Garden State Esports
What is Garden State Esports?
A nonprofit competitive gaming league founded by educators during the pandemic to help our students stay connected, Garden State Esports has since grown into the largest scholastic league in the country and the organizing body for esports in New Jersey.
Mission
A nonprofit founded by educators, Garden State Esports is the organizing body of scholastic esports for New Jersey. Our mission is to create high-quality, student-centered experiences through scholastic esports so ALL students can use esports as a platform to grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
Vision
GSE envisions a future where esports, like traditional sports, is recognized as a key contributor to positive youth development. We aim to lead this change, adapting to the evolving needs of our students and community. Our commitment to academic excellence, diversity, and comprehensive education in esports distinguishes us as a leader in the scholastic esports field.
Values
We cultivate a community that is not simply diverse but genuinely inclusive, where every individual feels valued and has equal opportunities to thrive. 97% of our participants report making at least one new friend and 93% report now having a sense of belonging at school because of esports. More than 75% of students report coming to school more often and trying harder in class because of esports.
Esports fosters a sense of belonging among students
42%
of participants did nothing at their school before joining esports.
97%
of participants make at least one new friend through esports.
72%
of participants say being part of esports motivates them to come to school.
Why join Garden State Esports?
To enhance school culture and foster student belonging through competitive gaming.
School Pride
Easy Integration
Inclusive Leagues
Maximum Impact
Curriculum & Professional Development
Program Evaluation
Collegiate Engagement
Funding Boost
Esports serves as a pathway to workforce readiness
89%
of participants report that their teams' academic requirements motivate them to work harder in school.
68%
of participants want to attend college in New Jersey.
57%
of participants plan to major in STEM fields when they do.
How we play
3 Seasons
2 Levels Of Play
1 League
Championship Seasons - Compete for a state title in a 7-week season against local rivals with your top team!
Contender Seasons - A relaxed 6-week season with unlimited participation for schools seeking casual play
Valkyrie & Unified Leagues - additional leagues to make sure everyone has a chance to get in the game
Click Here for full 2024-2025 Schedule
Fall Season: 9/17 - 10/31
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Winter Season: 12/3 - 1/31
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Spring Season: 3/4 - 4/24
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Where we are
Unlock the full potential of scholastic esports with Garden State Esports: join today and elevate student engagement, foster a sense of belonging, and compete at the highest level with schools across New Jersey!
Thank you to our partners!
