Scholastic Esports
League For Schools

Fenworks runs the premiere scholastic esports league across the upper Midwest, giving students structured seasons, coaching, and spirited competition that turn a passion for gaming into skills for their future.

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Trusted by 350+ schools across 8 states

225%

growth in high school esports participation over the past three years

High school esports reporting
280+

colleges offer varsity esports, with $50M in annual scholarships

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56%

of esports players had never joined a school activity before Fenworks

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The Fenworks Difference

Built For Every Kind Of Player

Scholastic esports provides a structured, athletic framework for video gaming in schools. Students participate in officiated regular seasons that mirror traditional sports, giving both competitive players and student creators a hands-on way to represent their school.

Competitive Seasons

Our seasons follow the same structure as the traditional sports in your school; students practice, compete through a scheduled regular season, and play toward a championship.

  • Weekly matches with set schedules, standings, and playoffs
  • Fenworks provides the officiating and builds the schedule, so your coach can focus on the students
  • Teams compete from your own building or online, with no travel or transportation to arrange
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A Title For Every Player

Our games are chosen to reach more than just your most competitive gamers; team titles, solo titles, strategy games, and party classics give more of your student body a way into the program.

  • Team-based and solo titles across multiple genres
  • A published game list, so you can review every title before your school signs on
  • First-time players and seasoned competitors compete in the same program
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Broadcasting Academy

Not every student wants to compete, and the season doesn't ask them to. Our Broadcasting Academy puts students behind the camera and the microphone, casting matches and producing the story of the season.

  • Shoutcasting, live production, and media skills taught through the season
  • Hands-on experience producing live broadcasts of our matches
  • A starting point for students interested in digital media career opportunities
Why Schools Choose Us

A Local First Esports League Built Around Your School

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A Team Who Knows You

When you need us, we're a call away. Plus, you'll always talk with a live team member who knows your school and your season.

2

Full Season Support

Our platform and team handle officiating, coaching, scheduling, and disputes. So once your team is signed up, we do the heavy lifting.

3

A Spot For Every Student

Our esports leagues welcome students who haven't found their fit in traditional sports. As a result, they gain a team and a reason to look forward to school.

4

Skills For Their Future

Students build teamwork, communication, and technology skills that colleges and employers look for, so they leave with a head start on STEM careers.

What Our Schools Say
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MacKenzie Dokkebakken
Activities Director, Benson Public Schools
Participation in esports naturally sparks interest in high-demand fields such as computer science, cybersecurity, and digital media, and the rise of collegiate esports offers students tangible pathways to scholarship. We have also seen students improve their grades and attendance specifically to remain active on the team.
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Matt Ruzek
Rochester Public Schools
In the first year alone, we saw immediate academic improvements among participating students. This year, three graduating seniors are being connected with collegiate esports opportunities at their local community college, options they were unaware of before participating in our program.
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Winter Booth
Warroad High School
The majority (56%) of our current esports players do not participate in any other organized team competition. I've witnessed students with IEPs thrive in this setting. Through inclusive gameplay, esports allows them to showcase skills and talents that may not be apparent in a traditional classroom setting.
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Kale Severson
Activities Director, North Community High School
We are particularly proud of how esports has fostered connection and inclusion for our students with disabilities, allowing them to participate alongside their peers. These students, who might otherwise remain silent observers, are developing the confidence and leadership skills necessary to thrive.
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Timothy Schochenmaier
Superintendent, Central Public Schools
I have watched students who were once quiet or disconnected become engaged members of a team, communicating strategies, encouraging one another, and developing friendships that extend beyond the gaming arena.
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Broc Threinen
Kasson-Mantorville School District
Students gain hands-on experience with hardware, software, networking, and digital media tools. These experiences align with pathways in STEM, computer science, media production, marketing, and information technology.

Common Questions

Costs vary by school. However, most run for a fraction of the cost of a traditional sport, and we will work with you to find the right plan for your school's budget.

No specialist staff required. Your school just needs an adult to serve as the team's GM and adviser, the point of contact who keeps things running on your end; we handle the coaching, officiating, and scheduling from there. We also help build your program around your school and get the right equipment in place.

Our seasons feature popular, school-appropriate titles across multiple genres. As a result, there is a place for every kind of player. The full Fenworks lineup includes:

2XKO * Chess * Fortnite * Guilty Gear Strive * League of Legends * Magic: The Gathering * Marvel Rivals * Mario Kart 8 * Minecraft Bedwars * Pokémon Unite * Rocket League * Super Smash Bros. Ultimate * VALORANT *

* Available titles depend on your state's sanctioning rules and the current season.

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Give Students A New Reason To Show Up

Let us know you want to bring esports to your students, and we'll create a season tailored to your school. Submit our contact form and we'll follow up shortly.

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Proud Member Organization

Fenworks is the state-level member organization of the Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance for North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, a nationwide coalition of educator-run scholastic esports organizations serving K-12 education. Through ISEA, our schools join a unified voice promoting fair play, sportsmanship, and educational enrichment through scholastic esports. Together, we're working to make sure every student has a fair, welcoming place to compete and belong.

Learn About ISEA →