Updates
Please check back for changes as new information will be added throughout the season. Season timelines may change for certain esport titles based on any game launches or patch updates.
Game titles may be added between now and the start of the Fall 2026 season.
Alternative schedules will be added once they have been finalized by our partners.
Game versions may be adjusted before the start of the season based on the official release date.
Alternative Schedules and Times
The following state associations and partners will have unique schedules for their \state leagues this upcoming season. Please check back here for updates on new alternative league schedules!
TBD
Check back for changes as new information will be added throughout the season. Season timelines may change for certain esport titles based on any game launches or patch updates.
Important Dates
Event | Dates |
Fall ‘26 Enrollment Opens | 4/29/2026 |
Enrollment Closes | 12/04/2026 |
Preseason | Weeks of 9/8/2026 and 9/15/2026 |
Regular Season | Weeks of 9/22/2026 - 12/8/2026 |
Holiday Breaks | Week of 11/24/2026 |
Holidays
PlayVS will NOT proactively reschedule matches occurring on a holiday. Coaches with matches on holidays are encouraged to reach out to their opponent in advance to request a reschedule. Teams joining the queue should prepare to compete remotely in the event their school is closed on match day.
Match Times
Scheduled Slot: 4:00 PM League Time
Additional Queues: 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM
Weekday | Game/Activity |
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Wednesdays |
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Titles that are updated on a yearly cadence are subject to unique schedules and rulebook changes until the upcoming release date is confirmed by our partners. Esports programs should not purchase these titles until the version used for PlayVS competitions has been confirmed.
Exceptions
Please see the below exceptions for league match times, listed as league time:
TBD
Times may differ between different leagues. Match time will be listed on your league’s page after logging in. Please confirm your school's match time if your state/regional league has multiple time zones.
Middle School Fall ‘26 Schedule
All schools will have the opportunity to play up to 11 regular-season matches over 11 weeks. Teams will join the Recreational Queue to compete each week.
Preseason is optional but participation is strongly recommended!
Preseason
Date: Weeks of 9/7/2026 and 9/14/2026
Week | Date |
1 | 9/7/2026 |
2 | 9/14/2026 |
Regular Season
Date: 9/21/2026 - 12/8/2026
Week | Date |
1 | 9/21/2026 |
2 | 9/28/2026 |
3 | 10/5/2026 |
4 | 10/12/2026 |
5 | 10/19/2026 |
6 | 10/26/2026 |
7 | 11/2/2026 |
8 | 11/09/2026 |
9 | 11/16/2026 |
Thanksgiving Week - No Matches | 11/23/2026 |
10 | 11/30/2026 |
11 | 12/7/2026 |