The Collegiate Fighting Games Conference (CFGC) and the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced a joint-venture today in which the two entities will come together to host a series of fighting game events during the upcoming spring semester.
The event series which includes the titles Street Fighter and Tekken and will feature three monthly events in each title. It will culminate with a championship tournament in each game. The full schedule of events can be found below.
“CFGC’s purpose is to grow the FGC (Fighting Games Community) at the collegiate level and provide access and opportunity to students who play these games and partnering with NECC just makes sense,” said Jason Clark, the CEO of CFGC.
“The FGC is unique in culture and competition, and we’re excited to develop and build this with the NECC to include their schools and competitors!”
The series of monthly events marks the first time that the CFGC and the NECC have come together to serve and promote the fighting game scene within the collegiate esports community.
Albert Rassavong, COO of CFGC continued, "My biggest dream was always to grow the collegiate fighting game scene and I'm glad to continue growing it with NECC!"
“We’re excited to be collaborating with the CFGC team and community on this effort,” said NECC Commissioner / CEO Jacob VanRyn. “Today’s announcement is the result of a lot of discussion and effort over the last few months. We’re hopeful that this is the beginning of a long-term relationship with CFGC that helps support the collegiate fighting games community.”
More information about registration will be released in the coming weeks.
Overall Competition Structure - Spring, 2025
Regular Season: Monthly Double Elimination Bracket
○ February
■ Tekken, Saturday, February 8th
■ Street Fighter, Saturday, February 15th
○ March
■ Tekken, Saturday, March 8th
■ Street Fighter, Saturday, March 15th
○ April
■ Tekken, Saturday, April 12th
■ Street Fighter, Saturday, April 19th
Playoff-Format - Top 16 Double Elimination for each of the two titles
(Seeding based on placement from previous three brackets of competition)
■ Saturday, May 3rd, Tekken and Street Fighter
Finals Tournament: Top 8 Double Elimination for each title
(Seeding based on Playoffs)
■ Saturday, May 10th, Tekken and Street Fighter
ABOUT CFGC
CFGC is committed to empowering every individual within the collegiate fighting games community, fostering a culture of embracement, and providing opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and the pursuit of excellence. By encouraging a spirit of excellence, we aim to create an environment where every participant feels empowered to achieve their highest potential in collegiate esports.
To learn more, inquire on partnerships, or reach out with questions please contact jason@cfgc.gg
ABOUT THE NECC
The NECC fosters innovative competition experiences, provides quality broadcasting services, and works to support an inclusive community within collegiate esports. The NECC was started to provide the collegiate gaming community with the respect it warranted and deserved. The conference prides itself on responding to the needs of its schools, directors, coaches, and most importantly - its players.
With more than 500 colleges and universities currently competing, the NECC strives to be a positive home for the collegiate gaming community.
For more information about the NECC, their schools, games, and community, visit their website at https://necc.gg/
