2025-26 Project I Information & Calendar
Recently, the NECC shared more information about their plans for Project I for the 2025-26 academic year. The biggest change is that for all NECC members, the opportunity to compete in Project I will be free of charge.
Project 1 signups can be found at project1.leagueos.gg
If schools need help signing up or need a school page to be made on the P1 LeagueOS site, please either create a help ticket or contact Tyler Beck at tyler@neccathletics.com
Project I Registration
Across these 5 titles, each will have either a Fall or a Spring season, followed by post-season playoffs into a Nationals-style tournament at the end of the year.
Competition Days
Project I will follow a similar schedule to main NECC competition, with regular season starting the week of 9/29, and playoffs starting the week of 11/17 for the Fall.
Fall Season
League of Legends - Mondays
Overwatch 2 - Tuesdays
Valorant - Thursdays
Spring Season
Rocket League - Mondays
Marvel Rivals - Thursdays
Project I is open exclusively to NCAA Division I Member Institutions, operated by the NECC and run alongside NECC competition.
Participation for Project I is free for NECC member schools, and non-member schools can participate for $200 for one title or $400 for all five. Each school is limited to one team per game, and more info on what Project I is and the season schedule can be found below.
LeagueOS: https://project1.leagueos.gg/
Tickets: necc.gg > login on top right > login with LeagueOS
Discord: https://discord.gg/29kXDjzwvZ
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 400 colleges and universities currently competing, the NECC strives to be a positive home for the collegiate gaming community.
