FORGE Scholastic Esports Championship, presented by the Army National Guard

The Army National Guard will present the newly rebranded FORGE Scholastic Esports Championship, returning May 15–17, 2026, to the Boeing Center at Tech Port San Antonio. Hosted and produced by Rally Cry, North America’s premier in-person scholastic esports competition enters a new era in 2026 — expanding beyond championship play to create structured pathways connecting competition, education, and career opportunity.

Formerly known as the Scholastic Esports Championship, the event now integrates Rally Cry’s FORGE program, a national ecosystem designed to help students forge ahead in their studies, professional ambitions, and leadership journeys. With the Army National Guard's support, the championship underscores a shared commitment to empowering students with tangible pathways to growth, both inside and outside the arena.

In partnership with ECAC, EGF, NECC and SAMSAT R20, we'll be hosting the best of the best in scholastic and collegiate competition across 10+ game titles on all three event days.

On Satuday during the event, join Insight, ESC20, and Rally Cry for a one-day esports professional development seminar designed for educators at all experience levels. Whether you're looking to get started or run an established program looking to grow, walk away with actionable tools, connections, and a clear path to build or scale your esports program.

• Beginner & advanced breakout sessions
• Funding, hardware, and program strategy deep dives
• Career pathways and collegiate esports insights
• Peer collaboration
• Event backstage tour + networking lunch
• Interactive planning session

These seminars are limited to San Antonio-area faculty, staff, and administrators so registration is required. Anyone interested can register their spot using the form link below. Lunch will be provided.

Info: (REGISTATION REQUIRED - SEE OVERVIEW) New to esports? This session breaks down the basics—what esports is, how programs operate, and why it’s rapidly growing in schools and communities. Perfect for educators, administrators, and newcomers.

Info: (REGISTATION REQUIRED - SEE OVERVIEW) Already running an esports initiative? Explore strategies to scale your program, improve competition structures, and deepen student engagement with proven best practices.

Info: (REGISTATION REQUIRED - SEE OVERVIEW) Learn how to integrate esports into academics. This session covers foundational curriculum ideas, student benefits, and how to align gaming with educational outcomes.

Info: (REGISTATION REQUIRED - SEE OVERVIEW) Take your academic esports offerings to the next level. Discover advanced curriculum design, cross-disciplinary opportunities, and measurable student success strategies.

Info: (REGISTATION REQUIRED - SEE OVERVIEW) Funding your esports program doesn’t have to be a challenge. Explore grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and creative budgeting techniques to build and sustain your initiative.

Info: (REGISTATION REQUIRED - SEE OVERVIEW) Esports is more than playing games. Discover the wide range of career paths—from broadcasting and marketing to coaching and event production—and how students can get started.

Info: (REGISTATION REQUIRED - SEE OVERVIEW) Get hands-on insight into the tech powering esports. Learn about PCs, peripherals, networking, and how to build a high-performance setup within your budget.

Info: (REGISTATION REQUIRED - SEE OVERVIEW) Bridge the gap between K-12 and college esports programs. Learn how to create pathways for students, build partnerships, and support recruitment opportunities.

Info: (REGISTATION REQUIRED - SEE OVERVIEW) Go behind the scenes of a live esports venue. See how events are produced, from staging and broadcasting to player management and operations.

Info: (REGISTATION REQUIRED - SEE OVERVIEW) Join an open discussion with experienced esports coaches. Share challenges, exchange ideas, and gain practical insights on team management, training, and competition.

Info: (REGISTATION REQUIRED - SEE OVERVIEW) Explore the local esports ecosystem in San Antonio. Learn about community initiatives, regional opportunities, and how to get involved in the growing scene.

Info: (REGISTATION REQUIRED - SEE OVERVIEW) Collaborate and strategize in this hands-on session focused on the future of esports. Work through real-world scenarios, set goals, and leave with actionable plans.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Boeing Center at Tech Port, 3331 General Hudnell Drive, San Antonio, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Get App