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Madden Youth Championships
Madden NFL Youth Championship
The Indianapolis Colts and PlayVS are teaming up to help provide esports for schools through the Madden NFL Youth Championship. We're looking for the best youth competitors, ages 13–18, to hit the sticks and dominate the virtual gridiron in Madden NFL 26.
Are you ready to prove you've got what it takes?
Scholastic Leagues
Calling all middle and high school players! Here's your chance to compete in the Madden NFL Youth Championship. Join a team this semester to battle it out in best-of-three 1v1 matches, representing your school in Madden leagues across the country. All you need is one player, one coach—and it's free to compete.
Fall Scholastic Enrollment closes on September 19th, 2025
Open Tournaments
Think you have what it takes to be one of the best in Madden NFL? Compete with your school or fly solo for the chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Registration Deadline: November 7
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Madden NFL Youth Championship?
Youth engagement initiative focused on driving Madden participation in middle and high schools across the country through a variety of gaming competitions. Students will compete on their varsity esports team in our scholastic division and/or individually in short form tournaments under the independent division – culminating in a national, virtual MYC championship where the winner will win a trip to Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
What is the age of participants?
Middle and high school students will be between the ages of 13 and 18.
When do competitions take place?
The scholastic competition will take place across two seasons, Fall and Spring. Students on their varsity esports team will compete across a 14-week season (2 preseason weeks, 8 regular season weeks and 4 post-season). Additionally, all students will have access to compete across two (2) tournaments taking place in November and January.
How do players register?
Players will register via a Madden NFL Youth Championship website.
Do students from participating schools need to be on their esports team to participate?
Yes, for the scholastic division students participating as part of their school program will be on the esports team.
Are the virtual Tournaments taking place bi-monthly open to students from all schools?
Yes, these virtual tournaments will be open to all students ages 13-18 in the US & Canada (ex. Quebec).