HERKIMER, NY, February 19, 2026 — Herkimer County Community College will host its third annual Esports Invitational on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Recreation Gym, located in the Physical Education Building.
The tournament is open to high school students in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Otsego, and
Onondaga counties. Tournament-style rules will apply with each participating school required to supply at least one complete gameplay setup, including cables, monitors, and a copy of Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
Trophies and prizes will be awarded, and lunch will be provided. Tours of the new state-of-the- art Esports Center will be available between rounds. Contact Esports Coach Joshua Lanza at lanzajj@herkimer.edu for additional details and to register.
About Herkimer County Community College: Located in central New York State, just off the NYS Thruway exit 30, Herkimer County Community College is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Herkimer offers a quality and affordable educational experience and is ranked among the top two-year colleges in the nation based on transfer and graduation rates. Herkimer County Community College offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs in art, business, communication arts, criminal justice and law, education, healthcare and service, liberal arts and sciences, and STEM, and is a leading provider of fully online degree programs. The student body of approximately 2,500 students hails from throughout the nation and several foreign countries. With on-campus housing for more than 600 students, a nationally ranked
athletics program, and a variety of student activities, clubs and events, Herkimer County Community College students enjoy the complete college experience. Herkimer County Community College is a fundamental contributor to the economic development of Herkimer County and the South-Central Adirondack region. More information is available at http://www.herkimer.edu.
