Nine organizations renew agreements with PlayVS, reinforcing a shared commitment to the continued growth of scholastic esports
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayVS, the leading scholastic esports competition platform in North America, today announced that it will enter the 2026–27 school year working alongside 25 state and regional partners. The milestone reflects eight years of collaboration with organizations committed to expanding access to esports and establishing it within the trusted framework of school-based sports and activities.
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