NEW YORK METS ESPORTS INVITATIONAL

A Semester-long academic esports program for NYC Public Schools that culminates in an Esports Career Day, Mets game, and VIP tour at Citi Field.

New York Mets

AN ALL-INCLUSIVE ESPORTS PROGRAM

We’re teaming up with NYC Public Schools and the New York Mets to offer a comprehensive Spring Semester esports program that brings students across New York City together to learn, compete, and build workforce-ready skills while exploring career pathways in technology, media, design, hospitality, and AI.

Curriculum

Curriculum Demo

Pair our competition with a free demo of our award-winning curriculum.

Security

Secure Platform

Our competition platform is trusted by everyone, from  Riot Games to the Department of Defense.

Beginner friendly

Beginner Friendly

Register to play in less than 5 minutes. Even if you get stuck, we’ll be here to help.

Scheduling

Assisted Scheduling

Have specific days or times you can play? Our admins will find you a match that works for you.

In-platform chat

In-Platform Match Chat

We use a secure in-platform chat for all matches. No Discord required.

Video Games

Games for Elementary, Middle and High School

Age-appropriate competitions for all grade levels, from 3rd to 12th grade.

Resources

Coaching Resources

A free library of coaching resources to help you kickstart your program or esports team.

Team

Student Teams Welcome

Don’t have an esports program? Sign up with your friends.

Curriculum

CURRICULUM

CURRICULUM

A 12-week curriculum focused on building workforce-ready skills.

competition platform

COMPETITION

COMPETITION

A 12-week inter-city esports league with age-appropriate game titles.

VIRTUAL COACH

VIRTUAL COACH

All lessons and gameplay hosted by one of our certified virtual coaches.

rulebook

TECH AUDIT

TECH AUDIT

A free audit of your school’s hardware for program compatibility.

Events

QUALIFICATION EVENTS

QUALIFICATION EVENTS

Multiple qualification events for your students, from esports to art challenges.

Entry tickets

GAME DAY TICKETS

GAME DAY TICKETS

Up to 20 tickets to the Esports Day @ Citi Field and the Mets game.

Video Games

ESPORTS DAY

ESPORTS DAY

A full day of career and college exploration before the Mets game.

VIP experience

VIP BACKSTAGE TOUR

VIP BACKSTAGE TOUR

A special tour of Citi Field’s backstage operations for finalists of the qualification events.

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HOW IT WORKS

STEP 1

Info & PROCUREMENT

Attend an optional informational webinar, then purchase our managed esports program via FAMIS.

Step 2

Semester-long Program

We’ll schedule an onboarding, then help you kickstart your afterschool program.

Step 3

Qualification Challenges

Your students will be able to compete for prizes through multiple qualification challenges.

Step 4

Esports Career Day @ Citi FIeld

Your students will attend a day of esports career exploration at Citi Field, then enjoy the Mets game.

GAME & LEARN

Semester-long Afterschool Program

Once you’ve finished procurement, we’ll work with you to set up an afterschool program managed by a certified virtual coach.

  • Two 75-90-minute afterschool sessions per week
  • Each session will include curriculum-based learning and esports-based competition
  • You’ll provide equipment and a teacher, we’ll provide a virtual coach to run the session alongside the teacher
  • Free professional development course for the teacher included
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QUALIFICATION EVENTS

During the program, your students will have the opportunity to compete in any of our three qualification events for prizes and school pride.

ESPORTS CHALLENGE

Each week, your students will team up to compete in an inter-city esports league for one of the following age-appropriate game titles. Top teams will advance to the playoffs to fight for the top!

MS/HS
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Marvel Rivals

Several Super Smash Bros.
ES/MS
HS

Smash Ultimate

Rocket League gameplay
ES/MS
HS

Rocket League

Minecraft landscape
ES/MS

Minecraft

MINECRAFT CHALLENGE

Over the course of the program, your Minecraft-loving students will work on a themed Minecraft build and submit it for judging.

ART CHALLENGE

Over the course of the program, your artistically-inclined students will work on a themed artwork and submit it for judging.

Esports Career Day @ Citi Field

At the end of the Semester-long program, up to 20 students from your program (plus chaperones) will be invited to an Esports Career Day at Citi Field, where your students will enjoy a full day of career and college exploration.

  • Industry recruiters from gaming, sports, and tech
  • College recruiting and informational booths
  • Live championships for our esports challenge
  • Mets game tickets and VIP stadium tour for all students
Citi Field
USAEL at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas

GETTING STARTED

If you’re interested in participating in the invitational, follow the steps below to learn more and get started. If you’d like to to schedule a call with us to discuss FAMIS alternatives, fill out the interest form.

STEP 1

Attend our Informational Webinar

We’ll be hosting free informational webinars for all interested schools on December 3 & 4, plus an in-person city-wide WBL meeting hosted by NY Public Schools on Dec 10. Click the links below to RSVP.

STEP 2

Purchase through FAMIS

  • Item Number: 800557514
  • Vendor Code: MAS015111
  • Manufacturer’s Name: Managed Esports: Rocket League
  • Cost: $8,500 per site (20 Students)

STEP 3

Onboarding & Tech Audit

Once you’ve purchased through FAMIS, we’ll be in touch to schedule onboarding and professional development for your designated advisor.

FAQ

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I’m new to this. Is there a guide to help me register?

Why would I need a curriculum demo to compete?

How do I get my curriculum demo?

Our school only has a couple gaming devices. Which games can we compete in?

Is this league free? What’s the catch for signing up?

Our IT department doesn’t allow gaming and/or Discord. What can I do?

How does scheduling work? What if I can only play on certain days of the week?

Can a group of students sign up without a parent or teacher?