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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​

Tentative Schedule

All regular season, makeup, and playoff dates below are tentative and subject to change to accommodate school calendars and platform onboarding. The State Finals (Saturday, December 5, 2026) at the University of Michigan-Flint is CONFIRMED.

  • Pre-Season / Onboarding (M-F): September 7 – September 18, 2026 (2 Weeks) (Tentative)
  • Regular Season (M-F): September 21 – November 6, 2026 (7 Weeks) (Tentative)
  • Makeup / Buffer Week (M-F): November 9 – November 13, 2026 (No Competition) (Tentative)
  • Post-Season / Playoffs (M-F): November 16 – November 20, 2026 (Tentative)
  • 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

Weekly game days, formats, and titles for the Fall 2026 season are currently To Be Announced (TBA) and will be published once finalized by the Board of Directors.

Proposed Game Titles (TBA)​

Historically, our Fall offerings include:

  • Valorant (5v5)
  • Rocket League (3v3 crews / 2v2)
  • Apex Legends (TDM)
  • Rainbow Six Siege (5v5)
  • Smash Bros Ultimate (Crews / Solos)
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  • Other titles currently under evaluation

🏆 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. Game-specific manuals will be updated as the game titles for Fall 2026 are finalized.

🆘 Support & Contact​

Primary Contact​

This packet is updated regularly. Last updated: May 20, 2026