GamerPlug is teaming up with Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) for the 2026 CECC May Madness — the nation's largest intercollegiate competitive gaming tournament. Three days. One stage. Every top collegiate program in the country.
May 1–3, 2026 · Waco, Texas
The biggest weekend in college esports — powered by CSMG × GamerPlug.
The Headlines
- Event: 2026 CECC May Madness — the largest intercollegiate competitive gaming tournament in the U.S.
- Dates: May 1 – May 3, 2026
- Location: Waco, Texas
- Partners: Collegiate Sports Management Group × GamerPlug
What the Partnership Unlocks
This collaboration is built around one idea: bring players, fans, and programs closer together. Here's what's rolling out with the tournament:
- Exclusive GamerPlug badge for CSMG users — a visible mark of status in the collegiate competitive scene.
- Interactive fan-to-pro marketplace — fans can engage directly with professional players, trade, connect, and build real relationships with the people shaping the future of esports.
- Tighter integration with the collegiate ecosystem — scouting, matchmaking, and community tools designed for student athletes and the teams that back them.
Why CECC May Madness Matters
Collegiate esports has exploded across conferences and campuses. What used to be a scattered patchwork of club-level scrims is now a real competitive circuit with real stakes, real scholarships, and real careers on the line. CECC May Madness sits at the top of that calendar.
By plugging in at this level, GamerPlug is meeting the next generation of pros exactly where they are — in the middle of their breakout moment.
Bringing Players and Fans Closer
Partnerships like this reshape how players and fans connect on and off the field of play. GamerPlug has always been about authentic gaming relationships. The CSMG collaboration extends that mission directly into the collegiate space:
- Players — build your reputation where it counts.
- Fans — engage directly with the pros you actually follow.
- Teams — scout the next generation of talent before anyone else does.
Mark Your Calendar
CECC May Madness 2026 kicks off May 1 and runs through May 3 in Waco, Texas. Expect more drops soon on how to claim your CSMG × GamerPlug badge, access the marketplace, and follow along as the biggest weekend in college esports plays out.
This is just the beginning. As esports keeps expanding across conferences and campuses, GamerPlug will keep building the tools and partnerships that bring the community closer together.