Alienware is excited to return for the 2nd annual Alienware Collegiate Clash LAN Final on Saturday, April 11, hosted at the University of Texas in the Alienware Longhorn Esports Arena. Read more: Alienware Returns with Year 2 of Collegiate Clash in 2026
This year’s invitational features Marvel Rivals and brings together top collegiate esports teams.
After a competitive Qualifier during the week of March 2 - with 24 teams participating - 8 top universities have advanced to UT Austin to battle for the AWCC’26 title.
The Alienware Collegiate Clash stands apart with professional‑grade tournament operations and production powered by Oversight Esports, along with Marvel Rivals casters and popular co‑streamers amplifying the action. The prize pool for the 1st and 2nd place teams includes the latest Alienware hardware, such as the new 16” Area‑51 gaming laptop with OLED display, plus gaming chairs sponsored by Blacklyte.
Onsite at UT Austin, fans can experience:
- “Loot Box”, our new Alienware Arena membership activation game
- A custom Alienware jersey station
- A Streamer POD with top Rivals creators including BigPuffer, Grizzy, and more
- Special guest Deejay Knight (Team Liquid) bringing the hype throughout the event
Tournament play begins at 11:00 AM CST on Saturday, April 11, featuring a double‑elimination bracket.
Join us live at the arena to cheer on your favorite team, or catch the broadcast on the official Marvel Rivals Twitch and YouTube channels.
**Top 8 LAN Finalists: Texas A&M, Georgia Tech, University at Buffalo, Michigan State University, University of Kentucky, Purdue, Winthrop University & Kansas State