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MiHSEF Fall 2026 Season Packet

📋 Season Overview​

Michigan High School Esports Federation is a free-to-join non-profit organization offering competitive esports for Michigan high schools. Founded and operated by local educators, MiHSEF ensures the highest quality student experience and competition.

🎯 Our Mission​

  • By Educators: 100% volunteer-run by Michigan teachers and coaches
  • For Students: Focused entirely on student growth and opportunities
  • Inclusive Sport: Welcoming teams at any experience level

📅 Important Dates​

Key Season Dates​

  • Pre-Season / Onboarding (M-F): September 7 – September 18, 2026 (2 Weeks)
  • Regular Season (M-F): September 21 – November 6, 2026 (7 Weeks)
  • Makeup / Buffer Week (M-F): November 9 – November 13, 2026 (No Competition)
  • Post-Season / Playoffs (M-F): November 16 – November 20, 2026
  • Thanksgiving Break (M-F): November 23 – November 27, 2026 (No Competition)
  • State Finals: Saturday, December 5, 2026 (CONFIRMED)

🕐 Weekly Game Schedule​

All games start at 4:00 PM EST

Official Game Titles​

Varsity / Premier (In-Person State Championship)​

  • Rocket League (3v3)
  • Valorant
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Crews)
  • Marvel Rivals
  • Apex Legends (Battle Royale)
  • College Football 26

High School Secondary (Virtual State Championship)​

  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Solos)* (Top players may receive an invite to in-person state championships)
  • Rainbow Six Siege
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2v2v2v2)

Middle School (In-Person State Championship)​

  • Mario Kart Duos
  • Rocket League Duos
  • SSBU Duos
  • Valorant Trios

🏆 State Finals - Fall 2026​

  • Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026 (CONFIRMED)
  • Location: University of Michigan-Flint Recreation Center
  • Details: Full shoutcasting, in-person championship games. Matches and ticketing details are To Be Announced (TBA).

📝 School Registration​

Registration deadlines, platform claim links, and platform-specific onboarding instructions for the Fall 2026 season are To Be Announced (TBA).

General Onboarding Flow​

  1. Membership Agreement: All participating schools must have a completed agreement on file.
  2. Discord Presence: Advisors and coaches are required to join the official MiHSEF Discord for communication and match-day support.
  3. Roster Verification: Roster requirements and lock dates will be announced alongside the platform setup instructions.

⚖️ Rules & Policies​

For our general competition rules and handbook, please refer to our General Rules & Policies.

🆘 Support & Contact​

Primary Contact​

This packet is updated regularly. Last updated: August 5, 2026