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PlayVS Cup Overview

PlayVS Cup summary, updates, and additional resources

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Event Details

What is the PlayVS Cup?

The PlayVS Cup is a unique national opportunity for the best of the best to face off in a one-of-a-kind virtual esports tournament. Teams that win state and regional finals are invited to compete in the annual PlayVS Cup tournament.

PlayVS will contact all qualifying high schools with information on registering their team for the event.

When is the PlayVS Cup?

The PlayVS Cup takes place annually in the spring. We usually schedule the cup in the weeks following the spring season, after AP and finals testing for most schools have concluded.

Is the PlayVS Cup an in-person tournament?

No, the PlayVS Cup tournament takes place online. Matches are completed through the PlayVS application.


Eligibility

How do I qualify for the PlayVS Cup event?

Schools qualify for the PlayVS Cup by placing first in one full-season league. Even if a school wins both the Fall and Spring leagues, they are only eligible to enroll one team per title in the PlayVS Cup.

If a student from a winning team graduates early, can they still participate in the PlayVS Cup?

Yes, graduating students can participate if they were previously a member of a participating team within one of the scholastic seasons leading up to the PlayVS Cup.


Prizing

Will there be opportunities to earn prizes?

Yes! Once finalized, prizing information is found on our PlayVS Cup Landing Page.

How is prizing distributed for teams with multiple players?

Once a team has been confirmed to earn a prize, verified coaches at the school will be contacted to verify roster eligibility and determine prizing distribution where necessary.


Titles

Which esport titles will be included in PlayVS Cup?

The titles eligible for the PlayVS Cup event vary from season to season. The following titles are included at this time:

  • Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe

  • Marvel Rivals

  • Rocket League

  • Splatoon™ 3

  • Street Fighter 6

  • Super Smash Bros.Ultimate

  • VALORANT

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