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NZSS Esports is New Zealand's premier secondary school esports competition, bringing together students from across Aotearoa to connect, compete and represent their schools in some of the most exciting games in the esports world. Whether your school has an established club, or is just looking at starting out, NZSS Esports offers a fun, inclusive and competitive environment for everyone.
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6 Player Team
A superhero-themed battle arena featuring Marvel’s iconic heroes and villains. Students coordinate strategies to outplay their opponents in a series of objectives, all while developing communication, adaptability, and teamwork in fast-paced scenarios.
Individual
The latest evolution of EA’s football series (previously FIFA), offering realistic gameplay that demands teamwork and tactical thinking. It’s the perfect way for students to learn about strategy, cooperation, and fair play.
5 Player Team
A 5v5 mobile arena game where success hinges on teamwork, communication, and fast decision-making. Students collaborate in real-time, fulfilling different roles to outmaneuver opponents on the virtual battlefield.
Individual
A high-speed racing experience combining thrilling tracks with skillful driving. Each short race encourages problem-solving, quick reflexes, and fosters friendly competition in the pursuit of record times.
If none of these games are quite what you are after, you can check out the NZ Esports Schools Competition page to find other sanctioned school competitions running this year.
Confirm and finalise your participating teams. The teacher in charge will have received a form link for the students or teacher to fill out with the team’s details.
Participate in your scheduled league matches. Each game title has a designated day for matches. The schedule will be announced soon.
Qualified teams will be invited to attend the in-person, live LAN event.
Top teams compete in front of a live audience for the title of NZSS Champion.
STARTING OUT
📘 FREE guide to start an Esports club at your school.
Learn how to set up your team, practice, and compete in NZSS Esports.
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ESPORTS IN SCHOOL
🎤 Free health & wellbeing talk covering play-life balance, screentime, sleep, and mental health.
We take into consideration several factors when choosing the games to include each year in NZSS Esports.
If you feel there are games that meet all of these requirements that you’d like to see included next year, reach out to us or write to the publisher and let us know! We’re always working hard to include more titles every year.
