PlayVS & desportz Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Gaming Concepts Curriculum to Indian Schools

Partnership equips Indian students with digital literacy, STEAM, and career-ready skills through gaming.
Player Spotlight: Claudia Mauwa
How One Student Found Confidence, Community, and a Passion Through Esports When Claudia Mauwa walked into the esports room at Omaha Central High School for the first time, she was not sure she would fit in. She had never played team esports before. She had never played a game on a keyboard and mouse. She […]
Cove Coronado is Forging a New Legacy in Madden NFL 26

When Cove Coronado’s plans to play for the high school football team changed, the Lancaster High School senior pivoted to become the school’s pioneering competitive Madden player and a top-ranked Madden Ultimate Team player. Alongside the support of Head Esports Coach, Mario Villalobos, Cove was capable of carving a unique journey to channel his passion […]
PlayVS and Palmer Hamilton Esports Partner to Empower Scholastic Esports Programs Nationwide

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.
PlayVS Partners with Extron to Elevate Scholastic Esports with Professional AV Technology

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.
PlayVS and Skillprint Partner to Bring the Power of Play to Student Well-being and Growth
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.
Compete in Madden 26 for Your Shot at Super Bowl LX!

The Road to Super Bowl LX begins here. The Madden NFL Youth Championship (MYC) Qualifier Tournaments are a series of 2 Madden NFL 26 qualifying tournaments that lead into virtual Finals on January 20th, 2026 for a chance to win a trip to the 2026 Super Bowl. This tournament series is open to middle and […]
National Football League and PlayVS Launch Second Season of the Madden NFL Youth ChampionshipÂ

NFL expands the Madden NFL Youth Championship with Canadian eligibility, revamped tournaments and new grand prize Super Bowl LX trip
The Evolution of Gaming: From Arcades to Esports Arenas

Updated: Feb 23, 2024 From the flashing lights of 1980s arcades to today’s massive esports arenas, gaming’s story is one of community, technology, and innovation. The rise of esports has transformed gaming from casual fun into a professional, educational, and cultural movement. This evolution mirrors the growth of scholastic esports and programs like PlayVS where gaming […]