WE ARE PLAYVS!
Hear how our work powers a world-class gaming experience.
Founded in 2018, PlayVS was built on the belief that everyone should have access to esports, regardless of skill level. We provide the infrastructure that powers amateur competitive gaming—offering the most popular titles, real-time stats, coaching tools, and on-demand support. In short, we make esports easy.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create transformative opportunities for personal growth and skill development through gaming.
Our Vision
– What we’re building toward –
To be the inclusive global gaming ecosystem that enriches lives and unlocks boundless opportunities for all
250K+
Students on platform
7K+
Schools & universities
6M+
hours on platform every year
5M+
In Scholarships awarded
Our Values
Be An Owner
Approach every task with a sense of ownership, driving accountability, integrity, and a sense of pride in all you do.
Community-Experience First
Commit to anticipating and exceeding all customer needs, creating unforgettable experiences that keep the community connected, engaged, and delighted.
Teamwork
Recognize that we level up together. Cultivate a culture where collaboration unlocks the full potential of our diverse talents and empowers us to achieve extraordinary results.
Always Shows Up
Be consistently present and engaged, demonstrating unwavering dedication and bias toward action in every endeavor.
Craft and Innovation
Blend honed mastery with courageous innovation to foster continuous improvement and surpass expectations.
Our People
PlayVS is built by talented, driven people.
PlayVS has given me the opportunity to turn my love for sports into something bigger—helping young people find belonging, build skills, and step into future careers in tech. It’s a place where innovation meets purpose, and where I’ve been supported every step of the way.
Olivia Zehner
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Through PlayVS, I have been able to blend my love for gaming with my aspiration to assist young people in honing their abilities and accomplishing their objectives. My work is a tribute to my younger self who didn’t have the chance to partake in sanctioned scholastic esports competitions.
Aaron Kelley
Senior Marketing Manager
I found a home at PlayVS. From customer support to league operations, my journey with this incredible team has allowed me to combine my passions for gaming & competition. Each season, we’ve been able to craft experiences that provide opportunities for students to build community and discover their passions. Establishing a clear path from scholastic video game player to industry professional is simply something I couldn’t say no to.
Logan Trent
Senior Live Operations Associate
I love working for PlayVS because of the opportunities we are able to provide students through video games. We are working hard to build a sustainable, structured, community-driven esports ecosystem for the next generation!
Jacob Hernandez
Scholastic Partnerships Manager
As an engineer leader at PlayVS, I get to build technology that directly impacts students by powering competitions at scale. It’s rewarding to know that the systems we design help create meaningful opportunities for young people to connect, grow, and succeed through gaming.
Alyvia Moss
Software Engineer