# www.playvs.com

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## Homepage

- [Transforming Communities Through Gaming](/site-root.html): PlayVS is North America’s leading scholastic and collegiate gaming platform, helping students unlock the educational, social, and personal benefits of competitive gaming. Gaming Concepts’ award-winning gaming curriculum is dedicated to building structured, community-driven pathways into competitive gaming and digital careers. Through its innovative curriculum and immersive programming, Gaming Concepts empowers students with the skills, teamwork, leadership, and strategic thinking required to succeed both in and outside the classroom. PlayVS is the official esports partner of the NFHS Network, the Special Olympics, and more than 40 state and regional organizations across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more at playvs.com (734 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [PlayVS and Nintendo of America Renew Partnership to Expand Competitive Play at the High School and Middle School Levels](/playvs-and-nintendo-of-america-renew-partnership-to-expand-competitive-play-at-the-high-school-and-middle-school-levels.html): The Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate, Splatoon™ 3, and Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe games will continue to be key to PlayVS leagues across the U.S. and Canada (910 words)
- [PlayVS and USA TODAY High School Sports Announce Inaugural National Esports Signing Day to Celebrate New Collegiate Gamers](/playvs-and-usa-today-high-school-sports-announce-inaugural-national-esports-signing-day-to-celebrate-new-collegiate-gamers.html): Across the U.S., esports are empowering students in their college search and helping to secure scholarships for talented athletes (976 words)
- [ESPORTS OVERVIEW](/esports-overview/index.html) (637 words)
- [NASCAR & iRacing Renew Partnership with PlayVS as the Exclusive Partner for the 2025-26 eNASCAR College iRacing Series](/fall-2020-league-of-legends-high-school-champions/index.html): The new season also marks the racing series' debut on the PlayVS platform and will feature a new competitive format and updated race times. (772 words)
- [PlayVS Launches PlayVS Recruit, Giving Colleges Direct Access to Verified High School Gaming Talent](/playvs-launches-playvs-recruit-giving-colleges-direct-access-to-verified-high-school-gaming-talent.html): The platform connects colleges with verified student competitors across thousands of schools, creating a new pipeline for recruitment through gaming. (931 words)
- [PlayVS and Sony Electronics Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate Scholastic and Collegiate Esports](/sony-inzone-partnership/index.html): INZONE becomes the official gaming hardware partner across the PlayVS Scholastic and College League ecosystems (616 words)
- [PlayVS Teams Up with Army National Guard to Show Students How Competitive Gaming Can Translate to Rewarding Careers](/playvs-partners-with-army-national-guard/index.html) (717 words)
- [PlayVS Partners with The Pokémon Company International to Bring Pokémon UNITE to Scholastic Esports Leagues](/playvs-partners-with-the-pokemon-company-international-to-bring-pokemon-unite-to-scholastic-esports-leagues-2.html): Pokémon makes its competitive scholastic league debut in middle and high schools through the PlayVS platform (618 words)
- [National Football League and PlayVS Announce the First-Ever Madden NFL Youth Championship](/national-football-league-and-playvs-announce-the-first-ever-madden-nfl-youth-championship.html): Students from across the U.S. will compete in Madden NFL 25 at the team and individual levels, participating in healthy competition that promotes skill growth and leadership (850 words)
- [PlayVS to Launch Hockey Gaming Initiative Pilot with the Support of the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund](/all-2020-league-of-legends-high-school-champions/index.html): Starting in three markets, PlayVS is piloting Game On: An NHL/NHLPA Scholastic Gaming Initiative, a no-cost competitive gaming program for young players, combining gameplay on the PlayVS platform with local NHL club engagement through the spring and summer. (825 words)
- [Player Spotlight: Claudia Mauwa](/claudia-mawa/index.html) (837 words)
- [Marzano and Magana Five-Year Study Shows Attendance and Discipline Gains from School Gaming Programs](/marzano-and-magana-study/index.html): Students participating in Gaming Concepts coursework and PlayVS esports added 7–10 instructional days per year and experienced up to 50% fewer disciplinary incidents. (905 words)
- [Triple Threat Champs: Striking Balance Between Esports, School, and Life](/edem-triplets/index.html) (851 words)
- [PlayVS and Palmer Hamilton Esports Partner to Empower Scholastic Esports Programs Nationwide](/playvs-and-palmer-hamilton-esports-partner-to-empower-scholastic-esports-programs-nationwide.html): Through this collaboration, Palmer Hamilton Esports and RESPAWN will engage directly with program directors, coaches, and administrators in the PlayVS ecosystem. Their mission: to help schools design high-quality, ergonomic, and engaging gaming spaces that boost the student experience. (594 words)
- [Collegiate Esports Recruiting 101](/collegiate-esports-recruiting-101/index.html): Learn how to navigate collegiate esports recruiting, connect with coaches, and earn scholarships. Discover how PlayVS helps students expand from high school to college competition. (768 words)
- [PlayVS and Urban One Launch Historic National HBCU Esports Community During Black History Month](/urban-one-partnership/index.html): New initiative within PlayVS College League expands competitive gaming access and visibility for HBCU students nationwide, New initiative within PlayVS College League expands competitive gaming access and visibility for HBCU students nationwide (892 words)
- [PlayVS Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025](/playvs-named-to-fast-companys-annual-list-of-the-worlds-most-innovative-companies-of-2025.html): The leading scholastic esports company has earned a spot within the top ten organizations in the gaming category (877 words)
- [PlayVS Acquires LeagueSpot to Power Global Expansion of Its Scholastic and Collegiate Gaming Network](/playvs-acquires-leaguespot/index.html): LeagueSpot adds enterprise-grade league operations and competition infrastructure, accelerating PlayVS’s international expansion. (651 words)
- [PlayVS College League (PCL) Partners with National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) to Elevate Two-Year College Esports Nationwide](/playvs-college-league-pcl-partners-with-national-junior-college-athletic-association-esports-njcaae-to-elevate-two-year-college-esports-nationwide.html): Show some respect when you see these teams. They're Fall 2020 Champions! (653 words)
- [PlayVS Teams Up with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Epic Games to Celebrate Rocket League’s 10th Anniversary with $100K Scholarship Prize](/playvs-teams-up-with-rensselaer-polytechnic-institute-and-epic-games-to-celebrate-rocket-leagues-10th-anniversary-with-100k-scholarship-prize.html): In celebration of Rocket League’s 10th anniversary, PlayVS, the leading amateur esports platform, teamed up with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Epic Games to host Demo Days of Summer– national tournaments giving players ages 13-18 a chance to showcase their skills in the fast-paced, car-based soccer game. (635 words)
- [How Esports is Revolutionizing Teamwork in Schools](/esports-team-building/index.html): Discover how esports is transforming teamwork in schools. Learn how PlayVS helps students develop communication, leadership, and collaboration through scholastic esports programs. (579 words)
- [BAND and PlayVS Partner to Launch State-by-State Communication Hubs for Scholastic Esports](/band-and-playvs-partner-to-launch-state-by-state-communication-hubs-for-scholastic-esports.html): BAND, a group communication platform, has partnered with PlayVS, a leading scholastic esports platform, to provide streamlined communication tools for coaches, players, and parents. This collaboration aims to help manage team logistics and build a strong community within the rapidly growing world of high school esports. (616 words)
- [Introducing PlayVS Middle Schools Esports!](/introducing-playvs-middle-schools-esports/index.html): Our free to play middle school leagues will be centered around team play with the ultimate goal focused on student growth and fun! (579 words)
- [Tottenham Hotspur and PlayVS Launch ‘Game to Glory’ Youth Gaming Challenge](/tottenham-hotspur-and-playvs-launch-game-to-glory-youth-gaming-challenge.html): New initiative engages North American students in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 tournaments and livestreams, combining the passion of soccer with competitive gaming. (698 words)
- [Zenni Optical Teams Up with PlayVS as the Official Eyewear Partner](/zenni-optical-teams-up-with-playvs-as-the-official-eyewear-partner.html): Zenni partners with PlayVS as both the Official Eyewear of PlayVS and the annual PlayVS Cup (777 words)
- [playvs stadium](/stadium/index.html) (272 words)
- [PlayVS & desportz Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Gaming Concepts Curriculum to Indian Schools](/playvs-desportz/index.html): Partnership equips Indian students with digital literacy, STEAM, and career-ready skills through gaming. (706 words)
- [PlayVS Acquires Generation Esports and Playfly College Esports, Forming North America’s Largest Scholastic and Collegiate Esports Network](/playvs-acquires-generation-esports-and-playfly-college-esports-forming-north-americas-largest-scholastic-and-collegiate-esports-network.html): The strategic acquisitions unify 5,500+ K-12 schools and 900+ colleges in one platform, creating one comprehensive, competitive gaming pathway in North America (627 words)
- [Cove Coronado is Forging a New Legacy in Madden NFL 26](/cove-coronado-is-forging-a-new-legacy-in-madden-nfl-26.html) (969 words)
- [National Football League and PlayVS Launch Second Season of the Madden NFL Youth Championship](/national-football-league-and-playvs-launch-second-season-of-the-madden-nfl-youth-championship.html): NFL expands the Madden NFL Youth Championship with Canadian eligibility, revamped tournaments and new grand prize Super Bowl LX trip (693 words)
- [Redefining Education with Esports and Purposeful Play](/redefining-education-with-esports-and-purposeful-play.html): Learn how esports and Purposeful Play are transforming classrooms. Discover how PlayVS and Gaming Concepts help educators connect play, learning, and inclusion in modern educatio (538 words)
- [How Inclusive Esports Programs Empower Students in Schools](/inclusive-esports-programs/index.html): Learn how to create inclusive esports programs that empower students through teamwork, diversity, and education. See how PlayVS helps schools build equitable esports opportunities for every learner. (613 words)
- [PlayVS Study Shows the Positive Impact of Esports on Students’ Mental Health](/playvs-study-shows-the-positive-impact-of-esports-on-students-mental-health.html): The leading varsity esports company polled students and coaches from around North America and found: Esports build bonds, improve grades, boost attendance and foster a powerful sense of community (722 words)
- [How to Start a High School Esports Team in 7 Steps](/how-to-start-a-high-school-esports-team/index.html) (693 words)
- [Alabama AHSAA](/test/index.html) (13 words)
- [JBL Delivers Pro-Level Sound to PlayVS Esports Gamers](/jbl-delivers-pro-level-sound-to-playvs-esports-gamers.html): JBL becomes the official headset partner of PlayVS, elevating the gaming experience for scholastic players across the nation with JBL Quantum headsets (634 words)
- [PlayVS Partners with The Pokémon Company International to Bring Pokémon UNITE to Scholastic Esports Leagues](/playvs-partners-with-the-pokemon-company-international-to-bring-pokemon-unite-to-scholastic-esports-leagues-3.html): Pokémon makes its competitive scholastic league debut in middle and high schools through the PlayVS platform (719 words)
- [The Evolution of Gaming: From Arcades to Esports Arenas](/the-evolution-of-gaming-from-arcades-to-esports-arenas.html): Explore the evolution of gaming from arcades to esports arenas. Learn how PlayVS connects gaming’s rich history to modern scholastic esports programs that empower students through competition and education. (627 words)
- [PlayVS Acquires Vanta Esports, Strengthening the Nation’s Largest Education-Focused Gaming Ecosystem](/playvs-vanta/index.html): Two trusted scholastic esports communities join forces to broaden access to coaching, competition, and education for students nationwide (606 words)
- [Amplifying the Brand While Empowering the Next Generation](/partners/partner-1/index.html) (209 words)
- [Compete in Madden 26 for Your Shot at Super Bowl LX!](/compete-in-madden-26-for-your-shot-at-super-bowl-lx.html) (327 words)
- [The PlayVS College League (PCL) Launches to Transform Collegiate Esports](/pcl-launch/index.html): PlayVS Expands Collegiate Esports Platform to 1,000+ Campuses for the 2025–2026 Season  (445 words)
- [What Is High School Esports and Why Is It Growing So Fast?](/what-is-high-school-esports/index.html) (560 words)
- [PlayVS Named to Inc. Magazine’s List of Best Workplaces of 2024](/playvs-named-to-inc-magazines-list-of-best-workplaces-of-2024.html): PlayVS is recognized amongst thousands of submissions for their dedication to attract, develop, and maintain a positive company culture for employees (443 words)
- [PlayVS and Skillprint Partner to Bring the Power of Play to Student Well-being and Growth](/playvs-and-skillprint-partner-to-bring-the-power-of-play-to-student-well-being-and-growth.html): PlayVS, the leading platform for scholastic gaming and youth engagement, is announcing a new partnership with Skillprint, a pioneer in game-based wellness and learning. Together, the two companies will bring the science of play into competitive gaming communities across schools, helping students not only sharpen their skills but also build resilience, focus, and confidence through play. (593 words)
- [The PlayVS College League Launches to Transform Collegiate Esports](/the-playvs-college-league-launches-to-transform-collegiate-esports.html): A new era of college esports has arrived. PlayFly College Esports is now officially the PlayVS College League (PCL). (504 words)
- [Fall 2025 Scholastic Update](/news-f25-scholastic-update-1/index.html): In celebration of Rocket League’s 10th anniversary, PlayVS, the leading amateur esports platform, teamed up with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Epic Games to host Demo Days of Summer– national tournaments giving players ages 13-18 a chance to showcase their skills in the fast-paced, car-based soccer game. (465 words)
- [Why Join the Official High School Esports Platform](/official-high-school-esports-platform/index.html): Discover how joining an official high school esports platform like PlayVS helps students build teamwork, leadership, and career-ready skills through structured competition and inclusive opportunities. (548 words)
- [PlayVS Partners with Extron to Elevate Scholastic Esports with Professional AV Technology](/playvs-partners-with-extron-to-elevate-scholastic-esports-with-professional-av-technology.html): At PlayVS, our mission has always been to help students unlock the benefits of competitive gaming. Today, we’re proud to announce a new partnership with Extron, a worldwide leader in audiovisual solutions, to take scholastic esports experiences to the next level. (319 words)

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