GILBERT, Ariz. --- The Park University Esports team announced this week they have begun active recruitment for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Buccaneers compete in a variety of in-person and online tournaments along with other collegiate events. They host open competitions throughout the calendar year like First Saturday's and Open House, where all skill levels are welcome to compete virtually or in Park-Gilbert's Esports Lab located on campus in Lab 208.

Scholarship opportunities are available, and recruits are encouraged to email head coach Ian Flint at ian.flint@park.edu for more information.

The Bucs Esports team is experienced with and competes in a wide range of games, including:

        ·        Super Smash Bros Ultimate

        ·       Tekken 8

        ·       Street Fighter 6

        ·       League of Legends

        ·       Rocket League

        ·       Overwatch 2

        ·       Valorant

        ·       Call of Duty 

        ·       2k

You can catch the Bucs Esports team back in action on Saturday, April 5, when they host First Saturday in the Esports Lab at 12:00 p.m. MST. This event takes place during the first Saturday of each month, with open competition in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Street Fighter 6, and Tekken 8. This event is free of charge and all skill levels are welcome to partake in First Saturday. Click here to register for First Saturday this April.