Building Wisconsin’s Esports Stage
Our events and tournaments form the backbone of Wisconsin’s esports ecosystem, uniting students, communities, and industry leaders alike. Together, they represent the collaboration and excellence that drive the Milwaukee Esports Alliance forward.
Tournaments
Cream City Convergence
Wisconsin’s largest esports tournament at over 1000+ participants, coming from across the country (35 states) and world (7 Countries), Cream City Convergence is the culmination of partnership and collaboration between leading gaming organizations from across the state.
- Milwaukee Esports Alliance
- Magik4 FGC
- Wisconsin Smash
Featuring competitions for the Fighting Game (FGC) and Smash Bro’s communities, C3 is truly a one of a kind event in WI and the midwest.
Learn More: https://www.c3mke.gg/
Eclipse Scholastic Esports Showcase
The Eclipse Scholastic Esports Showcase (ESES) is a regional invitational and career-focused esports experience hosted by the Milwaukee Esports Alliance and Wisconsin High School Esports Association (WIHSEA). The event brings together high-performing high school competitors from across the Midwest for a single-day celebration of competition, career development, and connection.
In 2025, Beloit, Wisconsin played host to the most recent ESES, welcoming schools and players from Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, and North Dakota. From national-level Smash competitors to top-seeded Rocket League teams, this was an unforgettable display of talent and opportunity.
Conferences
Wisconsin Esports Summit
The states premier gathering for esports current and future leaders, the Wisconsin Esports Summit exists to help cultivate a strong and active gaming community – through in-person education, engagement and fun!
- 350+ Attendees
- 150+ Organizations Represented
- Over 20 Vendors
Hosted in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, the event provides a chance to experience the best of WI’s largest metropolitan city, from fantastic hotels to a wide range of culinary destinations – all within walking distance.
Registration for 2026 is now Open! https://bit.ly/WES26
Camps
Camp Rise
Camp RISE is a free summer enrichment and career-exploration program, run in collaboration with Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Recreation, and the City of Milwaukee. Each summer, students from across the city visit the Magik4Gaming Hub for sessions led by Milwaukee Esports Alliance and Magik4Gaming staff, where they explore the evolving world of esports through hands-on gameplay, tournaments, and career-focused workshops.
