Why become a Founding Member?
The inaugural institutions receive competition access, institutional voting rights, an opportunity to shape BCE’s early direction, and permanent historical recognition.
Five-minute institutional overview
Evaluate BCE Premier Founding Membership.
BCE is recruiting 16 institutions for ten online varsity esports competitions beginning in late January 2027.
LeadershipFounded and led by Wayne Ebenroth, Esports Director at the University of Idaho. BCE is independent of the university.
Membership$250 per institution; one varsity team per title; no requirement to enter all 10.
CompetitionOnline regular season followed by playoffs/postseason using predictable weekday windows.
GovernanceOne vote per member; two-thirds approval for major decisions; planned Advisory Board.
RulesStable during the season except when material external or competitive-integrity issues require adjustment.
DisputesPublished rules, designated Rules Enforcers, evidence-based decisions, and a right to appeal.
BroadcastsCampus-led production is optional; BCE does not promise to produce every match.
First identified memberUniversity of Idaho. No other institution is publicly presented as committed.
What BCE is not promising
No guaranteed prize money, travel support, scholarships, production services, sponsorship revenue, or inaugural in-person championship.