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.
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