We provide a robust online platform that enables schools to easily build and manage teams, check schedules, and track stats, all with real-time support.
Our platform partner, PlayVS, is where varsity esports happens. As a varsity athlete, the level of competition never stops improving and that makes your potential championship that much more impressive. Students have the opportunity to compete in 11 of the most popular game titles for FREE (as of 11/14/23). Student athletes can join a team and represent their school in competitions across the state in an unrivaled esports experience!
- Chess (PC/Mac/Tablet/Mobile, 3 players)
- Middle School
- High School – Regional League
- Fortnite (Cross-Platform, 2 players per team)
- High School Only – Regional League
- Hearthstone (PC/Console, 3 players)
- High School Only – Regional League
- League of Legends (PC & Mac, 5 players)
- High School Only – JV & Varsity State Leagues
- Madden NFL (PS5, Xbox Series X/S & PC, Solo player)
- Middle School
- High School – State League
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch, 4 players)
- Middle School
- High School – JV & Varsity State Leagues
- NBA 2K25 (PS5 & Xbox Series X/S, Solo player)
- Middle School
- High School – State League
- Overwatch2 (PC/Console, 5 players)
- High School Only – JV & Varsity State Leagues
- Rocket League (PC/Console, 3 players)
- Middle School (13+)
- High School – JV & Varsity State Leagues
- Splatoon 3 (Nintendo Switch, 4 players)
- Middle School
- High School – JV & Varsity State Leagues
- Street Fighter 6 (Cross-Platform, 3 Players)
- High School Only – Regional
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Switch, 3 players)
- Middle School
- High School – JV & Varsity State Leagues
- Valorant (PC, 5 players)
- High School Only – JV & Varsity State Leagues
*Schools may only enter one team in each Varsity Division per game title. Multiple teams may be entered in the JV Division. Click here to read the full JV and Varsity Division Policy.
The official home of Michigan high school esports page contains registration information, season info, titles, league standings, statistics, and past champions; schedule a consultation or sign up to get started. Visit the PlayVS Michigan Page
View MHSEL Fact Sheet updated August 2024
View MHSEL Infographic updated February 2024
Why MHSEL? updated August 2024
State League Game Title Policy updated June 2023
Past Michigan State Champions
- 2020-21 School Year
- League of Legends Fall 2020: East Kentwood High School
- Rocket League Fall 2020: Dakota High School
- League of Legends Spring 2021: Troy High School
- Rocket League Spring 2021: Dakota High School
- 2021-22 School Year
- League of Legends Fall 2021: East Kentwood High School
- Rocket League Fall 2021: Dakota High School
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fall 2021: Novi High School
- League of Legends Spring 2022: Bloomfield Hills High School
- Rocket League Spring 2022: Byron Center High School
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spring 2022: Bloomfield Hills High School
- 2022-23 School Year
- League of Legends Fall 2022: Novi High School
- Rocket League Fall 2022: Divine Child High School
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fall 2022: Bloomfield Hills High School
- League of Legends Spring 2023: Novi High School
- Rocket League Spring 2023: Linden High School
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spring 2023: Rochester Adams High School
- 2023-24 School Year
- Madden NFL24 Fall 2023: East Kentwood High School
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Fall 2023: Richmond High School
- Overwatch 2 Fall 2023: Rockford High School
- Rocket League Fall 2023: Linden High School
- Splatoon 3 Fall 2023: West Bloomfield High School
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fall 2023: Detroit Catholic Central High School
- League of Legends Spring 2024: East Kentwood High School
- Madden NFL24 Spring 2024: Taylor High School
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Spring 2024: Richmond High School
- NBA 2K Spring 2024: Belleville High School
- Overwatch 2 Spring 2024: Rockford High School
- Rocket League Spring 2024: Detroit Catholic Central High School
- Splatoon 3 Spring 2024: Bloomfield Hills High School
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate (Main) Spring 2024: Detroit Catholic Central High School
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate (Silver) Spring 2024: Northville High School
- Valorant Spring 2024: Novi High School
Who's Playing?
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Google Map of Schools for the 2024 Spring Season
List of Schools that have Participated in MHSEL (coming soon)
MHSEL Community E-Newsletter | Game On
The goal of this publication is to provide educators with important announcements, information and insight on all things esports and its connection to students and education. Featuring a mix of media, Game On has content that has been curated and created by students, coaches, administrators, college and professional gamers, and industry professionals. The esports movement is continuing to grow and MHSEL wants to help schools harness the power of competitive gaming to support student opportunities and inclusivity.