New York Mets Esports Invitational

NEW YORK METS ESPORTS INVITATIONAL

A Semester-long academic esports program for NYC Public Schools that culminates in an Esports Career Day at Citi Field.

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 Demo

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

Secure Platform

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

Beginner Friendly

Assisted Scheduling

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

In-Platform Match Chat

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

Games for Elementary, Middle and High School

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

Coaching Resources

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

Student Teams Welcome

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

CURRICULUM

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

COMPETITION

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

VIRTUAL COACH

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

TECH AUDIT

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

QUALIFICATION EVENTS

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

GAME DAY TICKETS

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

ESPORTS DAY

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

VIP BACKSTAGE TOUR

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

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 VIP status 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.

Nov 18 Webinar

Nov 19 Webinar

Interest Form

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 a VIP experience at Citi Field.

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

Marvel Rivals

ES/MS

Smash Ultimate

ES/MS

Rocket League

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, then the Mets game.

Industry recruiters from gaming, sports, and tech
College recruiting and informational booths
Live championships for our esports challenge
VIP Citi Field Tour for student finalists

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 a free informational webinar for all interested schools on November 18 & 19. Click the link 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.

Nov 18 Webinar

Nov 19 Webinar

Interest Form

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