Who should apply
Institutionally recognized collegiate esports programs fielding varsity teams. Applications are reviewed and do not guarantee acceptance.
Founding membership applications open
Apply to Become a Founding Member.
Black Cat Esports is selecting 16 collegiate esports programs to become the Founding Members of BCE Premier.
Inaugural membership fee
$250 per institution. There are no separate BCE per-team entry fees for eligible varsity teams. Payment is not required with the application.
Team participation
Each member may enter one varsity team in each supported title. Institutions choose the titles that fit their programs and do not need to enter all 10.
Competition
The online inaugural season begins in late January 2027, with a structured regular season followed by playoffs/postseason.
What Founding Members receive
Competition, a member voice, and historical recognition.
- BCE Premier membership for the inaugural season
- One varsity entry per supported title
- Regular-season competition
- Postseason/playoff eligibility
- One institutional vote
- Two-thirds institutional approval for major league decisions
- Opportunity to help shape BCE during its formative stage
- Permanent BCE Premier Founding Member recognition
How to apply
A short institutional application.
- Download the fillable PDF or editable DOCX.
- Complete the institution, contact, program, and expected-title sections.
- Email the completed application to membership@blackcatesports.com.
- BCE will review it and follow up with the institutional contact.
No player rosters, student names, eligibility records, payment information, Discord usernames, or detailed schedules are requested at this stage.