Akron Zips Esports

08/28/2026

05/19/2026

Jared “Dingo” Doringo has brought smiles to the program for years 🤠

From the club team to making LAN qualifying plays on CoD Blue, Jared is leaving an incredible legacy 👏

What a player. Thank you for everything, Jared! Congratulations on graduating with the class of 2026 🎓

05/14/2026

Jacob “LeiaRealms” Hoffman has been Akron SSBU Blue’s Wii Fit Trainer for years, winning an ESC Championship and unwinnable matchups while he’s at it 🏆⚽️

What a run, thank you for everything, Leia! Congratulations on graduating with the class of 2026 🎓 🦘

05/08/2026

Ian “Yawnathon” Daugherty has been the Captain of Akron RL Gold for 3 years, leading the team to many victories. Today, we celebrate him as part of the Class of 2026. 🎓

Thank you for everything, Yawnathon. The union arena and the vibes on stream won’t be the same without you 🦘

05/07/2026

From South Africa to the University of Akron, Rowan “Xhosa” Steyn helped build the Akron R6 dynasty 🇿🇦

After 4 years, countless titles, DreamHack Champion, and Element 6 upsets, Xhosa graduates from Akron 🎓

Congrats and thank you for choosing Akron as part of your journey 🦘🫶

05/05/2026

4 years of keeping the team alive ⛑️💪

Xander “MAXXRZ31” Zavatchen has been an invaluable part of Akron OW Blue’s squad, playing all three roles consistently when needed. Today we celebrate him as part of the Class of 2026 🎓

Congratulations, Xander. Thank you for everything 🦘

03/27/2026

Only a few spots remain for the Akron Esports Summer camp 🏕️☀️

• Day and overnight camp options
• Learn from Akron Esports professional staff & players
• Experience college life
• Meet friends and play competitive and casual games 🎮

More info here: https://www.uakron.edu/esports/events/summer-camp

03/25/2026

Akron Esports is looking for new Rocket League talent to add to the squad 🚗💨

• 2 Top 16 CRL Teams
• Scholarship opportunities
• 24/7 access to on-campus facility & your own PC
• Specialized Coaches
• Much more 🔥

Sign up with the form or DM us 📥 https://forms.office.com/r/fTSuVjVp4z

03/09/2026

It all comes down to this, Akron Blue plays their final regular season match this week, and we’re hosting a watch party with FREE pizza & soda 🍕🥤

🕗 8 PM EDT
🗓️: Tuesday, March 10th
⚔️:
📍: Esports Arena - InfoCision Stadium 🏟️

See you there 🦘

03/06/2026

Join us this weekend at twitch.tv/zipsesports for our annual charity stream! We are raising money for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and childhood cancer research. Donate today and view our stream schedule at this link! https://tiltify.com//zips-esports-alsf-2026