Florence Esports Festival '26 | High School
Prize Pool
$1,400
Overview
Bring your skills to the High School Recruiting Showcase at the 2026 Florence Esports Festival. Connect with fellow players and explore a full-scale esports celebration featuring 100+ gaming setups, racing rigs, VR experiences, and more.
Compete in Marvel Rivals, VALORANT, and Rocket League for a share of the prize pool and a championship title. Showcase your talent in front of college scouts and recruiters seeking the next generation of collegiate esports players.
Explore your collegiate future at a dedicated college fair with representatives from the Peach Belt Conference and other top collegiate programs. On Day 1, watch the official Peach Belt Conference Championship to see collegiate competition in action and discover where your esports journey could lead.
Dates
Sunday November 15th - Sunday November 15th
REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 6 AM ET ON FRIDAY 11/13
PLAYER REGISTRATION
FREE to compete in any competition
Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Walk-in spots are NOT guaranteed.
Bringing a full team? Register with a “Team” Ticket.
Playing solo or bringing a partial team? Register with an “Individual” Ticket. Solo players and partial teams will be matched with players of similar rank. For partial teams, contact a Stay Plugged In admin in the Discord server to identify the teammates you would like to play with.
Required $20 Florence Esports Festival Event Fee
Spots are limited. Register early to secure your place!
INCLUDED IN TICKET
- Showcase your skills in front of collegiate recruiters
- Meet college coaches at the college fair
- Receive a 3-day SPIN subscription code
- Explore collegiate opportunities through college information panels
- Watch the Peach Belt Conference Championship
SPIN Subscription
- Your ticket includes a 3-day subscription pass
- Access all SPIN platform features during your subscription
- Send unlimited messages to college coaches
- Share your contact information with college coaches
- See who has viewed your profile
EVENT POLICIES
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AT ANYTIME AFTER PAYMENT. STAY PLUGGED IN WILL HOLD A CREDIT TO A FUTURE EVENT IF NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS GIVEN AT LEAST 3 WEEKS PRIOR
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES ALLOWED
EVENT STRUCTURE
Schedule is subject to change. Check this page and the Discord server for the latest event updates.
SUNDAY 11/15
- 9:30 AM ET - VALORANT Check-in
- 10:00 AM ET - VALORANT Competition begins
- 11:00 AM ET - Marvel Rivals Check-in
- 11:30 AM ET - Marvel Rivals Competition begins
- 12:00 PM ET - Rocket League Check-in
- 12:30 PM ET - Rocket League Competition begins
Prizing
$1,400 Prize Pool, Winner Takes All
Rocket League - $300
Marvel Rivals - $600
Valorant - $500
VENUE INFORMATION
Florence, SC
Florence Convention Center
Parking Information
Ample parking available
PLAYER REQUIREMENTS
- Have your Discord account login information ready
- Have your game account login information ready
Register Now
BY REGISTERING FOR THE 2026 FLORENCE ESPORTS FESTIVAL HIGH SCHOOL RECRUITING SHOWCASE, YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW ALL EVENT RULES AND PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS. COMPETITION REGISTRATION IS FREE. THE REQUIRED $20 FLORENCE ESPORTS FESTIVAL EVENT FEE MUST BE PAID SEPARATELY FOR VENUE ADMISSION.