Collab: Esports Arena

Now open! The new Collab: Esports Arena

Lower Brooks, Brooks Student Center, USM Gorham Campus

Take Maine’s Future to the Next Level.

Work is changing – nationally, globally and right here in Maine. Our graduates must be proficient in a wide array of digital tools before they even start their careers. Through the power of competitive gaming, Esports is a new driver of talent and a boon to employers seeking cutting-edge skills like coding, digital animation, and AI development. USM’s championship Esports team cultivates a sense of belonging and an exciting student experience – and the new Collab: Esports Arena on the Gorham campus will be a game changer for our students.

Become an Esports Innovation Sponsor! Our goal is to raise $580,000 to complete the new Collab: Esports Arena. Help us take this emerging sport to the next level.

Esports isn’t just about gaming

Esports is about collaboration and preparation — across disciplines, industries, and communities. When we throw open the doors, the Collab: Esports Arena is going to be a destination — where USM students find leadership, friendship, and their next big idea. Some quick facts about Esports:

Esports is a form of organized, multiplayer video game competition — and one of the fastest-growing sports on college campuses nationwide
More than 125 active students participate in USM’s highly competitive Esports Club program — and they are winning big!
USM’s program is designed to cultivate highly sought-after high-tech skills — and strengthen the sense of belonging and community on campus
Students can now minor in Esports Management at USM — and blend their passion for Esports with a career in business!

It’s important to me that Esports is for everyone. When I joined Esports, I went to their first event and I met some people there. . . and I was just, ‘Yeah, these are my people.’ I immediately wanted to be as involved as I could. Our club is continuing to grow… and USM players are consistently showing that they’re not only committed but improving.
Michael Brown ’25
Former Esports Club President

Benefits of Being an Esports Innovation Sponsor

We will work closely with your company to build a partnership that highlights your business offerings, engages the next generation of customers and employees, and positions your brand as an innovative leader in Maine’s economy. The benefits of becoming an Esports Innovation Sponsor include:

Signage–As an Innovation Sponsor, you’ll be recognized with signage within the Collab Esports Arena
Promotion–You will also be recognized during the ribbon cutting event with local media announcements and press release
Social Media–We will collaborate with you on social media posts highlighting your Innovation Sponsorship
Custom Merch–You’ll have the opportunity to purchase customized team apparel with your logo
Guest Appearances–Innovation sponsors will have opportunities to appear on USM’s Esports Twitch broadcast
Sponsorship Renewal–You’ll have the first option for renewal at the end of your sponsor timeline

Sponsorship Levels

Help us take this fast-growing sport to the next level by becoming an Esports Innovation Sponsor

$100,000 – five-year partnership

$50,000 – Five-year partnership

$25,000 – five year partnership

Let’s continue the conversation.

Contact Erin Macey, Executive Director of Development:

Phone: 207.780.4408 or Fax: 207-780-4778

Email: erin.macey@maine.edu

Mail: Make your check payable to University of Southern Maine Foundation and addressed to Erin Macey, USM Foundation, P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME 04101-9300

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