This article explains the key dates, times, game information, and more for the HSEL Summer Open '22 competition. Please ensure that all team members are aware of the HSEL GENERAL TOURNAMENT RULES before registration.
The Summer Open does not require high school students on the same team to attend the same school (i.e.) "Free Agent" teams are allowed for Summer ONLY. Please see the HSEL Registration Guide for more details on signing up.
Key Dates
| Registration* | 4/25 - N/A |
| Preseason | 5/30 - 6/3 |
| June Reg. Season | 6/6 - 6/24 |
| June Playoffs/Finals | 6/28 - 7/1 |
| July Reg. Season | 7/11 - 7/22 |
| July Playoffs/Finals | 7/25 - 7/29 |
*Players only need to register once to enter into both June and July Summer Open competitions.
Format
Multiple Leaderboard-style stages into a Single Elimination playoff bracket for each month. Playoff #s will be determined by active participants in each game.
JUNE
- Week 1 - 6/6-6/10
- Week 2 6/13-6/17
-
Week 3 (Playoffs) 6/28-7/1
- Top "X" from each week
- Round 1 6/28
- Quarterfinals 6/29
- Semis 6/30
- Finals 7/1
- Top "X" from each week
JULY/AUGUST
- Week 1 7/11-7/15
- Week 2 7/18-7/22
-
Week 3 (Playoffs) 8/1 - 8/4
- Top "X" from each week
- Round 1 8/1
- Quarterfinals 8/2
- Semis 8/3
- Finals 8/4
- Top "X" from each week
Titles & Platforms
- High School Esports League tournaments use an internal skill-based matchmaking queue system. Review our guide HERE.
- The Summer Open is completely free-to-compete! No passes are required.
- Game rules for each title are linked in the table below.
|
Title |
Team Size |
Platforms |
Match Length |
Rule Page |
Playoff Size |
|
CS:GO |
5v5 |
PC |
Bo1 Regular Season Bo3 Playoffs/Finals |
TBD |
|
|
Minecraft: Survival Games |
BR |
Java Edition 1.8x |
1 Match per Day |
TBD |
|
|
Rocket League |
3v3 |
Cross-Platform |
Bo7 All |
TBD |
|
|
Valorant |
5v5 |
PC |
Bo1 Regular Season Bo3 Playoffs/Finals |
TBD |
|
|
Rainbow 6 |
5v5 |
PC |
Bo1 Regular Season Bo3 Playoffs/Finals |
TBD |
|
|
Chess |
1v1 |
PC |
Bo3 Regular Season Bo5 Playoffs/Finals |
TBD |
|
|
Halo: Infinite |
4v4 |
PC, Xbox* |
Bo5 Regular Season & Playoffs Bo7 Finals |
TBD |
|
|
Brawlhalla |
1v1 |
Cross-Platform |
Bo5 Regular Season & Playoffs Bo7 Finals |
TBD |
*Cross-platform play enabled.
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.
Queue Times
- HSEL competitions utilize a matchmaking queue system that competitors will use to match with opponents. View our Queue System Guide HERE.
- Players/Rosters can play up to 5 matches per week & 1 match per day.
- Each week has its own standings & own playoff qualification.
|
Game Title |
Daily Reg. Season Queue Windows (M - F) |
|
CS:GO |
9:00 pm Eastern |
|
Minecraft |
5:00 pm Eastern / 7:00 pm Eastern / 9:00 pm Eastern |
|
Rocket League |
5:00 pm Eastern / 7:00 pm Eastern / 9:00 pm Eastern |
|
Valorant |
5:00 pm Eastern / 7:00 pm Eastern / 9:00 pm Eastern |
|
Rainbow 6 PC |
9:00 pm Eastern |
|
Chess |
7:00 pm Eastern / 9:00 pm Eastern |
|
Halo: Infinite |
9:00 pm Eastern |
|
Brawlhalla |
7:00 pm Eastern / 9:00 pm Eastern |
Prizing
- SCHOLARSHIPS for Rocket League, Valorant, and Brawlhalla.
- Prizes are "per tournament", referring to the competitions held in June and July.
|
Title |
Place |
Prize |
Team Size |
# of prizes |
|
Rocket League |
1st |
$5,000 |
3 |
2 total (1 per tournament) |
|
Rocket League |
2nd |
$2,500 |
3 |
2 total (1 per tournament) |
|
Rocket League |
3rd |
$1,000 |
3 |
2 total (1 per tournament) |
|
Valorant |
1st |
$7,000 |
5 |
2 total (1 per tournament) |
|
Valorant |
2nd |
$3,000 |
5 |
2 total (1 per tournament) |
|
Valorant |
3rd |
$1,500 |
5 |
2 total (1 per tournament) |
|
Brawlhalla |
1st |
$3,000 |
1 |
2 total (1 per tournament) |
|
Brawlhalla |
2nd |
$1,500 |
1 |
2 total (1 per tournament) |
|
Brawlhalla |
3rd |
$500 |
1 |
2 total (1 per tournament) |
- ASUS EQUIPMENT for Rainbow 6, Halo, Chess, Minecraft, and CS:GO.
- Prizes are "per tournament", referring to the competitions held in June and July.
|
Title |
Place |
Prize |
Team Size |
# of prizes |
|
R6 |
1st |
ROG Strix XG32VC 32” Curved Monitor |
5 |
10 (5 per tournament) |
|
R6 |
2nd |
TUF Gaming VG277Q1A 27” Monitor |
5 |
10 (5 per tournament) |
|
R6 |
3rd |
ROG Strix Go Headphones |
5 |
10 (5 per tournament) |
|
Halo |
1st |
ROG Strix XG32VC 32” Curved Monitor |
4 |
8 (4 per tournament) |
|
Halo |
2nd |
TUF Gaming VG277Q1A 27” Monitor |
4 |
8 (4 per tournament) |
|
Halo |
3rd |
ROG Strix Go Headphones |
4 |
8 (4 per tournament) |
|
Minecraft |
1st |
ROG Strix XG32VC 32” Curved Monitor |
1 |
2 (1 per tournament) |
|
Minecraft |
2nd |
TUF Gaming VG277Q1A 27” Monitor |
1 |
2 (1 per tournament) |
|
Minecraft |
3rd |
ROG Strix Go Headphones |
1 |
2 (1 per tournament) |
|
Chess |
1st |
ROG Strix XG32VC 32” Curved Monitor |
1 |
2 (1 per tournament) |
|
Chess |
2nd |
TUF Gaming VG277Q1A 27” Monitor |
1 |
2 (1 per tournament) |
|
Chess |
3rd |
ROG Strix Go Headphones |
1 |
2 (1 per tournament) |
|
CSGO |
1st |
ROG Strix XG32VC 32” Curved Monitor |
5 |
10 (5 per tournament) |
|
CSGO |
2nd |
TUF Gaming VG277Q1A 27” Monitor |
5 |
10 (5 per tournament) |
|
CSGO |
3rd |
ROG Strix Go Headphones |
5 |
10 (5 per tournament) |