This Spring, PlayVS and Nintendo welcome Mario Kart to their game lineup

PlayVS is proud to be the official scholastic partner of Nintendo with the addition of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Splatoon 2 games for our high school leagues this past fall, and now Mario Kart 8 Deluxe this spring! 

As the premier provider for students in the ever-growing world of competitive gaming, PlayVS is excited to offer a brand new genre of gaming to our platform - racing. 

High school enrollment for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is now open, so schools can start building out their teams to compete in the Spring season today. 

The PlayVS Spring Season will kick-off with pre-season January 31, 2021 and run through the end of April. Schools interested in starting an esports program just need to visit PlayVS.com to sign up. 

How PlayVS Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Leagues Will Work

• Teams consist of four (4) starting players, with up to four substitute players
• Matches will be played on Thursdays, starting at 4pm local time
• Teams may compete with two (2) Switches, but it is recommended that each player have their own Switch Console
• Regular season matches will be played in a Best of 3 series

For more information about Mario Kart, click here. 

Early Bird Promotion 

Schools that enroll a team in any Nintendo game (Mario Kart, Splatoon 2 or Super Smash Brothers Ultimate) by December 31st, 2021, will be eligible to receive a Nintendo Switch System Bundle (while supplies last)! Each bundle will include a Nintendo Switch System, an ethernet adapter, a corresponding game code and a Nintendo Online membership. 

Supplies are limited. Limit 1 bundle per school. Schools that received a Nintendo Switch System bundle as part of our Fall ‘21 promotions are not eligible. Full terms and conditions can be found here.

If you’re a high school student or faculty member interested in competing this upcoming season, enroll today at PlayVS.com.