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The 2026 National Tournament event features top teams from select youth esports leagues and competitions across the United States. Championship accolades, trophies and medals, and collegiate scholarship prizing are all on the line at this event. The 2026 National Tournament will feature competitions for Fortnite (Duos), Overwatch, Valorant, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Solos).
The battle to become the National Champion will take place on Friday and Saturday, July 10th and 11th. Teams have the option to compete from one of the following venues across the United States:
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Contender Esports: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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North Carolina Esports Academy: Cary, North Carolina
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XP League Frisco: Frisco, Texas
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Ready Up Gaming Lounge: York, Pennsylvania
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XP League Franklin: Franklin, Tennessee
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Idaho Location Announcing Soon
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California Location Announcing Soon
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5+ Additional Locations Announcing Soon
This annual event has awarded $9,800 in college scholarships to players since 2021, and the 2026 Nationals will feature our largest scholarship prize pool to date.
Top teams from dozens of youth esports leagues across the United States will be invited to participate in the AEA's 2026 National Tournament. Do you believe your team deserves an invite? Reach out to admin@amateuresports.org for more information on the team invitation process, or to connect us with a league that you feel should be involved.
Check back soon for more information on approved venue sites as well as competition rulebooks.