ASUS ROG Partners with National Esports Collegiate Conference

Esports hardware leader to sponsor NECC National Championships and provide elite gaming tech for student-athletes.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced a strategic partnership with the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC), uniting two leaders committed to advancing the collegiate esports ecosystem. Through this collaboration, ROG will serve as a Title Sponsor of the NECC National Championships in May, providing its high-performance ROG G700 and GM700 gaming desktops to power the competition and ensure an outstanding player experience for student-athletes.

Why it matters

This partnership highlights ROG's dedication to empowering the next generation of digital creators and competitive gamers. By aligning with the NECC, ROG is leveraging esports as a platform for students to build critical skills in areas like STEM, game development, and digital content creation, while also elevating the overall collegiate esports experience.

The details

As part of the partnership, ROG products including the flagship ROG G700 and ROG GM700 gaming desktops will be featured across NECC-sponsored events. These systems are designed to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience with unstoppable performance, optimized thermals, and advanced connectivity to support elite-level competition. The collaboration will also include program support, product integration, research initiatives, and event activations to drive the growth of collegiate esports.

  • The NECC National Championships will take place in May 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

The players

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG)

An ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating the world's best gaming hardware and software, established in 2006.

National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC)

An organization that provides innovative competition experiences, quality broadcasting services, and an inclusive community for collegiate esports, with over 500 participating colleges and universities.

Jenny Chang

Director of Product Marketing at ASUS ROG.

Jacob VanRyn

NECC Commissioner & CEO.

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What they’re saying

“Collegiate esports demand exceptional focus, skill, and dedication, and we're proud to empower athletes with hardware built to meet that level of competition. Through our partnership with NECC, we're ensuring that student‑athletes have access to elite‑level ROG technology that supports their pursuit of peak performance and elevates not only their gaming potential, but also their success in the classroom.”

— Jenny Chang, Director of Product Marketing (ASUS Republic of Gamers)

“Today marks an exciting milestone for collegiate esports. This partnership has been a long time in the making, and we are proud to align with the world's leading gaming hardware brand. Our conversations with the ROG team have always centered on supporting the growth of the collegiate esports community. We're confident this relationship will deliver meaningful value to our member institutions and the student-athletes.”

— Jacob VanRyn, NECC Commissioner & CEO (National Esports Collegiate Conference)

What’s next

The NECC National Championships will take place in May 2026 in San Antonio, Texas, where ROG gaming systems will power the competition.

The takeaway

This partnership between ASUS ROG and the NECC demonstrates the growing importance of esports in the collegiate landscape, as both organizations work to empower student-athletes with access to elite-level gaming technology and opportunities to develop critical skills for the digital future.