2026 INFO
2026 INFO
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SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
All times are Eastern (local to Full Sail University).
Day 1 — Thursday, June 25
ARRIVAL & BR PLAY
Fortnite — Check-in 9:00 AM | Tournament play 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Apex Legends — Check-in 1:00 PM | Tournament play 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Day 2 — Friday, June 26
PLAY & BR AWARDS
Fortnite — Check in 8:00 AM | Tournament play/awards 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Apex Legends — Check in 11:00 AM | Tournament play/awards 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Minecraft — Check-in 3:00 PM | Tournament play 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Day 3 — Saturday, June 27
TEAM V TEAM TITLES BEGIN
Valorant — Check-in 8:00 AM | Pool play 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Overwatch — Check-in 8:00 AM | Pool play 9:00 AM–1:30 PM
Marvel Rivals — Check-in 11:00 AM | Pool play 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
Rocket League — Check-in 1:00 PM | Pool play 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Minecraft — Check-in 2:00 PM | Tournament play/awards 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Day 4 — Sunday, June 28
FINALS & AWARDS
ALL TITLES — Check-in 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Rocket League — Top 4 play 9:00 AM–10:00 AM | Finals/awards 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Overwatch — Top 4 play 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | Finals/awards 12:00 PM–2:30 PM
Marvel Rivals — Top 4 play 10:30 AM–12:30 PM | Finals/awards 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
Valorant — Top 4 play 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Finals/awards 4:30 PM–7:00 PM
PRIZING
ESC Nationals 2026 winners will receive Championship Rings for their starting player lineup! View the rings below.
GOOD TO KNOW
Getting There
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 25 minutes from Full Sail University. Teams are responsible for their own transportation. Parking is available on campus.
Wi-Fi
Name: FS-Events
Password: FS3v3nts4Jun
Food
Food trucks will be on campus during the event, and restaurants are nearby. Outside food is allowed on campus but not inside the venues or play arenas.
Equipment
ESC and Full Sail University provide all gaming devices and peripherals on-site. Players may bring their own peripherals (monitors excluded) but not their own devices.
Team Jerseys
All teams must wear matching jerseys during play. Generic ESC jerseys will be available for purchase on-site for players who arrive without one.
If your team needs help designing or purchasing jerseys, we can assist you with this process. If you are interested, reach out to Chris Baarstad for more info.
ESC Discord
All participating teams must have at least one adult coach or moderator in the ESC Discord.
HOTELS
15% OFF ALL CHOICE HOTELS · YEAR-ROUND
Choice Hotels is the preferred hotel partner of ESC, Valhallan, and XP League. Members get 15% off all Choice Hotels stays, year-round. Use it for ESC Nationals travel, regular esports trips, and personal travel for members and families.
Corporate ID: C0001854
For ongoing use, sign in at choicehotels.com, click your name in the top right, select My Profile, and under Company Rates enter ESC as the company and C0001854 as the Corp ID. Once saved, the discount follows you on every booking. We also recommend joining Choice Privileges to earn points on every stay.
Book through the link below, which has our corporate ID built in!
Valhallan, XP League, Valhallan Esports League (VHEL), and Esports Series Championship (ESC) are in no way affiliated with Fortnite (Epic Games), Rainbow Six Siege (Ubisoft), Overwatch 2 (Blizzard Entertainment), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo), Rocket League (Psyonix / Epic Games), Marvel Rivals (NetEase Games / Marvel Games), Apex Legends (Respawn Entertainment / Electronic Arts), Valorant (Riot Games), or Minecraft (Mojang Studios / Microsoft).
All of the aforementioned titles, logos, brands, and any related intellectual property are the sole and exclusive property of Fortnite (Epic Games), Rainbow Six Siege (Ubisoft), Overwatch 2 (Blizzard Entertainment), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo), Rocket League (Psyonix / Epic Games), Marvel Rivals (NetEase Games / Marvel Games), Apex Legends (Respawn Entertainment / Electronic Arts), Valorant (Riot Games), and Minecraft (Mojang Studios / Microsoft), respectively.
Valhallan, XP League, Valhallan Esports League (VHEL), and Esports Series Championship (ESC) are in no way affiliated with Fortnite (Epic Games), Rainbow Six Siege (Ubisoft), Overwatch 2 (Blizzard Entertainment), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo), Rocket League (Psyonix / Epic Games), Marvel Rivals (NetEase Games / Marvel Games), Apex Legends (Respawn Entertainment / Electronic Arts), Valorant (Riot Games), or Minecraft (Mojang Studios / Microsoft).
All of the aforementioned titles, logos, brands, and any related intellectual property are the sole and exclusive property of Fortnite (Epic Games), Rainbow Six Siege (Ubisoft), Overwatch 2 (Blizzard Entertainment), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo), Rocket League (Psyonix / Epic Games), Marvel Rivals (NetEase Games / Marvel Games), Apex Legends (Respawn Entertainment / Electronic Arts), Valorant (Riot Games), and Minecraft (Mojang Studios / Microsoft), respectively.
ATTRACTION TICKETS
Discounted theme park tickets for ESC participants, secured through GO Sports and Valhallan Esports.
Universal Orlando Packages
| Ticket Type | Our Price (tax incl.) | Park Price (before tax) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Day Park-to-Park (ages 3+) Universal Studios + Islands of Adventure |
$185 | up to $249 + tax |
| 2-Day Park-to-Park (ages 3+) Universal Studios + Islands of Adventure |
$265 | up to $435 + tax |
| 1-Day Park-to-Park + 1-Day EPIC Universe (ages 3+) Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure + EPIC Universe |
$345 | up to $456 + tax |
| 3-Day Park-to-Park (ages 3+) Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure + EPIC Universe |
$430 | up to $584 + tax |
| 3-Day Park-to-Park with Volcano Bay (ages 3+) Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay + EPIC Universe |
$460 | up to $621 + tax |
Seaworld Orlando Packages
| Ticket Type | Our Price (tax incl.) | Park Price (before tax) |
|---|---|---|
| SeaWorld 1-Day 1-Park | $90 | $130 + tax |
| Aquatica 1-Day 1-Park | $48 | $77 + tax |
| SeaWorld + Aquatica Combo Visit second park within 14 days |
$120 | $135 + tax |
Order Deadline: Sunday, June 7, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Universal Tickets Valid: June 22 – July 1, 2026
SeaWorld Tickets Valid: Up to one year after purchase date
All ticket sales are final. Universal Express Passes are not included but can be purchased separately through Universal’s website or at the park.
EVENT REGISTRATION & FEES
REGISTRATION
You may only register if you received an official invitation via email. All invited teams must complete the registration form within two weeks of qualification.
Complete one registration form per invited team to ESC Nationals.
If you need any assistance with content on the registration forms, reach out to ESC Staff.
EVENT FEES
Registration Fee Deadline: Monday, April 13, 2026. Teams qualifying via Spring Series play have two weeks from the day of qualification to complete registration and pay fees.
To pay registration fees, follow the links provided in the confirmation email sent by ESC Staff.
| Pass Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Player (covers entry for one title) | $185/player |
| Coach (one per team maximum) | $50/coach |
| Spectator | $80/person |
| Family Pass (all members of the same immediate family) | $180 |
Early Bird Spectator Pricing: $60/person — available until June 1, 2026.
Failure to complete payment or registration within the deadline will result in forfeiture of your invitation.
Refund Policy: All registrations and spectator purchases are non-refundable. Refunds only issued if ESC is formally cancelled by the organizers.