Minnesota Varsity League (MNVL) Winter State Finals at St. Cloud State University!

The moment you've been waiting for is here! Get ready for the exciting best-of-Fenworks MN Esports competition, taking place on March 20-21, 2027, featuring schools from across the state. Explore this page for all the details about your state tournament!
Tournament Starts In:

Details

Date: Saturday – Sunday, March 20-21, 2027

Location: Atwood Memorial Center | St. Cloud State University | 651 1st Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Admissions Fees: 

  • Ticket information will be announced closer to the tournament. 

Tournament Information

All award ceremonies will happen immediately following the championship match for that game title.

The schedule is subject to change. All times are in Central Time (CT).
The listed times are suggestions, as matches will start after the previous one is finished.
Please arrive at your match location at least one hour before your scheduled match time.

The schedule will be annouced once registrations have closed for the winter season.

Brackets will be available once the season has finished. 

Thursday, February 22 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Memorial Union Social Stairs
This panel of collegiate esports experts will tell you how to succeed at the next level. Coach Ryan Kraus (UND) will be there in person, joined online by Alyssa Duran (Shenandoah University) and Mark Deppe (UC Irvine). These panelists will talk about the habits of successful athletes in their programs, common stumbling blocks to avoid, and how their players improve, among other topics. This is a Q and A panel in which you can ask your burning questions about the collegiate esports scene.

Below are all the changes to the rulesets for the tournament.
Anything not listed here will follow regular season rulesets.
For the season rulesets, please click here.

The state tournament rulesets will be annouced once registrations have closed for the winter season. Brackets will be available after the season has ended.
Can’t make it to the event? Check out our live stream. We will be streaming all the Main Stage games. 
 Click the links below to access the streams.

Setups:
The tournament venue will provide all PC setups, including a mouse, mousepad, keyboard, and headset.

What Should I Bring:
Peripherals: Mouse and Keyboard (headsets will be provided; personal headsets will not be allowed)
Controller: Players must bring their own controller(s), as Fenworks will not provide any controllers on-site. If a player brings a controller, ensure the controller's cord is also brought. Bluetooth connections are not permitted.

KNOW YOUR SETTINGS so that you can get prepared quickly before your match.
Students should be ready to set up all the equipment they bring promptly. They cannot download custom drivers/etc. All outside equipment will be inspected by Fenworks staff before use in tournament play.

Extraneous Circumstances: All teams should continue to play unless directed by Fenworks Admin, regardless of any extraneous circumstances. 

Please make sure you label all equipment with contact information!

**Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart Competitors**
All competitors MUST bring their own switch with a docking station, power cord, and desired controllers. If you are participating in Mario Kart, the Switch MUST have access to online play. One switch per team is needed. If you would like to use a headset, please also make sure to bring one with an AUX port.

No backup accounts will be available.
Students must have access to their own accounts or school accounts and use them during the competition.

Discord Login
Players attending the state tournament will be required to log in using their own Discord account if they want to use it for communication. Otherwise, players will use the in-game voice communication if they do not use Discord. Please make sure you have two-factor authentication ready.

Players must have their account information ready to log in at match time.
Fenworks recommends that all students test their logins before attending the tournament and bring their phone for any two-factor verification when logging in. For all titles, players should be prepared to alter any settings/key bindings they’ll need (in-game) if they are not carried over from their primary account. We recommend taking a picture of your settings page for future reference.

Chess will not be held online at the State Tournament. Physical boards will be used. Fenworks will provide all chessboards and clocks. 

Players will need their Epic Games Login Information. 

Players will need their Riot ID Login Information.

No login is needed; however, the students should know the controller scheme and be able to create it quickly.

Players will need their account login information from their platform. That might be Steam, Epic Games, Xbox, or PlayStation. Regardless of the platform a player uses, they will log into the Epic Games Launcher. Epic Games Launcher supports logins from Steam, Epic Games, Xbox, or PlayStation accounts. 

Players will need their Microsoft Account Login information that owns Minecraft Java.

Players will need their Epic Games Login Information.

Console players must make an Epic Games account and link it to their console account. Follow this guide to this: https://www.rocketleague.com/activate/

No login is needed; however, the students should know the controller scheme and be able to create it quickly.

Players will need their Riot ID Login Information.

Host Information

Atwood Memorial Center is circled on the map and is the location of the MNVL State Finals. The address is 651 First Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301. Buses can drop students off on 6th street in front of Atwood, take a left down 1st Ave and then another left onto 4th street to get to lot C on the corner of 4th Ave and 5th street. This will be the bus only parking lot.  

Parking for everyone else will have a couple options. They will be able to use lot V between 8th and 9th street and 5th Ave S.  Please note there are 3 different V lots all right next to each other. Street parking west of 5th Ave S is also free. Please note that you cannot park within 15 feet of the street corner, or you will get a parking ticket. If you would like to park closer, the 4th Ave parking ramp, located on 4th Ave and 6th street, is $1.50/hr. or $5.00/day and will be first come first serve.
Teams will travel across the state of Minnesota to attend the tournament. Be sure to check how long your trip is expected to take to St. Cloud so you can arrive with plenty of time to register and settle in.

Teams are responsible for their own accommodations and arrangements.
Here is a list of hotels in the area.

We are currently working on securing hotel blocks. More information will be annouced soon.
The following dining options will be available at the event.

More information about the Atwood Dining Options can be found here. 

Cash and Card are accepted.

  • Friday:‍ ‍7:30a – 7:00p

  • Saturday: 10:00a – 2:00p and 4:30p – 7:00p

The dining hall will be open. It is ~$13.50 for an all-you-can-eat-buffet.

Fuel your day with a world of flavor at Garvey Commons, our all-you-care-to-eat buffet at St. Cloud State University! From classic American comfort food to bold international bites, our dining hall has something for every craving. Build your perfect bowl at the Mongolian grill, grab a fresh-made deli sandwich, pile on the greens at the salad bar, or dive into pasta, pizza, tacos, and more. Whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, we’ve got you covered with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily. Come hungry, leave happy!

  • Friday: 11:00a – 4:00p

  • Saturday: Closed

Bibigo to-go’s Korean flavors help you make the most of every mouthful. Create your own bowl of bibimbap, selecting meat, vegetables and sauces to go with your base (white rice, fried rice, noodles, salad). Life tastes bibi-better when you live delicious.

  • Friday: 10:30a – 3:00p

  • Saturday: 12:00p – 5:00p

Home of the Original Chicken Sandwich, Chick-fil-A also offers favorites such as waffle fries, handspun milkshakes and freshly squeezed lemonade. 

  • Friday: 7:30a – 1:00p
  • Saturday: Closed

Einstein’s Bros. Bagels offers handcrafted hot and cold Caribou Coffee drinks, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, baked goods and snacks to fuel your day.

  • Friday: 7:30a – 4:00p

  • Saturday: 9:00a – 12:00p

We Proudly Serve Starbucks at the Red & Black Coffee Co. is more than just great coffee. Whether you’re searching for something new to warm your mug, seeking the best brew method for your favorite blend or exploring our rarest offerings, you’ve come to the right place.

  • Friday: 8:00a – 9:00p

  • Saturday: 10:00a – 9:00p

The Market features your favorite grab-and-go convenience items along with a variety of prepared foods, grocery items and personal care products.

More information will be available closer to the event.

Meet Your Host

The 2026 - 2027 Esports Tournament is hosted by St Cloud State University!

It's Time to Be Bold
At St. Cloud State University, we’ve redefined what it means to be a state university and have made bold and innovative changes to how we serve our students, resulting in a richer, rewarding and more holistic learning experience from day one.

Our Husky Experience is what truly sets St. Cloud State apart. We provide individualized support combined with a world-class education that equips graduates with the tools and skills needed to succeed in today’s ever-changing world.

Join our inclusive and vibrant campus community where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from, and conduct research alongside professors who are also renowned researchers in their fields. With numerous undergraduate and graduate programs, holding nearly every available national accreditation, you can design an educational experience like none other — and one that is centered around you.

Go Huskies!
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