Tiger Gaming League
Tiger Gaming League
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Overview
Join us on the battlefield at the RIT/NTID Tiger Gaming League, designed for high school students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and absolutely love esports. Each year, a series of electrifying virtual showdowns are hosted across various gaming platforms, leading up to a prestigious national championship right here at RIT/NTID.
Imagine yourself competing solo or as part of a fierce team, battling it out with the best of the best. The top deaf and hard-of-hearing contenders from these virtual clashes will earn their spot at the national competition. During the national competition, participants experience playing in adrenaline-pumping matches in RIT's cutting-edge gaming labs and diving deep into workshops on game development and design.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, all high schoolers who are deaf or hard-of-hearing are invited to join the excitement. Form your dream team of top gamers and jump in the action today!
Ready to ignite your gaming journey and seize the championship in the RIT/NTID Tiger Gaming League?
Registration for the 2025 Tiger Gaming League is open!
Registration for our 2025 competitions closes on December 15, 2024.
Virtual Competition
The spring 2025 Tiger Gaming League season will feature six virtual competitions leading up to our National competition in May. Each virtual competition offers a thrilling battle featuring different games and modes every night.
You must be registered with your team and a coach in order to be eligible for any of the virtual competitions. Once registered, you can join us in battle!
Virtual Competition Dates
January 15
Game: Fortnite
Mode: 4v4
January 29
Game: Rocket League
Mode: 3v3
February 12
Game: Fall Guys
Mode: Solo
February 26
Game: Overwatch 2
Mode: 5v5
March 12
Game announcement coming soon
March 26
Game announcement coming soon
National Competition
The National Competition is May 1-4, 2025, on the RIT campus in Rochester, New York. The RIT/NTID Tiger Gaming League team will announce the games and formats for the National Competition after the 2024 virtual competitions conclude.
Competitors who are invited to the National Competition will be able to explore the RIT/NTID campus during their stay. There will be an opportunity for gamers to visit the MAGIC Center and RIT esports gaming lab. You’ll also have a chance to attend a workshop on game development and design and learn about the various game majors that RIT/NTID offers.
The schedule for the 2025 National competition will be available after the conclusion of our virtual competitions.
Registration
Registration for our 2025 Tiger Gaming League competitions is now open! In order to participate, gamers must:
- Be a deaf or hard-of-hearing student enrolled in grades 9-12.
- Join or form a team of five gamers and up to two coaches. If you are a gamer but do not have a team yet, you can sign up as an individual and our Tiger Gaming League staff will help you join a team.
Coaches must register for the players using our registration form:
After you register, you will receive an email from the RIT/NTID Tiger Gaming League with information about our virtual and national competitions. Teams will also receive instructions to join our Discord to stay updated with all competitions.
Required Forms
Gamers must complete the following forms to participate in our virtual competitions:
Gamers who are invited to our national competition must complete the following forms to participate:
Upon completing all forms and required documents, you may email them to tgl@rit.edu with “Tiger Gaming League 2025” in the subject line.
You also may mail all forms and required documents to:
Rochester Institute of Technology
NTID Tiger Gaming League
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604
Or fax all forms and required documents to 585-475-2696.
2024 Tiger Gaming League Winners
2024 Team Winners
1st place – Andrey Artemev & Branson Laird
2nd place – Maloakkai Thuringer & Jacob Adkins
3rd place – Isiah Fowler & Jorge Barojas-Hernandez
2024 Individual Winners
1st place – Harley Freeze
2nd place – Branson Laird
3rd place – Jacob Adkins
2024 Sportsmanship Winner
Quentin Ertoz
Contact Us
The RIT/NTID Tiger Gaming League is supported by the NTID Youth Programs team. For questions about the competitions or for more information, contact us at tgl@rit.edu, by phone at 585-286-4555, or by text at 585-448-9651.