The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has selected the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) as the Official Esports Provider of the CIF Esports Initiative. NASEF shares the core values and mission of CIF regarding education-based opportunities for the students of California, with our model that connects gameplay and competition to meaningful education around life and career skills.

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How to Register

Step 0:

If you haven't yet, register for a free account on the NASEF website to unlock student opportunities in esports.

Step 1:

Step 2:

Create your teams and add players

Step 3:

ON OCTOBER 1st, 2024, enroll in the CIF Esports Initiative x NASEF league based on level of competition, Varsity (1 team) or JV/Exhibition (Unlimited teams)

Step 4:

Pay the CIF for the CIF Esports Initiative x NASEF League. The cost will be $100 per school. Registration opens on October 1, 2024 and all payments are due by December 13, 2024. Please contact Chris Fahey at: [email protected] for details on paying by purchase order or for bulk purchases. This will include a single Varsity team per game per school to compete in the CIF Esports Initiative x NASEF League, and an unlimited number of JV teams to play and compete.

Step 5:

Attend one of 4 MANDATORY onboarding calls via Zoom:

10/17/24 at 4:00-5:00pm: Register here.
10/23/24 at 4:00-5:00pm: Register here.
11/21/24 at 4:00-5:00pm: Register here.
12/16/24 at 4:00-5:00pm: Register here.

Ready to play!

Competitive Offerings

NASEF California Fall Open

September 9, 2024 - December 20, 2024

Registration for the NASEF CA Fall open is available now on PlayVS and closes September 20th, 2024

Note: The NASEF CA Fall Open is not a CIF Championship event or part of the CIF Esports Initiative x NASEF Leagues

League of Legends

League of Legends is a free to play team-based game developed by Riot Games. Make epic plays with over 140 champions.

Tuesdays, 4:15pm PST
Teams of 5 vs 5
PC only

Rulebook

Rocket League

Rocket League is a vehicle soccer game developed by Psynoix. A high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem.

Wednesdays, 4:15pm PST
Teams of 3 vs 3
All platforms

Rulebook

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a fighting game published by Nintendo. Gaming icons clash in the ultimate showdown.

Thursdays, 4:15pm PST
Teams of 3 vs 3
Nintendo Switch only

Rulebook

NBA2K25

NBA2K25 is an immersive basketball experience developed by Visual Concepts. Experience the sports simulation based on the NBA.

Wednesdays, 4:15pm PST
1 vs 1
Playstation 5 or Xbox Console (X|S)

Rulebook

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 is a kart racing game developed by Nintendo.

Wednesdays, 4:15pm PST
4 player team
Nintendo Switch only

Rulebook

Madden NFL 25

Madden NFL 25 is an immersive football experience developed by EA Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts.

Thursdays, 4:15pm PST
1 vs 1
Playstation 5, PC, or Xbox Console (X|S)

Rulebook

CIF Esports Initiative x NASEF Regular Season