VESL 2025–2026 Esports Playbook
OverviewSeason Guidance • Updated periodically
Our VESL 2025–2026 Esports Playbook is a guide for the Fall 2025–Spring 2026 esports season: how the league runs, expectations, and where to find key resources.
Eligibility
RequirementsStudents: must be registered on The NotWork & verified by the Teacher Liaison to participate in esports events, including games and open tournaments.
Warning: Teams must meet roster minimums to compete each week. Subs are recommended, but not required.
LeagueOS
Platform
How to Join:
Once you have registered on The NotWork and have been verified by a teacher, you will be sent an email with your exclusive VESL LeagueOS invite link.
Once you have registered on The NotWork and have been verified by a teacher, you will be sent an email with your exclusive VESL LeagueOS invite link.
When to Expect:
Invites are sent out once a day to newly verified students.
Check your email for communications from VESL Ops staff.
Invites are sent out once a day to newly verified students.
Check your email for communications from VESL Ops staff.
League Structure
Format- Two splits across the school year (Fall & Spring)
- Tiered play (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3) to match skill and program age
- League operations and match communication via LeagueOS
Season Info
Timeline- Tryouts: Sept 15th - 26th
- Preseason: Oct 6th - 10th
- Split 1 / "Regular Season": Oct 12th - Nov 21st
- LCQ: Nov 22nd - 23rd
- Playoffs: Dec 1st - 13th
Game start times will be between 6pm - 8pm for the school teams that play from home.
Schools that play at their school campuses will have adjusted schedules to accomodate this as best as possible.
Game Schedule
Weekly- Monday: Marvel Rivals
- Tuesday: SSBU
- Wednesday: Valorant
- Thursday: Rocket League
College Football 26 will be held over 3 weeks as a tournament-style event. Top performers will be invited to State Championships in the spring.
Coaching Model
SupportCOMING SOON!!
Coaching sessions with Esports coaches will be available for booking on a first-come, first-served basis.Support
Help
Questions? Contact our team:
https://support.thenotwork.org
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