Competition

Experience the Excitement of Esports in the
Premier K-12 Gaming League

More so than any other sport, competitive gaming has the power to bring people together. In the inclusive and all-welcoming world of esports, your students who may not otherwise engage in traditional sports or after-school activities will get the opportunity to shine and build meaningful connections!

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USAEL at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas

Your Students' Favorite Game Titles

Students in the US Academic Esports League compete in age-appropriate video games based on their grade level. We work with your staff to select the best games for your students.

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Structure

Turn your School into a Top Esports Team

We offer opportunities for competition throughout the year. Once your school joins the US Academic Esports League, we open league play to as many students from each school as are interested in participating:

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Multiple Entry Points

Teams are able to join the league for the fall, spring, or both.

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Structured Practice

Teams opt-in to weekly scrims with similarly skilled opponents.

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Weekly Matches

Teams play one official match per week alongside their coach

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Local Matchmaking

We pair teams with local opponents at their skill level

Learn to Run Esports Competitions

Whether you have an established esports team, have been involved in another league, or are completely new to the world of esports, we're here to guide you. From recruiting players to organizing competitions, we show you the ropes so you can build an A-list esports team.

Benefits of Competitive K-12 Esports

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Enhancing Students' Social and Emotional Well-being

Esports programs in school offer opportunities for students to develop social skills, build relationships, and enhance their emotional well-being through collaborative activities and supportive interactions with peers and mentors.

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Improving School Attendance and Academic Performance

Research shows that participation in after-school programs correlates with improved attendance and academic performance, as these programs provide additional learning support and a structured environment that reinforces educational goals.

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Creating a Sense of Community and Belonging

Being part of a team fosters a sense of community, providing students with a supportive network of peers and mentors who share common interests and goals, promoting a sense of belonging and positive identity development.

Our K-12 Esports Programs in Action

See what our customers have to say about us.

“The biggest thing that I've learned through working with the students and going through the curriculum is building a team and working on communication skills. Those are skills that not only help them within the classroom but they can also take outside of school and into the real world.”

Steven Van Smaalen

Math Teacher, Santiago M.S.

“The students learn a lot...a considerable amount about teamwork, and how to win, and how to lose, and how to be respectful...from the parent side, I really really liked the program.”

Justine

Parent of Esports Student

“It's not just kids playing video games, there's more to it. Don't be afraid to try something new. It can really give students who don't have a place to fit in an area where this is their forte. Something that will help them connect in the education process.”

Jim D'Agostino

Principal, Santiago M.S.

Bring Academic Esports to Your School

As educators, we take an education-first approach to esports. Boost engagement and academic performance with the best esports program for schools.

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