Our team at Contender eSports is here to serve the Springfield, MO community and surrounding areas by creating the best atmosphere and venue for esports in the world. We believe that the Contender experience is unparalleled and we are privileged to provide it for a city we love. Brett Payne and his team work around the clock to build upon that excellent experience and constantly deliver the next greatest level of customer service.
Brett and his wife Kristi opened the location in February of 2020, it is now the oldest Contender eSports gaming center and among the most visited locations in the company. The Springfield, MO store also has a history of nurturing highly motivated managers and staff. Jesse Skaggs, the first store manager built upon the Contender eSports formula with a keen sense of brand personality and a sports mindset. Jesse and his handpicked staff kickstarted the Springfield store’s popularity and oversaw the growing list of memberships. Following Jesse’s transfer to Director of Corporate Partnerships, Jessica Klutz, Jesse’s personal choice for the manager role continued that explosive trajectory. It helped encourage positivity and equality in the gaming community. Finally, Contender eSports current manager Adrian Frugé has begun emphasizing birthdays, after-school programs, and partnerships that will provide new and exciting opportunities to Springfield families.
eSports is the future, Contender will capitalize on its potential and invent new ways of connecting our community. Contender eSports in Springfield, MO is a LAN center for gamers of all ages and skill levels. Our LAN centers allow gamers to play with friends or large groups without needing to haul their gaming equipment around. Our gaming centers are lively and competitive and have everything gamers need. At Contender eSports, we provide consoles, including PCs, Xbox, PlayStation, other gaming equipment, and all the popular games! Here you can expect friendly competition among friends and other gamers.
Leagues & Tournaments: We offer various events for gamers to join or join the watch room at our locations. These events include local, national, and international tournaments, lock-in parties, game nights, and gaming leagues. We hold events at least twice a month, so check out our tournament schedule for upcoming events.
Training Academies: Our Training Academies feature some of the most popular games and occur several times throughout the year. Our academies are coach-led and offer guided practices twice per week, focusing on individual and team skill development.
Memberships: We offer several types of memberships to fit your needs and schedules. We also have daily rates that are offered in various blocks of time. Check out what options work for you today!
Birthday Parties/Events: At Contender, you can throw your gamer the birthday party of a lifetime! When you let Contender host a birthday party, you leave the planning to us! We provide the games, food, and gifts for your party! Our locations are also the perfect venue spaces for work gatherings, team building, and more!
Summer Camps: Each gaming center offers summer camps for your young gamers. Check out the registration form today!
Contact us today at Contender eSports Springfield for more information!