The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) announced Tuesday that the Spring 2026 NACE Grand Finals is returning to Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, Apr. 23 – 26. The Grand Finals are presented by ASUS Republic of Gamers (ASUS ROG).
The Spring 2026 NACE Grand Finals will feature 48 varsity teams from North America competing across six games including League of Legends, Valorant, Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
For Overwatch 2, the Grand Finals will feature the official Overwatch Collegiate league, in partnership with Activision-Blizzard, played on LAN for the first time. The competition will feature the top eight varsity teams and the top two open teams in Overwatch Collegiate battling on LAN to crown an official champion.
“We’re proud to team up with ASUS Republic of Gamers to present the Spring 2026 Grand Finals hosted by our fantastic partners at Full Sail University,” said Executive Director Riley Long at NACE. “This event reflects the pinnacle of Varsity competition, reinforcing the importance of our eligibility standards and in-person play requirements. Bringing Overwatch Collegiate to LAN through our partnership with Blizzard to showcase Varsity and Open competition is also an exciting addition to this year’s NACE Grand Finals.”
To learn more about the Grand Finals and NACE, check out the official NACE website.