Originally Posted on CTV News Kitchener
January 12, 2025 – Waterloo Region is stepping into the e-sports spotlight this weekend with the WaterLAN E-sports Tournament, a provincial collegiate invitational hosted by the University of Waterloo and Conestoga College.
“It’s a special event where all the teams come across and we get to play in real life next to each other,” said esports athlete, Eric Jun. “So it’s very nice; it’s a new experience for sure.”
With over 120 athletes competing across two popular games, the event is a testament to the explosive growth of esports in the area—and it’s making inclusivity a priority.