Playfly College Esports Elevates The Competition With ASUS

ASUS joins Playfly College Esports powered by PlayVS as a new sponsor, providing equipment for live events including the Tournament of Champions occurring during CECC May Madness at Esports Stadium Arlington.

April 30, 2025 — Playfly College Esports powered by PlayVS, the largest collegiate esports community in North America, is thrilled to announce ASUS, a global leader in computer hardware and electronics, as a new sponsor. As part of the sponsorship, ASUS will serve as the official PC sponsor of Playfly College Esports and will provide high-performance products for Playfly College Esports' premier live event, the Tournament of Champions, set to take place during CECC May Madness at Esports Stadium Arlington in May 2025.

"We are excited to welcome ASUS as the official PC sponsor and product provider for Playfly College Esports (now Powered by PlayVS)," said Head of Collegiate Esports, Charles O’Donnell. "Their innovative technology and commitment to quality make them the perfect partner as we continue to push the boundaries of collegiate esports, and they’ll be critical for us to execute unforgettable events for the gaming community."

College programs competed in Playfly's semester-based competitions for top spots to qualify in up to 8 different titles including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Counter-Strike 2, Rainbow Six: Siege, and League of Legends. ASUS and Playfly are aligned in empowering top-tier performance for the dedicated players participating in the Tournament of Champions. As such, cutting-edge desktops, displays, and accessories from the Republic of Gamers (ROG) product line, a sub-brand of ASUS, will be provided on-site for all competitors. ROG consistently pushes the boundaries of gaming hardware and software, and will play a crucial role in ensuring players have the best equipment to showcase their skills in front of a live audience.

“We are thrilled to be partners with Playfly and to support the next generation of esports talent,” said Josh Kim, Project Manager Specialist at ASUS. “At ASUS, we’re dedicated to empowering gamers with the best technology, and we look forward to enhancing the gaming experience for the Playfly College Esports community throughout the partnership and specifically for their live events, including this year’s Tournament of Champions."

Qualifying programs such as Northwood University, Fisher College, and Rochester Institute of Technology will now compete April 30 - May 4 at Esports Stadium Arlington (ESA), one of the largest esports venues in North America. Select titles - VALORANT, Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate, Overwatch 2, and Rocket League - will place the winning Playfly team into the CECC May Madness bracket, allowing them to compete for further glory and prizing.

Participants and fans can expect an action-packed event featuring the best North American college esports teams and ASUS tech. The partnership with ASUS will ensure that both the competitive atmosphere and live streaming experience are elevated to new heights. Esports fans can watch the Tournament of Champions streamed on twitch.tv/playflygg, or use promo code PCE25 to get 50% off single-day or weekend passes when the event opens to the public from May 2 - 4.