Cisco Logo
Logo for CECC May Madness featuring a blue star with laurel branches and the event name.

In the Field of Play Champion Gamers rely on Cisco

The winning plays need a winning network

See how Cisco technology powers the tech behind winning esports team.

Future Ready Students

Through the Cisco Pit Crew Certification and access to NetAcad’s custom esports module, students gain industry-recognized credentials and technical skills that fuel future careers beyond the game.

  • Cisco NetAcad Certifications

  • Esports Specialization Modules

  • Discord Training Sessions

Young man wearing a headset with a microphone working at a computer in an office with multiple monitors.

Smarter Campuses

Participating schools receive a high-level assessment of their esports infrastructure, opening doors for meaningful tech upgrades and deeper collaboration between IT departments and Cisco.

  • Cisco Educator Certifications

  • Campus Infrastructure Analysis

  • Discord AMA’s and White Paper Library

An esports event with an audience, gaming stations, and a large screen showing players and online participants.

Real World Experience

Students selected for the Cisco Pit Crew will earn resume-worthy, hands-on experience by supporting live CECC broadcasts, activations, and backstage event execution alongside Cisco leadership.

  • Real Time Simulation Challenges

  • Riot Games Engagement Zone

  • Pit Crew Awards Ceremony

Large eSports tournament with multiple gaming stations and a stage for competitors, featuring screens displaying game footage and players, with many spectators and participants in the venue.

Cisco x CECC May Madness

Cisco Pit Crew Jersey

Tech-powered, team-first, career-building innovation for gaming and esports.