Power Esports Conference

Formation (2024) The Power Esports Conference was publicly announced in August 2024, with founding institutions unveiling coordinated statements through social media and university websites. The inaugural membership featured: • Boise State University • Syracuse University • Michigan State University • Ohio State University • University of Kansas • University of Nebraska • University of Oklahoma • University of Southern California The conference also confirmed that its first national championship would take place at the HyperX Esports Arena in Las Vegas. Supported titles in the inaugural season included Overwatch 2, VALORANT, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. == Membership ==

Regular season PEC competition consists of a two-part round robin: • A fall round robin, in which each team plays every conference opponent once. • A spring round robin, repeating the matchups with mirrored hosting designations. Standings from both halves determine postseason seeding. Postseason All conference members qualify for the PEC National Championship in Las Vegas. The event uses a double-elimination LAN format, with match operations administered by the conference in partnership with LeagueOS. Awards The PEC gives out First and Second Team All Conference Teams, as well as All Americans. == Season summaries ==

2024–25 season The inaugural season produced four championship matchups across the supported titles. Boise State and Michigan State each secured two national championships: • Boise State – Rocket League, Overwatch 2 • Michigan State – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VALORANT Syracuse reached the Overwatch 2 grand finals, while Nebraska finished runner-up in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. 2025–26 season The 2025–26 season introduced the PEC Kickoff Classic presented by Spectrum Industries, held on 20 September 2025 at the Syracuse Esports Arena. The Rocket League invitational featured four programs, with Boise State defeating Michigan State in the championship match.was produced by Boise State Esports in collaboration with the Idaho Air National Guard, and was hosted by local radio personality Michael Fisher. The show ran during the first and second semester, and showcased all matchups from around the league from the previous week, as well as previewed upcoming matchups. Splitscreen was produced by Syracuse Esports, and provided coverage of all Rocket League matches simultaneously during the second semester. == Branding ==

The conference's official colors are blue (#0047ab) and white (#FFFFFF). Its official abbreviation is PEC. The league's shield-style logo is used across broadcast, social media, and website branding. == See also ==