Setting up an esports space can feel like a big challenge. This session aims to guide anyone looking for creative ways to establish their scholastic esports program, from setting up their computer lab to finding funding. We’ll start with the basics of designing and equipping your esports space. This will include selecting the right hardware, ensuring the right internet connections, considering program aspects such as streaming and shoutcasting, and more. Funding is often the most challenging aspect of establishing an esports program. Our session will also explore a variety of funding strategies to help you secure the necessary resources to build and sustain your program.