About this Event
The Fall 2026 Carolina Esports Festival brings together collegiate esports players, programs, students, fans, businesses, and community members from across the Carolinas for four days of competition, networking, panels, vendors, and esports-focused experiences at USC Upstate in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
At the center of the festival are the C3 Esports Season 6 LAN Championships, where the top eight teams from Rocket League, Valorant, and Overwatch 2 will compete in person to determine their Season 6 champions.
The festival is designed to be more than just a competition. Attendees can explore vendor and partner booths, attend esports and gaming-related panels, connect with collegiate esports programs and industry professionals, and take part in additional activities throughout the event.
What to Expect
- C3 Esports Season 6 LAN Championships
- Rocket League, Valorant, and Overwatch 2 competition
- Esports and gaming vendors
- Industry and collegiate esports panels
- Networking opportunities
- College esports programs and organizations
- Community activities and additional festival experiences
Event Dates
November 19–22, 2026
Location
USC Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina
About C3 Esports
C3 Esports is a collegiate esports league serving programs throughout North and South Carolina. The league provides structured seasonal competition while helping connect collegiate esports programs, players, organizations, and the broader Carolina esports community.
The Fall 2026 Carolina Esports Festival serves as the culmination of the C3 Esports Fall 2026 season while also creating a larger gathering for the collegiate esports community beyond the competition itself.
Event venue & nearby stays
University Readiness Center, 301 North Campus Boulevard, Spartanburg, United States
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