This article explains the key dates, times, game information, and more for MSEL Winter Warmup. Ensure that all team members are aware of the MSEL GENERAL TOURNAMENT RULES before registration.
Winter Warmup 101
Keep the structured play going in a low-stakes environment and get warmed up for the Spring season! The Winter Warmup event is not a tournament; there are no playoffs, winners, or prizes based on any type of leaderboard placement.
Key Dates
| Item | Date |
| Registration | 11/1 - 2/16 |
| Intramural Play | 1/8 - 2/16 |
Game Information
| Game | Team Size | Platform(s) | Match Length |
| Brawlhalla | 1v1 | Cross-platform | Best of 5 |
| Chess | 1v1 | PC & Mobile | Best of 3 |
|
Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe |
4v4 | Switch™ | Best of 3 |
| Minecraft | Solo BR | Java Edition 1.8x | 4 rounds per Queue |
| Rocket League | 2v2 & 3v3 | Cross-platform | Best of 5 |
|
Splatoon™ 3 |
4v4 | Switch™ | Best of 5 |
| Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate | 1v1 | Switch™ | Best of 5 |
Match Times
Matchups are created using an internal matchmaking queue system. Review our Queue System 101 guide HERE. In the Winter Warmup, participants can join multiple queues in a day!
| Game | Days & Times (in Eastern) |
| ALL GAMES | 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
|
Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate |
Monday |
|
Rocket League 2v2 |
Monday |
| Chess | Monday |
| Minecraft | Tuesday |
| Splatoon™ 3 | Tuesday |
| Brawlhalla | Wednesday |
| Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe | Wednesday |
| Rocket League 3v3 |
Thursday |
Raffle Prizing
Enter to win 1 of 15 MSEL Prize Packs by claiming the associated participation quest (play 5 matches). The prize pack will contain at least three peripherals for your school program!