LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The PEC National Championship is returning to the HyperX Esports Arena in Las Vegas for the second consecutive year. The venue, located inside the world-famous Luxor Pyramid, remains the only arena to host the event in conference history and will once again serve as the stage for the PEC’s premier championship weekend.
HyperX Esports Arena will be equipped with 40 state-of-the-art competition PCs alongside seating, food and beverage options, and additional entertainment spaces for fans and supporters attending the event. The facility’s professional stage, broadcast infrastructure, and arena seating make it one of the premier esports venues in North America.
All nine PEC member institutions will be represented during championship weekend, with four different schools currently leading the conference power rankings across the league’s competitive titles. With conference standings tightening entering the final stretch of the season, the championship field is expected to feature several closely contested matchups.
The PEC National Championship will feature competition in Overwatch 2, Rocket League, VALORANT, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with teams competing for conference titles across three days of play.
The event is scheduled for April 10–12, with matches beginning each day at HyperX Esports Arena inside the Luxor Hotel & Casino.
Additional details regarding broadcast schedules, ticketing information, and match times will be announced as the championship approaches.
About the Power Esports Conference (PEC)
The Power Esports Conference (PEC) is a collegiate esports league composed of Division I FBS institutions committed to developing high-level competitive esports programs. Member schools compete across multiple titles including Overwatch 2, Rocket League, VALORANT, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The conference emphasizes competitive excellence, program development, and collaborative growth among member institutions while showcasing collegiate esports on a national stage.
Current PEC member institutions include Baylor University, Boise State University, the University of Kansas, Michigan State University, the University of Minnesota, the University of Nebraska, Ohio State University, Syracuse University, and the University of Utah.
