USA Esports announced the formation of the USA Esports Alliance, a coalition of clubs and institutions united to elevate national competition and create new opportunities for players across the country.

Daniel Clerke, Director of Maryville Esports, is serving as President of Esports Operations and emphasized the goal of legitimizing esports in the minds of parents and the broader community.

The organization aims to function as a National Governing Body for esports, modeled after traditional sports bodies, with objectives to sanction competition, establish safety and training standards, and connect K-12 to collegiate and professional play.

President & CEO Jesse Bodony articulated a mission to elevate US performance in international esports while fostering a safe, positive environment for athletes, members, and fans.

The USA Esports board features notable figures from competition, broadcasting, and academia, including Bjornsen “Bjergsen” Bjerg, Jordan “n0thing” Gilbert, Mirna “athxna” Noureldin, Heather “sapphiRe” Mumm, Dr. Bowen Chung, and Daniel Clerke.

The launch situates itself within broader trends, referencing the 2024 IOC decision to approve Olympic esports and outlining a pathway from youth to professional or collegiate levels.

The organization notes the existence of the United States Esports Federation (USEF), which has represented the US in international esports since 2018 and has played a role in qualifying competitors for international events.

USA Esports launched on March 17, 2026 as a nonprofit organization aiming to advocate for federal support and create a youth-to-professional esports pipeline.