?
Division ONE is a premier collegiate esports conference designed to elevate student‑athletes, programs, and fans through the highest level of competition and innovative storytelling. Created to fill a void in college esports, D1 unites top university League of Legends and Valorant teams under one roof by providing year‑round content, cutting‑edge broadcast production with custom analytics, and an interactive fan ecosystem. By combining the passion of student competitors with prominent coverage and community engagement tools, Division ONE was founded to grow the collegiate esports landscape, forging a lasting legacy for players and audiences alike.
“What began seven months ago as a simple ‘what if?’ has become Division ONE,” says the Division ONE Commissioner Dalton Counter. “Together with our member schools, we’ve been hard at work transforming the collegiate esports landscape, and we can’t wait to show everyone what’s next.”
A First in Collegiate Esports: Every Match, One Platform
For the first time in college gaming, every regular‑season match of Division ONE League of Legends and Valorant will be streamed live on a single, centralized platform. Gone are the days of not knowing where or when matches will take place.
Division ONE is also proud to unveil one of its flagship fan‑driven features being the interactive pick’em contests. Before each match, fans will predict key stat lines and earn points for every correct answer, competing all season long for exciting prizes, all for free.
“The key to building college esports to its potential is fandom,” notes Dan Clerke, Maryville Esports Director. “You cannot build fandom without a concentrated effort from the best equipped schools to tell stories. This project is a representation of the best programs in the country giving their best effort to generate collegiate esports fans."
Whether you’re scouting the next breakout star or diving deep into advanced match data, divisionone.gg is your one‑stop destination for truly comprehensive collegiate esports coverage.
Looking Ahead: Season Start
The inaugural Fall Split kicks off in September 2025, featuring a year‑round, double round‑robin format. Watch member programs battle for a spot in the Division ONE LAN Finals, set for Q2 2026 and marking our first in‑person fan event. Exact dates and additional details will be shared on our site as they’re finalized.
Join the Movement
Division ONE is built for students, families, fans, and media alike. Visit divisionone.gg today and follow us on social media to stay up to date on news, feature rollouts, and exclusive content. Together, we’ll redefine what it means to compete and to be a fan in collegiate esports.
