The Ole Miss Esports League of Legends team has been the pride and joy of the program, currently ranked No. 3 in the nation and fighting for promotion to a semi-professional division after a recent tournament.
League of Legends is an online battle arena video game that was developed in 2009. Two teams of five players fight in player vs. player combat, both attempting to occupy and defend each end of the map. The goal is to destroy the opponent’s central command hub.
The Ole Miss Esports League of Legends team, founded in May 2021, has won multiple tournaments that have paid out large cash prizes.