TCU Esports League

Esports for Tribal Colleges and Universities

Launching Spring 2026

The Tribal College and Universities Esports League was established in 2025 to utilize the power of esports to strengthen the TCU community and showcase the incredible work of these institutions and their students.

Beginning Spring 2026

The first season of the TCU Esports League begins in January 2026 with nine founding institutions competing in a regular season across multiple titles with the league championships held in March 2026 at the AIHEC Student Conference.

TCU ESPORTS LEAGUE LOGO COMPETITION

The TCU Esports League is hosting a logo design contest to establish the logo and branding for the League! We invite all TCU community members to participate.

Full rules and guidelines are available here.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All submissions are required to include:

  • Logo as a vector file (.ai, .EPS, .SVG)

  • Logo preview as a .PNG file

  • A black variant and a white variant of the logo

  • A use-case mock up for the logo (i.e. the logo used on merchandise or in an esports broadcast overlay)

  • A separate word document including:

    • The full name and affiliation of all person(s) involved in the design of the logo

    • A short explanation of the logo's design choices including any symbolism or relevant background

    • An explanation of use case guidelines - for example, if the logo has different variants based on where the logo is used, please include a description of correct application

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

Participants are encouraged to focus on simple, scalable logos that embody the themes and spirit of the league and the tribal community.

The logo design must:

  • Include no more than three colors

  • Be effective in black and white

  • Have at least 1 variant that fits square dimensions (logo may have multiple variants for different use cases)

  • Be scalable and remain legible when scaled up or down. Please avoid thin lines or words that might disappear at small scale

  • Be 100% original artwork and may not use any stock or copyrighted images

The submission may not use AI-generated artwork. Participants are allowed to use AI-assistance tools.

All submissions are due by 12/16/2025

The TCU Esports League is a collaboration of efforts between the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, Quipu, and EGF.

Together, we’re building a league to celebrate Indigenous identities and connect TCUs with the broader esports industry.

MEMBER INSTITUTIONS

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Fort Totten, ND

College of the Muscogee Nation

Okmulgee, OK

Fort Peck Community College

Poplar, MT

Haskell Indian Nations University

Lawrence, KS

Red Lake Nation College

Red Lake, MN

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, ND

Stone Child College

Box Elder, MT

Tohono O’odham Community College

Sells, AZ

Turtle Mountain College

Belcourt, ND