Overview of the 2025 Esports College League
The ‘2025 Esports College League’ is currently in the midst of its regional finals following the national finals that concluded on the 2nd. This phase has seen several regions competing, with the Honam and Yeongnam competitions taking place in September. The next set of matches will occur in the Chungcheong region, as well as in metropolitan and Gangwon areas on the 8th and 9th respectively.
The national main competition began in September and lasted for four weeks until the 2nd. The results from the national finals revealed that four schools—Osan University, International University, Shingu University, and Gyeongsang National University—alongside Gyeongsang National University’s FC Online team—qualified directly for the national finals. These teams have demonstrated exceptional performance in the ‘League of Legends’ category.
In addition to these direct qualifiers, teams that won their regional finals also earned a spot in the national finals. In the Honam region, Jeonnam National University of Science (League of Legends) and Honam University (FC Online) emerged victorious in the preliminary rounds. Meanwhile, in the Yeongnam region, Busan National University (League of Legends) and Yeongsan National University (FC Online) secured their places in the final rounds.
The national finals are scheduled to take place at the Gwangju Sports Stadium in Gwangju Metropolitan City over two days, starting on the 22nd. During this time, all participating universities—including those who qualified directly and those who won through regional competitions—will compete against each other.
Live Broadcast and Viewer Engagement
For those interested in watching the events live, the official live broadcast will be available on the official E-Sports University League YouTube channel, Chizik, and SOOP. Additionally, sub-match broadcasts by eUnions will be accessible on the University League YouTube. Non-broadcast games and replays can be viewed on the college league replay channel.
To enhance the experience for online viewers, several interactive events will be held. These include mascot fan kit production events, real-time viewing authentication events, and audience participation events specifically for ‘FC Online’. These activities aim to create a more engaging and immersive environment for fans across the globe.
Organizers and Sponsors
The 2025 Esports University League is supported by a wide range of organizers and sponsors. The event is hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and jointly organized by the Korea e-Sports Association, Gwangju Information and Culture Industry Promotion Agency, Daejeon Information and Culture Industry Promotion Agency, and Busan Information Industry Promotion Agency. Additional support comes from major companies such as Riot Games, Nexon Korea, Samsung Electronics, CDZ, Gol Studio, and SK Telecom.
Notable Mentions and Updates
While the focus remains on the esports league, there are several other notable mentions and updates. One story highlights the efforts of Husband-sang Kim Sun-young anchor Baek Sung-moon, who is continuing to do his best despite facing challenges during chemotherapy. Another update discusses the deteriorating health of Park Joonghoon, whose condition has made it difficult to reach him via phone.
Additionally, a heartfelt message was shared about Park Ji-sun, who passed away a day before her birthday, marking the fifth anniversary of her death. There are also reports about Seol Woon-do’s daughter being arrested for distributing hemp, and a Korean-Chinese student from Shomi High School involved in similar activities.
G-Dragon recently shared some behind-the-scenes moments from APEC with Cha Eun-woo, while Lee Chun-soo and Shim Ha-eun celebrated their 13-year marriage, highlighting the importance of their relationship. These stories add a human element to the broader narrative of the 2025 Esports College League.