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Official account of Chicago's premier Collegiate Esports Program at Roosevelt University. Proud to represent Chicago esports at the highest level. 🌊

Competing nationally in VALORANT, League of Legends, CoD, Smash, & more. The official esports program of Roosevelt University, based in the heart of downtown Chicago. ⚫️🟢

Lakers Esports is the athletics esports branch of the Roosevelt University Lakers, with an on-campus gaming facility and support for numerous titles including VALORANT, League of Legends, Call of Duty, Super Smash Bros., and more. Our student-athletes represent both Roosevelt and the city on the national stage, competing in collegiate leagues such as the NECC and ECAC. With full-time staff and student leaders who bring direct leadership and competitor experience in collegiate esports, the program is built to compete at the highest levels while providing a world class education.

10/14/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨

Roosevelt Lakers Esports is looking for a part-time Assistant Director of Esports.

Here's what we're looking for:
📋 0–2 years of experience
🎓 Bachelor's degree
🏆 Prior esports experience preferred
🎨 Experience in digital media preferred

Ready to bring your creativity and passion for esports to the Lakers? Apply today and join the Lakers!

https://jobs.roosevelt.edu/postings/8920

09/22/2026

THE INAUGURAL GLIAC ESPORTS REGULAR SEASON IS HERE! 🎮‼️

Roosevelt enters conference play with LoL and SSBU competing in double round robins and VALORANT in single round robin.

Every match counts toward seeding for the GLIAC LAN this February.

09/02/2026

WELCOME BACK, LAKERS! 💚🎮

Roosevelt Esports welcomes all students back to campus for the 2026–27 academic year!

We’re locked in & ready for another year of competition, community, and making some noise in Chicago. Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, we’re glad to have you back.

Here’s to a big Fall 2026! 🏙️🔥

08/30/2026

Welcome to the Lakers! 💚🎮

We’re excited to officially welcome the newest members of Roosevelt Lakers Esports for the 2026–27 season:

🎯 Ezra “Eazy” Amora | VALORANT
🎯 Ryan “ExpiredNuts” Krajewski | VALORANT
💪 Loki “Azura” Campos | Smash Ultimate
🎯 Brittney “Bri” Nguyen | VALORANT
🎯 Keith “Mask” Clark | VALORANT
🎯 Ethan “Echo” Cho | VALORANT
🔥 Marcos “Fluent” Maldonado | Apex Legends

A lot of new talent is arriving in downtown , and we can’t wait to see what this group does to represent our city!

🏙️💚

08/21/2026

Final stop: Grant Park 🌳🏙️

Just another world-class Chicago destination within walking distance of Roosevelt University.

Campus life hits different downtown.

08/17/2026

When is your campus, how could you choose anywhere else?

08/14/2026

Academic excellence is part of what makes our program special. 📚💚

Congratulations to our Lakers Esports student-athletes who earned a perfect 4.0 GPA and those recognized on the Dean's List (3.5+ GPA) for the Spring 2026 semester.

And big shout out to our League of Legends team for having the highest overall GPA.

Your dedication in the classroom reflects the same discipline and commitment you bring to everything you do. Congratulations on an outstanding semester!

07/15/2026

Are you in Chicago? We are! 🌆

Introducing our newest mini-series, ! A series exploring Roosevelt, the landmarks surrounding our downtown campus, and what makes the RU Laker experience unlike anywhere else.

📍 Roosevelt University, Downtown Campus

07/10/2026

BREAKING: We're in. ✅

As of this morning, Roosevelt University becomes Chicago’s one and only NCAA DII institution, completing a three-year provisional membership process.

Congratulations to our colleagues in the Roosevelt Athletics Department for their hard work, diligence, and attention to detail over the past three years!

07/04/2026

Stars, stripes, and the world's biggest stage. 🇺🇸⚽

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we're also celebrating a summer where the beautiful game has brought the world together right here at home.

Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

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430 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
60605

Website

https://www.roosevelt.edu/admission

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