Amateur Esports Association
2026 National Tournament
Top teams from select youth esports leagues and competitions across the United States battle for championship accolades, trophies, medals, and collegiate scholarship prizing.
Competition Dates
July 10–11, 2026
Friday & Saturday
Prize Types
Trophies & Medals
Championship accolades
Scholarship Pool
$4,000+
Largest pool to date
Venue Network
10+ Locations
Across the United States
Competition Titles
Games at Nationals
The 2026 National Tournament will feature competitions across five esports titles.
Fortnite
Overwatch
Valorant
Rocket League
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
PC Title Venues
Approved Venue Sites
Teams competing in PC titles have the option to compete from any of the following approved venues across the United States. Additional locations are still being confirmed.
Super Smash Bros. — LAN Event
Players competing in Super Smash Bros. Solos will compete at Warguts Esports in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hosting the SSBU National event at a single location allows for all matches to be played on LAN — a component critical for the highest level of competition in this title.
Collegiate Scholarship Prizing
This annual event has awarded $4,000+ in college scholarships to players since 2021. The 2026 Nationals will feature our largest scholarship prize pool to date.
Team Invitations
Does Your Team Deserve an Invite?
Top teams from dozens of youth esports leagues across the United States will be invited to participate in the AEA's 2026 National Tournament. Reach out for more information on the team invitation process, or to connect us with a league that should be involved.
Contact admin@amateuresports.orgMore Information Coming Soon
Check back soon for more information on approved venue sites as well as competition rulebooks.
Venues are being finalized across the country. All confirmed sites will be published on this page as they are approved.