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FEATURE |ESPORTS
Here is a comparison
of some of the leading esports leagues available to students. All information is current as of the spring 2019 season.
2018-19
National Federation of State High School Associations
League of Legends, Rocket League, Smite (3)
N/A* Yes
$64 per student, per season
League
High School Esports League (HSEL)
North American Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF)
PlayVS
2013
2017-18
National Association of Collegiate Esports
Orange County Department of Education, Samueli Foundation, UCI Esports
Counter-Strike: Global
Offensive, Dragon Ball Fighterz, Fortnite Battle Royale, Hearthstone, League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege (10)
League of Legends
for the season-long tournament; Fortnite, NHL ’19 and Rocket League for mini- tournaments (4)
1,500 schools; 35,000 students
180 schools; 2,500 students
Yes
No
Year launched
Partnerships & affiliations
Games offered
Number of participants
For profit?
Pricing
Solo Pass: $25 per player, per season
Team Pass: $157.50 per season for up to 7 players
Club Pass: $400 per season for up to 20 players
School Pass: $700 per season for an unlimited number of players
Free
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