The Scholastic Esports Championship, presented by Rally Cry, EGF, NECC, and SAMSAT R20 Premier, is set to bring over 200 teams and 1,000 student-athletes together for an exciting weekend of high-level esports competition.
Taking place from Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11 at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas, this event will showcase some of the best collegiate and scholastic esports talent in the nation.
The NECC will be hosting its ‘NECC Nationals’ at the event and will crown champions in its top division in four titles - League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, and Valorant. The conference will also be hosting its ‘Project I’ Championships in each of the four titles at the event as well.
Additional competitions and championship events will be announced in the coming weeks. The three-day event will be open to the public and will be free for charge for anyone to attend.
“We’re extremely excited to be a part of the Scholastic Esports Championship this May,” said NECC Commissioner Jacob VanRyn. “We’re looking forward to bringing a number of our teams to this event and couldn’t be more excited to provide what we are confident will be a tremendous championship event for our NECC community. Special thanks to the Rally Cry team and to all of our partners for their and support in making this event possible.”
Competitors will include hundreds of teams from both the top collegiate programs and the best high school teams throughout North America, making for an electrifying atmosphere as players vie for top honors.
“We are thrilled to host the Scholastic Esports Championship in San Antonio, an event that not only highlights the incredible talent in the esports community but also demonstrates the power of collaboration within the scholastic and collegiate levels of play,” said Adam Rosen, spokesperson for the event.
“This is a great opportunity for students to showcase their skills and passion for esports on a national stage.”
The Scholastic Esports Championship promises to be a weekend filled with thrilling gameplay, dynamic team strategies, and an unforgettable experience for players, coaches, and fans alike.
For more information on the championship in the coming weeks, including event details and championship-specific information, visit NECC.gg or rallycry.gg/scholastic. You can also follow the NECC on any of its social media platforms or join the conference’s discord here
ABOUT RALLY CRY
Rally Cry is a leading esports organization that provides comprehensive support to teams, players, and events, helping to foster a thriving competitive ecosystem for all involved.
ABOUT EGF
The Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF) is dedicated to supporting and advancing competitive gaming programs at the scholastic and collegiate levels, offering opportunities for students to pursue esports excellence.
ABOUT THE NECC
The NECC fosters innovative competition experiences, provides quality broadcasting services, and works to support an inclusive community within collegiate esports. The NECC was started to provide the collegiate gaming community with the respect it warranted and deserved. The conference prides itself on responding to the needs of its schools, directors, coaches, and most importantly - its players.
With more than 500 colleges and universities currently competing, the NECC strives to be a positive home for the collegiate gaming community.
For more information about the NECC, their schools, games, and community, visit their website at https://necc.gg/
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Quick Facts
WHO: We are the NECC (National Esports Collegiate Conference) - the largest collegiate league in North America, proud to be working with more than 500 colleges and universities
WHAT: The 2025 Scholastic Championship where we'll be hosting competition and crowning champions across a number of titles we sponsor
WHERE: The Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. The $70-million-dollar, 130,000 square-foot facility will serve as the host site for this year's championship event
WHY: To host the premier scholastic esports competition and bring together student-athletes, directors, and leaders to celebrate and recognize the emerging scholastic esports scene
WHEN: Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11, 2025
