The road to Spartanburg is almost complete.

Now you can officially be there to watch it end.

Ticket sales are now open for the C3 Carolina Esports Festival, taking place November 19 through November 22 and featuring four days of collegiate esports competition from programs across the Carolinas.
Doors will open at 8:30 AM each day, giving attendees the opportunity to experience the conclusion of C3's Fall 2026 Season in person as the league crowns its newest champions.

For a limited time, tickets are available at a discounted price.
All festival tickets are 20% off through October 31.
Tickets and additional event information are available at c3esports.com.

24 Teams Head to Spartanburg

The C3 Carolina Esports Festival will bring together the Top 8 qualified teams from each of C3's three competitive titles.
That means 24 collegiate esports teams will compete throughout the four-day event.

The championship fields will feature:

  • 8 Rocket League Teams
  • 8 Valorant Teams
  • 8 Overwatch Teams
Teams have spent the Fall 2026 Season fighting through the regular season for an opportunity to qualify for one of those positions.
By November, the standings will be settled and the remaining teams will meet in person to determine who leaves Spartanburg as a C3 champion.
“We spend the entire season watching these teams compete online, but LAN gives players, families, friends, and fans the chance to actually experience that competition together,” said Nathan Hedrick, C3 Commissioner. “We want this to be something the Carolina esports community can come out and be part of.”

Everyone Is Welcome

You do not need to be a C3 player or college student to attend.
The C3 Carolina Esports Festival is open to families, friends, students, local residents, esports fans, and anyone interested in experiencing collegiate esports in person.

The event is recommended for attendees ages 13 and older, but all ages are welcome.

Whether you are traveling to support a specific college team, coming to watch a friend or family member compete, or simply want to experience a collegiate esports event, the festival is open to the community.

“One of our goals with the festival is bringing people into the same room who may normally only interact with collegiate esports online,” Hedrick said. “You can come support your school, support someone you know, or just come watch some of the best collegiate teams in the Carolinas compete.”

Four Days of Competition

Competition will run from November 19 through November 22, with doors opening at 8:30 AM each day.
Across those four days, the qualified Rocket League, Valorant, and Overwatch teams will compete through their respective postseason brackets as each championship field works toward its final match.
With three titles sharing the weekend, attendees will have the opportunity to experience multiple collegiate esports communities throughout the festival.
For the teams, it represents the destination they have spent the entire regular season trying to reach.
For spectators, it is an opportunity to see that championship race unfold in person.

Save 20% Through October 31

Fans planning to attend can currently save on their tickets.
Tickets are 20% off through October 31.
After October 31, the promotional ticket pricing will end.
Whether you are planning to attend for one of the competing schools or simply want to experience the C3 Carolina Esports Festival, now is the time to secure your tickets.

Get Your Tickets

C3 Carolina Esports Festival, November 19 through November 22
Doors Open: 8:30 AM Daily
Rocket League | Valorant | Overwatch
24 Qualified Collegiate Teams
All Ages Welcome | Recommended 13+
20% Off Tickets Through October 31


Tickets and Event Information
Visit c3esports.com to get your tickets.
The road to Spartanburg ends here.