ASU School of Arts, Media and Engineering to host AIA 2025 Esports State Championship

The School of Arts, Media and Engineering at ASU will host the 2025 AIA Esports State Championship in collaboration with the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) and Playfly Sports. The championship event will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the San Tan Ford Club at Mountain America Stadium.

The competition will feature top high school teams from across Arizona, battling for the state title in three major esports titles: League of Legends, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros.TM Ultimate. The event will showcase the best student-athletes in high school esports, culminating in an exciting day of competitive gaming and school spirit. The games will include League of Legends, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.  

"We are thrilled to bring together Arizona’s top high school esports talent for this premier event," said Brian Bolitho, chief business development officer at AIA. "The collaboration with the School of Arts, Media and Engineering at ASU and Playfly Sports allows us to elevate the esports experience for student-athletes while providing valuable learning opportunities for ASU students."

The School of Arts, Media and Engineering will host and produce the championship event on behalf of the AIA and Playfly Sports. This initiative provides ASU students with an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event operations and production, further strengthening the bridge between academia and the rapidly growing esports industry.

"Esports is an exciting and rapidly evolving industry, and we’re proud to provide our students with real-world opportunities to be at the forefront of event production and management," said Pavan Turaga, director of the School of Arts, Media and Engineering. "Hosting this championship is a testament to our commitment to innovation, student engagement and growth of esports across our state."

"At Playfly Sports, we are dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete experience and expanding the reach of esports at the high school level," said Playfly Esports Operations Manager Joe Navarro. "We are excited to collaborate with AIA and ASU to deliver an unforgettable championship event for these talented competitors."

Fans, families and gaming enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and support their favorite teams.

For more information, including the schedule, visit playfly.com.