Esports Events

From national tournaments at a real esports arena to coordinated field trips to inspire your gamers, the USAEL is here to make your students’ esports dreams a reality.

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Gamerfest 2024

USAEL National Esports Championships at the HyperX Arena

Finalists in the USAEL Madden championship tournament got to experience what it’s like to be a pro esports player: competing on the big stage at HyperX Arena in Las Vegas, with coverage from professional shoutcasters and esports hosts.

Fieldtrip

Riot Games Studio and Esports Arena Tour

Esports students and Educators from LAUSD and Anaheim UHSD got the opportunity to discover where the magic happens: the studio where some of their favorite video games are created. They also got to see behind the scenes of the Riot esports arena and watch a professional match live!

Events and Conferences

Explore our calendar for a variety of exciting events, whether you want to chat with us in-person at a conference or discover more about esports through our educational webinars.

Webinars

Learn more about academic esports and the future of esports in K12 education through our thoughtful webinars.

Past Webinars

Meet the US Academic Esports League Team

January 25, 2024

Meet the US Academic Esports League Team

Meet the USAEL team in this insightful webinar featuring the dynamic team members behind the USA Esports League (USAEL) team! Meet our talented team members as they share their diverse backgrounds and educational journeys in esports, academics, and gaming. Discover the unique paths that led them to the exciting world of USAEL, how their experiences shaped their careers, and the role they play in fostering esports excellence. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the minds driving innovation in the esports and education landscape!

Esports in Education Insights from Educators

July 25, 2023

Esports in Education Insights from Educators

In this webinar, our expert panelists will share their experiences and expertise on how esports can be incorporated in k-12, talk about the benefits of esports, the role of esports coaches, and how esports can be used as a tool for learning and personal growth. With an expert panel consisting of esports coordinators, and former and active school administrators, don't miss this opportunity to learn and gain valuable insights into the world of academic esports!

The 3 Do's and Dont's of Bringing Esports to Your Campus

June 8, 2023

The 3 Do's and Dont's of Bringing Esports to Your Campus

Explore how to create an inclusive and supportive esports culture in your school, and gain practical advice on the technical and logistical aspects of running an esports program in a school. From selecting the right games to setting up equipment, our speakers will guide you through the process, offering a wealth of knowledge to educators, administrators, and parents alike.

Careers in Esports Series

Your students will explore a plethora of STEM & esports careers with our exclusive webinar series, featuring industry experts, professional players, your favorite game developers, and more.

Meet a STEM Learning Coach: Shad Lacefield

7/30/2024 12:42 PM

Meet a STEM Learning Coach: Shad Lacefield

Join us for an insightful conversation as Rich and Peter from the USAEL sit down with Shad Lacefield, STEM Learning Coach.

Meet a Director of Esports: James Shilkret

6/20/2024 12:42 PM

Meet a Director of Esports: James Shilkret

Join us for an insightful conversation as Rich and Peter from the USAEL sit down with James Shilkret, Director of Esports at Ubisoft

Meet a VP of Product Innovation: Diana Hughes

5/24/2024 4:00 PM

Meet a VP of Product Innovation: Diana Hughes

Join us for an insightful conversation as Rich and Peter from the USAEL sit down with Diana Hughes, VP of Product Innovation and AI at Age of Learning

Meet a Product Marketing Manager: Robert Oles

5/9/2024 4:00 PM

Meet a Product Marketing Manager: Robert Oles

Join us for an informative and enriching conversation as Rich and Peter from the USAEL sit down with Robert Oles, a Product Marketing Manager at Kabam

3/29/2024 4:00 PM

Meet a Video Game Designer: Matt Makuch

Join us for an insightful conversation as Rich and Peter from the USAEL sit down with Matt Makuch, a Senior Technical Designer at Sony Bend Studio.

Meet a Game Production Engineer: Jordan Runyan

2/28/2024 4:00 PM

Meet a Game Production Engineer: Jordan Runyan

Join us for an enlightening webinar in our Careers in Esports series featuring Jordan Runyan, Senior Production Engineer from Bungie

Meet the Team Behind the US Academic Esports League

1/25/2024 4:00 PM

Meet the Team Behind the US Academic Esports League

Join us for an engaging webinar in our Careers in Esports series featuring our very own USAEL team.

Meet an Esports Director: Jay Deshong and Sky Kauweloa

12/19/2023 4:00 PM

Meet an Esports Director: Jay Deshong and Sky Kauweloa

Join us for an enlightening webinar in our Careers in Esports series featuring Jason Deshong and Sky Kauweloa, Collegiate Directors at University of Hawaii and Grand Canyon University

Meet an Esports Physical Therapist: Dr. Matt Hwu from 1HP

11/28/2023 4:00 PM

Meet an Esports Physical Therapist: Dr. Matt Hwu from 1HP

Join us for an enlightening webinar in our Careers in Esports series featuring Dr. Matt Hwu, CEO and founder of 1HP.

Meet a Game Developer: Andrew from Frost Giant Studios

10/24/2023 4:00 PM

Meet a Game Developer: Andrew from Frost Giant Studios

Learn about the exciting career field of game development from Andrew Sabri, engineering director at Frost Giant Studios.

9/19/2023 4:00 PM

Meet a Pro Player: Jake from OWL

Join us for an informative webinar featuring a pro ex-Overwatch League player and coach for the Houston Outlaws esports team, and current OWL analyst for Activision-Blizzard.