New Jersey, it's championship time.

New Jersey's top high school and middle school esports teams made it through the season. Now they play for state titles (and the belt) in Rocket League, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Marvel Rivals.

Find your school, bring your crew, and get loud.

What you'll see

Three stages, all day. We will crown 16 state champions
The Turnpike. Our live whip-around desk. Student hosts bounce between all three stages to catch the biggest plays, comebacks, and title moments as they happen.
A broadcast run by students. Students run the cameras, replay, graphics, casting, and the desk. Look behind the players, and you'll see them working.
College competition. Teams from the GSE Collegiate Conference compete on the road to their own titles in Rocket League and Smash Crews.
Unified League. Our Unified competitors battle for the top spot on the Nintendo World Championships leaderboard.

Between matches

Be a part of the action! Walk-up tournaments include:
- Wii Sports (Wii)
- Dragon Ball FighterZ / Injustice 2 (PS5)
- Smash 64 (N64)
- FIFA / NBA2k (PS5)
- Super Bomberman (Switch)
- Super Smash Bros. Melee / Soul Calibur 2 (GameCube)
- Gang Beasts / Human: Fall Flat / Racing Bros (PS4)
College Row: meet college esports programs and admissions staff.
Collision Comics is back. Find or trade for your favorite comic or Pokémon!
Vendor Row: Shop gaming gear, apparel, collectibles, and more from local vendors.
Food Trucks: Breakfast and Lunch Food Trucks from 9 am to 4 pm.

Event details

When: Saturday, November 21. Doors open at 8 AM. Competition starts at 9 AM.
Where: Georgian Court University Wellness Center, 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, NJ
Tickets: $10. We are a nonprofit, so ticket sales go right back into running events like this for students.
Parking: Plenty of free parking outside the wellness center.
Can't make it? Watch every stage live for free on Twitch.

Whether you're competing for a state title, cheering on your school, checking out colleges, or just coming for the games, there's a place for you here. Expect about 3,000 fans and New Jersey's best teams.

Bring your school. Bring your friends. Let's crown some champions.

Thank you to our supporters

This event is possible because of Lenovo, Intel, SHI, OceanFirst Bank, the Grunin Foundation, and Gameplan. Thank you.

2026 GSE Fall State Championships

For The Belt!