2026 Fenworks
Collegaite Tournament 
Hosted by UND

Tournament Starts In:

Details

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Location: UND Memorial Union (Small Ballroom and Esports Lab), 2901 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58202

This event is free to attend.

Tournament Information

All award ceremonies will happen immediately following the championship match for that game title.

The schedule is subject to change. All times are in Central Time (CT).
The listed times are suggestions, as matches will start after the previous one is finished.
Link to Schedule

Brackets will be available once the season has finished. 

Thursday, February 22 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Memorial Union Social Stairs
This panel of collegiate esports experts will tell you how to succeed at the next level. Coach Ryan Kraus (UND) will be there in person, joined online by Alyssa Duran (Shenandoah University) and Mark Deppe (UC Irvine). These panelists will talk about the habits of successful athletes in their programs, common stumbling blocks to avoid, and how their players improve, among other topics. This is a Q and A panel in which you can ask your burning questions about the collegiate esports scene.

Below are all the changes to the rulesets for the tournament.
Anything not listed here will follow regular-season rulesets. 
For the season rulesets, please click here. 

League of Legends

Tournament Type: Single Elimination Tournament

Teams: 6 teams

Matches: Best of 3 for all matches.

Other Notes: High seed gets choice of side/color for game 1.

Rocket League

Tournament Type: Single Elimination Tournament

Teams: 6 teams

Matches: Best of 5 for all matches.

SSBU

Tournament Type: Double Elimination Tournament

Teams: 64 players

Matches: Best of 5 for all matches, including bracket reset if needed

Other Notes: The high seed will be the home team and follow the stage selection process. The low seed announces their character first for game 1. 

VALORANT

Tournament Type: Single Elimination Tournament

Teams: 8 teams

Matches: Best of 3 for all matches. 

Map Selection: The home team (High Seed) chooses if they want to be Team A or Team B, and they will follow the process from the season.

Can’t make it to the event? Check out our live stream. We will be streaming all the Main Stage games. 
 Click the links below to access the streams.
Setups:
The tournament venue will provide all PC setups, including a mouse, mousepad, keyboard, and headset.

What Should I Bring:
Peripherals: Mouse and Keyboard (headsets will be provided; personal headsets will not be allowed)
Controller: Players must bring their own controller(s), as Fenworks will not provide any controllers on-site. If a player brings a controller, ensure the controller's cord is also brought. Bluetooth connections are not permitted.

KNOW YOUR SETTINGS so that you can get prepared quickly before your match.
Students should be ready to set up all the equipment they bring promptly. They cannot download custom drivers/etc. All outside equipment will be inspected by Fenworks staff before use in tournament play.

Extraneous Circumstances: All teams should continue to play unless directed by Fenworks Admin, regardless of any extraneous circumstances. 

Please make sure you label all equipment with contact information!

**Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Competitors**
All competitors MUST bring their own switch with a docking station, power cord, and desired controllers. If you would like to use a headset, please bring your own that has an aux port.

No backup accounts will be available.
Players must have access to their own accounts and use them during the competition.

Discord Login
Players attending the state tournament must log in with their own Discord account to use it for communication. Otherwise, players will use the in-game voice communication if they do not use Discord. Please make sure you have two-factor authentication ready.

Players must have their account information ready to log in at match time.
Fenworks recommends that all players test their logins before attending the tournament and bring their phone for any two-factor verification when logging in. For all titles, players should be prepared to alter any settings/key bindings they’ll need (in-game) if they are not carried over from their primary account. We recommend taking a picture of your settings page for future reference.

Players will need their Riot ID Login Information.

Players will need their Epic Games Login Information.

Console players must make an Epic Games account and link it to their console account. Follow this guide to this: https://www.rocketleague.com/activate/

No login is needed; however, the students should know the controller scheme and be able to create it quickly.

Players will need their Riot ID Login Information.

Registration and Check In

School and Team registration will begin on Saturday, April 11, at 9:00 am CT outside the small ballroom in the Memorial Union of the University of North Dakota.
The opening ceremony will begin at 10:00 am CT.

Host Information

The State Tournament will be held in the University of North Dakota’s Memorial Union's Small Ballroom (2nd floor) and Esports Lab (Basement). The registration table will be set up right outside the Small Ballrooms.

The entrance to the parking garage is indicated with a green dot off 2nd Ave N. Attendees parking in the parking garage can use any door to enter. Buses should drop students off at the main entrance along University Ave (See the green dot along University).

UND Memorial Union
2901 University Ave
Grand Forks, ND 58202

Free parking is available throughout the parking garage after 4:30 pm Friday and all-day Saturday. Please ignore the pay signs as they will not be enforcing them. The parking garage address is 2716 Second Ave N, Grand Forks, ND 58203.
Link to Map of Building

There are no hotel blocks for this event. Here is a list of hotels in the area. 

Discover the vast array of dining options on campus and throughout Grand Forks. Fenworks and UND may not be providing meals throughout the tournament. Still, we invite you to explore the diverse and exciting dining options available to students, GMs, vendors, and fans throughout the event.

  UND dining facilities are equipped to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Inform a dining staff member of your needs. All UND dining options and convenience stores operate on a cashless basis, accepting Debit Cards, Credit cards, and Apple Pay. A prepaid debit card will work if a person doesn't have a debit/credit card or Apple Pay.

For a seamless dining experience on campus, most dining options are integrated with the GrubHub app. We recommend downloading the app before the event for a smooth and convenient ordering process.

The Memorial Union has a variety of dining options in the building. Please click here to see all dining options. The hours can be found below.

Saturday:

  • Chick-Fil-A– 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Panda Express– 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Starbucks – 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Wilkerson Dining Center is the primary dining location on campus. For more information about Wilkerson Dining click here. For hours click here. 

 Costs:

  • Breakfast with tax = $8.90
  • Lunch and Dinner with tax – $14.35

How to Use GrubHub at Wilkerson see below: Setup GrubHub for UND Campus Dining

  • Navigate to Wilkerson Dining Center
  • Select the food location that you would like to order from, the options are: Allergen Free, The Grille, Sizzling Salads, Wood Fired Italiano or Noodles
  • Select and order from the offered food menu
  • Head over to Wilkerson Dining Center and scan in like normal
  • Go directly to the location that you ordered food from
  • Locate the plate with your labeled name and ordered meal on it

If you choose to eat off campus, please make sure you arrive back in time before your next event. Otherwise, your team will potentially receive a forfeit. Restaurant suggestions in Grand Forks can be found here. 

Meet Your Host

The 2026 Collegiate Lan Tournament is hosted by the University of North Dakota! We invite you to discover the academic excellence, innovation, and community spirit that define the university.
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