ESPORTS

After two successful seasons, CCE looks to expand in 2023

An expansion could be in the offing for the Collegiate Center for Esports (CCE) as it's set for a grander 2023 following two successful seasons.

The league said it has received several inquiries and interest from colleges and universities on the possibility of joining the games come Season 3 slated for midway through the year.

“We’re grateful, thrilled, and honored to have gained traction from more schools which are seeing the noble cause of helping us advance the Esports movement especially in the collegiate ranks. That’s a welcome development and definitely, a possibility moving forward,” said CCE president Stanley Lao in a statement. 

CCE hit the ground last September 2021 featuring 10 pioneer member schools from the NCAA in Lyceum of the Philippines University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Mapua University, San Beda University, Arellano University, Jose Rizal University, Emilio Aguinaldo College, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, and University of Perpetual Help System-DALTA.

Lyceum emerged as the champion in both Season 1 and Season 2 but might see more competition in Season 3.

“Our ultimate goal ever since has been to champion the Esports scene in the collegiate level, including an unwavering support to schools in enriching in their Esports programs. We are open and willing to lend that hand,” added CCE commissioner Waiyip Chong.

Details, including the number of additional schools desiring to join CCE, are still fluid for now with CCE yet to convene with its founding members regarding the possibility of expansion as it plots the 2023 calendar after a banner campaign last year.

—JMB, GMA Integrated News