Youth Esports Series (YES)
Youth Esports Series (YES), proudly presented by Gallaudet Esports and Youth Programs, is an online competition designed for deaf and hard of hearing gamers in middle & high school.
We are bringing the thrill of competitive gaming to you! Our mission is to seamlessly translate the competitive spirit found in traditional sports between schools into the realm of Esports, all at no cost to participants. Join us at YES for an unparalleled gaming experience that transcends boundaries and champions inclusivity.
Interested in joining? Game on!
- Games
- Prizes
- First Place
$150 Gift card per player*
- Second Place
$100 Gift card per player*
- Third Place
$50 Gift card per player*
* Choices: Steam, Nintendo, Xbox or Playstation
- Schedule
The Fall and Spring seasons will feature team competitions with traditional regular season scheduling, including playoffs and finals.
Summer 2024
Registration
June 1 – 28
Summer Split #1
July 1 – 28
Summer Split #2
July 29 – August 23
Fall 2025
Registration
September 1 – 27
Regular Season
September 29 – November 6
Playoffs
November 10 – December 8
Finals
December 8 – 11
Spring 2026
Registration
February 2 – 22
Regular Season
February 23 – April 3
Playoffs
April 6 – May 4
Finals
May 4 – 8
- How to Join
Find your Team
If your school already has a team, Great!
Connect with your coach to sign up.
- FAQs
Yes – you can do both! Some games allow you to play individually and some will require a team.
Contact your school’s Esports coach or advisor to see how you can join! If your school does not have one, contact us how you can establish a team. Some of our games can be played individually.
You can either register via the coach at your school or as a free agent, here.
No, you can play from anywhere, whether it’s at home or at school!
Some days, you’ll see that we have more than one game title being played on the same night. You won’t be able to play both titles, but you will be able to play as many nights as you want.
No – there are no costs to participate. This is a virtual competition. However, do ensure that you have the necessary gaming equipment to play!
Our gaming competitions are hosted on Leaguespot, a gaming platform we use to host our competition. With Leaguespot, we bring the excitement of our competitions directly to you in a virtual environment.
We have a competitive lineup for Fall 2025! Games include Rocket League, Fortnite, Fortnite Zero Build and Marvel Rivals and many more available through community game nights.
Yes! We offer community game nights. If interested in participating in a game title to be played during a community game day, please contact Justin or Alec in Discord.
- Contact Us
Contact Us
- Youth Programs
- Edward Miner Gallaudet Memorial Building | #112 & #111
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- (202) 651-2474
Our Partner
Gallaudet University is proud to partner with LeagueSpot, a leading platform for organizing and managing esports competitions.
Our Sponsors
Official member of ECAC
Official member of ECAC
Play and compete anywhere at no cost
Play and compete anywhere at no cost
DeafSpace gaming arena
DeafSpace gaming arena
Why Gallaudet?
Gallaudet University, the world’s only four-year liberal arts university serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students, serves as the educational, social, and political engine of Deaf America. The duty of the university to foster disagreement, debate, and civic engagement is embedded in its role as a higher education institution.
