Big games.
Bright minds.
One national league.

PIE League is a school esports competition for primary and intermediate students across Aotearoa. Students can represent their school and play online in a safe, supported environment.

Enter the PIE League Explore the games
GamesRocket League + Clash Royale
Entry feeFree
Registration period9–30 August
League begins31 August

Choose your game

3V3
01TEAM GAME

Rocket League

Rocket-powered football where communication, positioning and quick decision-making matter just as much as flashy goals.

Format
3v3
Platform
PC
Entries
Multiple school teams allowed
Divisions
Competitive + Social
Match time
Thursdays, 12:30 pm
Register a Rocket League team
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1V1
02SOLO GAME

Clash Royale

Head-to-head mobile battles where smart deck choices, timing and calm decision-making can turn a match.

Format
1v1
Platform
Mobile
Entries
Individual students represent their school
Divisions
Competitive + Social
Match time
Tuesdays, 12:30 pm
Register for Clash Royale
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Who can enter?

The league is for students in primary and intermediate school age groups. Primary and intermediate schools compete together. Composite schools may enter eligible students from those year levels. Students may enter both games, provided their match schedules do not clash.

How PIE League works

  1. 1🎮

    Choose a game

    Enter a 3-player Rocket League team, Clash Royale as an individual, or both.

  2. 2📝

    Start registration

    Students can begin the entry on the NZ Esports tournament platform.

  3. 3🏫

    Add a teacher

    A teacher contact must be assigned so the school can approve and support the entry.

  4. 4⚡

    Play online

    Compete in weekly online matches and represent your school across Aotearoa.

From sign-up to finish

9 August 2026

Registrations open

Students and schools can begin entering through the NZ Esports tournament platform.

Healthy gaming is part of the competition.

PIE League is about teamwork, confidence and connection, not just the final score. We encourage students to build healthy routines around sleep, movement, food, schoolwork and time away from screens.

01

Kind, respectful communication

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Regular breaks and movement

03

Balanced screen time and sleep

04

Adults available when support is needed

Book a school wellbeing session

PLAY LIFE BALANCE

  • Game timeReady
  • SleepChecked
  • MovementChecked
  • SchoolworkChecked
FREE SCHOOL SESSION

Resources for schools

Practical guides to help schools start well, support students and create a safe, positive gaming environment.

DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE

The Ultimate Guide to Starting an Esports Club

A complete introduction to equipment, teams, practice, competitions and building a positive school esports environment.

Download the guide
GETTING STARTED

How to Run Your First School Esports Club

A straightforward starting point for setting expectations, finding students and getting the first club sessions underway.

Read the resource
HEALTH & WELLBEING

How Esports Improves Your Wellbeing

Explore the social, emotional and developmental benefits that can come from structured, supported esports participation.

Read the resource
ONLINE SAFETY

How to Stay Safe While Gaming Online

Simple guidance for protecting personal information, responding to harmful behaviour and knowing when to ask an adult for help.

Read the resource
Looking for more?Explore the full NZ Esports resource hub for schools, players and whānau.
View all resources

PIE League winners

Results coming soon

Rocket League

2026 National Champion

The winning school team will be announced here after the league finishes.

Animated purple, lime and blue championship medal

Frequently asked questions

Students in primary and intermediate school age groups may enter. Primary and intermediate schools compete together. Composite schools may enter students who fall within the eligible year levels.

Put your school on the starting line.

Start registration