Official account of Chicago's premier Collegiate Esports Program at Roosevelt University. Proud to represent Chicago esports at the highest level. 🌊
Competing nationally in VALORANT, League of Legends, CoD, Smash, & more. The official esports program of Roosevelt University, based in the heart of downtown Chicago. ⚫️🟢
Lakers Esports is the athletics esports branch of the Roosevelt University Lakers, with an on-campus gaming facility and support for numerous titles including VALORANT, League of Legends, Call of Duty, Super Smash Bros., and mor
04/20/2026
A HISTORIC SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE.
For the first time in program history, we reached CLOL Nationals and finished in the Top 24.
Our League roster delivered the best season we’ve ever seen:
- ECAC Titans Fall ’25 Champions (7–0)
- Midwest Battlegrounds ’26 Champions (5–0)
- GLIAC ’26 Champions (3–0)
- NECC D1 ’26 Top 4 Finish (5–2)
Thank you to everyone who supported us all season. We’ll be back next year! 💚
04/18/2026
🚨 CLOL PLAYOFFS ARE HERE! 🚨
The Roosevelt Lakers take on University of Buffalo in Lower Round 1 of the CLOL Eastern Athletic Conference.
🕑 2 PM CST
📺 LIVE on Twitch (with casting!)
Time to make a statement and handle business. 🔥
04/16/2026
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PROGRAM HISTORY, ROOSEVELT IS TOP 32! 🚨🔥
After a long season, our League of Legends squad has punched their ticket to the CLOL National Tournament as the #20 seed.
From the grind to the big stage. Let’s make it count. 👀
04/13/2026
MARCH RECAP. 📊🔥👇
- League handled business.
- VALORANT dominated.
- CoD flipped a 0–4 start into a 7–4 finish.
- Apex and TFT stacked points with the Smash Bros squad grinding through.
Progress across the board. We’re not done yet. 😤👀
04/08/2026
WE’RE GOING NATIONAL. 🚨🔥
One spot short last year. Not this time.
Our Apex squad has clinched a spot in the Collegiate Apex Legends National Tournament — the first national qualification in program history.
Let’s dance. 💃
03/14/2026
CLOL PLAYOFFS ARE HERE 🏆
Roosevelt Lakers League of Legends battles Fanshawe Fuel Esports in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
⚔️ vs Fanshawe Fuel
⏰ 2 PM
🏆 Win and advance
Chicago stands behind the Lakers! 🌊
03/10/2026
WE ARE YOUR 2026 MIDWEST BATTLEGROUND CHAMPIONS 🏆
The Roosevelt Lakers dominate League of Legends at Midwest Battleground, finishing 7-0 and taking first place!
Huge appreciation to dupagesportscommission for hosting an incredible event.
The Midwest runs through Chicago. 🌊🌆
03/07/2026
ICYMI: The February monthly report card for the Lakers Esports program! 🏆🙌