May 15 – 17, 2026

Collegiate Invitational

Student-led. Campus-powered. Festival ready.

The DreamHack Collegiate Invitational, run by Georgia Tech, brings college esports to the festival floor with students leading the charge both on and off the stage.

From competition and production to shoutcasting, content, community, and event support, this activation is built with students, for students, and powered by the next generation of esports talent.

Compete for the Title

Collegiate teams will face off in VALORANT and Rocket League across the weekend, bringing school pride, big plays, and championship energy to DreamHack Atlanta.

Prize Pool

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Participating Schools

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Students from colleges and universities across the country are showing up at DreamHack through competition, production, staffing, content, and more.

Built by students

This is more than a tournament. It is a hands-on look at what college esports can be when students are given the space to build, run, compete, and create.

Whether they are playing on stage, working behind the scenes, casting matches, supporting production, or representing their campus, students are helping bring this experience to life at DreamHack.

Rocket League Groups

Winthrop

Winthrop

Rocket League Group A

DSC

DSC

Rocket League Group A

BPCU

BPCU

Rocket League Group A

BPCU

BPCU JV

Rocket League Group A

Akron Blue

Akron Blue

Rocket League Group B

KSU

KSU

Rocket League Group B

WCTC

WCTC

Rocket League Group B

Conestoga

Conestoga

Rocket League Group B

VALORANT Groups

KSU

KSU

Valorant Group A

UWG

UWG

Valorant Group A

GT Esports

GT Esports

Valorant Group A

UGA

UGA

Valorant Group B

Charlotte Logo

Charlotte

Valorant Group B

Niner Esports

Niner Esports

Valorant Group B

Santa Monica

Santa Monica

Valorant Group B

Schedule

Schedule subject to change. Please check back regularly for the most up-to-date times and information.

10:00 AM
3:00 PM
Fri
SIEGE College Fair
10:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
Collegiate Tournaments
Explore college programs in game design, esports, animation, and tech. Meet schools, talk to advisors, and find your next step in gaming and education all in the Hall C Lobby!
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
Fri
Rocket League – Group A Opening Matches (Rounds 1 & 2)
11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Collegiate Tournaments
Rocket League Group A teams kick things off with their first matches, setting the tone as they begin their run toward playoffs.
10:30 AM
11:30 AM
Sat
Rocket League – Winners Quarterfinals
10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
Collegiate Tournaments
Top Rocket League teams enter the winners bracket, where every match pushes them closer to the championship.
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
Sat
Valorant – Winners Quarterfinals
10:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
Collegiate Tournaments
Top Valorant teams face off in the winners bracket, fighting to stay on the path to the finals.
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Sat
Rocket League – Lower Bracket Quarterfinals
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Collegiate Tournaments
Rocket League elimination matches continue as teams fight to keep their championship hopes alive.
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Sat
Valorant – Winners Semifinals
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Collegiate Tournaments
Valorant teams battle for a spot in the winners final and a major advantage in the tournament.
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
Sat
Rocket League – Winners Final + Lower Bracket Semifinals
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Collegiate Tournaments
Rocket League finalists begin to take shape as top teams clash and elimination matches intensify.
3:00 PM
5:00 PM
Sat
Valorant – Winners Final + Lower Bracket Semifinals
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Collegiate Tournaments
Valorant reaches a critical moment as finalists are decided and the bracket narrows.
3:30 PM
5:00 PM
Sat
Rocket League – Lower Bracket Final
3:30 PM
- 5:00 PM
Collegiate Tournaments
Final elimination match in Rocket League to determine who makes it to the Grand Final.
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
Sun
Valorant – Lower Bracket Final
10:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
Collegiate Tournaments
The last Valorant elimination match decides who earns a place in the Grand Final.
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
Sun
Rocket League – Grand Final
11:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Collegiate Tournaments
The top two Rocket League teams face off in a high-stakes showdown to crown the champion.
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Georgia World Congress Center

Georgia World Congress Center