An Illinois-based nonprofit organization that aims to support Illinois high schools through their esports journey, from creation to competition.
We are a non-profit organization that supports all high schools in Illinois that are interested in stepping into the world of esports through competition and student engagement opportunities.
These are games currently supported by the IHSEA.
Overwatch 2 is a team-based multiplayer tactical game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment.
Learn moreLeague of Legends (LoL), commonly referred to as League, is a 2009 multiplayer online battle arena video game developed and published by Riot Games.
Learn moreValorant is a free-to-play first-person tactical game developed and published by Riot Games.
Learn moreMario Kart 8 Deluxe is a racing game in the Mario Kart series for the Nintendo Switch which was first released on April 28, 2017. The game is the first Mario game overall to be released for the Nintendo Switch.
Learn moreRocket League is a video game that involves the combination of car racing and soccer, created and developed by Psyonix Studios.
Learn moreSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate is a 2018 crossover fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd. and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch.
Learn moreApex Legends is an online multiplayer battle royale game featuring squads of three players using pre-made characters with distinctive abilities, called "Legends".
Learn moreSplatoon 3 is a third-person shooter video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch.
Learn morePokémon Unite (stylized as Pokémon UNITE) is a free-to-play, multiplayer online battle arena video game developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by The Pokémon Company for Android and iOS and by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch.
Learn moreCounter-Strike 2 (CS2) is a first-person shooter video game developed by Valve Corporation which is a part of the Counter-Strike series.
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The IHSEA has stipend positions available for that 2023 - 2024 school year!
Newsletter by Ellie Bell, Minooka Esports Coach
Newsletter by Ellie Bell, Minooka Esports Coach
Newsletter by Ellie Bell, Minooka Esports Coach
Newsletter by Ellie Bell, Minooka Esports Coach
By Luka Perez, Senior at Naperville North
IHSEA removes Executive Director and Bookkeeper
IHSEA Summer Update
By Carson ‘googatooga’ Kass, Student at Downers Grove South
Board of Directors Meeting 9/18/22
IHSEA registration is now open!
IHSEA partners with Stay Plugged In to bring college recruitment to Illinois
The Illinois High School Esports Association announces 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
Announcement of our partnership with one of the biggest streaming platforms.