Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Ten University of Texas at Austin students traveled to Sydney, Australia, to represent the Longhorns on a global stage. Hosted by the University of New South Wales, the 2026 Academic Esports World Tournament brought together eight international universities for a week of intense competition.
From Rocket League and Valorant to creative Game Jams and high-stakes debates, see how our "ragtag" team of neuroscientists, informatics majors, and RTF students scaled up against some pro players.
Ten University of Texas at Austin students traveled to Sydney, Australia, to represent the Longhorns on a global stage. Hosted by the University of New South Wales, the 2026 Academic Esports World Tournament brought together eight international universities for a week of intense competition.
From Rocket League and Valorant to creative Game Jams and high-stakes debates, see how our "ragtag" team of neuroscientists, informatics majors, and RTF students scaled up against some pro players.
