HSEL Spring Major '23 Tournament Overview

This article explains the key dates, times, game information, and more for the HSEL Spring Major '23 competition. Please ensure that all team members are aware of the HSEL GENERAL TOURNAMENT RULES before registration. Please see the HSEL Registration Guide for more details on signing up. 

Looking for current Fall Major 22 playoff information? Click the link(s) below:
Nationwide / Rocket League & Valorant / League of Legends

Key Dates

Game Information

• High School Esports League tournaments use an internal skill-based matchmaking queue system. Review our guide HERE.
• Games in bold are completely "free to compete" and do not require the purchase of a battle pass. 

*Cross-platform play enabled. 

**State-based tournament. There is a 16-team minimum per state. In the event this minimum is not reached, teams will be reassigned to the Generation Esports Youth Winner's Circle League of Legends competition. States with 24 or more registrations will unlock an additional queue time. 

Tournament Format

Preseason Information

• Competing in preseason serves as an excellent way for admins and players alike to familiarize themselves with the Generation Esports platform, and QUEUE SYSTEM. 
• Queue times for preseason will mirror the regular-season schedule (see "Queue Times" below). 
• Students can play during any queue window that their game is offered, even on the same day, allowing players to maximize opportunities to prepare for the regular season! 

Queue Times

• HSEL competitions utilize a matchmaking queue system that competitors use to match with opponents. View our Queue System Guide HERE.
• Queue times are presented in Eastern Time Zone. Rocket League and Valorant have regional queue times listed underneath the following table. 

*8 pm queue is unlocked if the state reaches 24 registered rosters. 

ROCKET LEAGUE & VALORANT

• WEDNESDAY - Valorant
• THURSDAY - Rocket League 
• Both Rocket League (Thursdays) and Valorant (Wednesdays) tournaments will be regional competitions. Teams will be competing within one of the specific regions listed below. 
• Playoffs and Finals will be held within each respective region. There will be no interregional play until HSEL Nationals. 
  • Regional champions (1st place) will receive an invitation to HSEL Nationals. 

To determine your region, please see this graphic.

Scrimmages

• Scrimmage windows will be open every Friday, with the exception of the Friday makeup day at the end of the season. Times below are represented in Eastern. 

Makeup Windows

• Saturday (3/25) Friday (3/31) 
• Times are represented in Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise specified. 

Prizing

• There will be $100k in scholarships up for grabs at the Nationals invitational, a culmination of the Fall and Spring Major seasons. More details are to be announced soon!

State Championships (Rocket League & Valorant)