Countdown to Nationals
SEASON CALENDAR
2022-23 SEASON CALENDAR
XP League plays 4 seasons / splits per year
Summer 2023 Split
Season Dates
May 30 – August 6, 2023
August 7 - Sept 1, 2023 (Summer Smash)
No matches / practices
June 19 - 25, 2023 (2023 NAF)
June 26 - July 2, 2023 (Independence Day)
June 23 - 25, 2023
Summer Smash
Dates
August 7 - Sept 1, 2023 (Summer Smash)
2023-24 SEASON CALENDAR
XP League plays 4 seasons / splits per year
Fall 2023 Split
Season Dates
Sept 5 – Nov 5, 2023
Casting 101 with SBG
Oct 29 - College Candy Bowl (Valorant)
Nov 10 - League-Wide Open House
No matches / practices
Sept 4, 2023 (Labor Day)
Oct 16 - 22, 2023 (UB Con 2024)
Casting 101 with SBG
Oct 26 7-8:30 PM EST
Join SBG as he shares everything he knows about being an esports caster. He will go over how to get started as a caster, the basics to casting, the different roles on a broadcast, how to improve, and then take some volunteers to practice casting with him! Jump on XP League's community discord server.
THIS IS AN XPL MEMBERS ONLY EVENT.
College Candy Bowl (Valorant)
Oct 29 - 1 PM
The College Candy Bowl is a Valorant tournament designed to give XP League players the opportunity to play with Collegiate Players from across the country, to see, and learn, what it takes to be a Collegiate Player. Each team will consist of 2 Collegiate Players from the same college, and 3–5 players from XPL Locations across the country. We will attempt to pair XPL Locations with Colleges near their location, but exact matches cannot be confirmed.
Open House
Nov 11 - Saturday - More Info Coming
Winter 2023-24 Split
Season Dates
Nov 27, 2023 - February 4, 2024
Nov 28, 2023 - ASK SBG
Dec 2, 2023 - Fortnite The Big Bang
Dec 3, 2023 - XPL COPE Pro-Am
Dec 15-17 - Dream Hack Atlanta
Jan 29-Feb 11 - Winter Cup
Jan 29-Feb 11 - Winter Fest
No matches / practices
Dec 18 - 24, 2023 (Winter Break)
Dec 25 - 31, 2023 (Winter Break)
Winter Cup / Winter Fest
Jan 29 – Feb 17, 2024
EXCLUSIVE XPL EVENT
Winter Cup: Exclusive tournament for the top XP Point earning teams across various games.
Winter Fest: Open to all other teams, ensuring everyone gets a chance to participate.
DOWNLOADS
Fortnite The Big Bang
Dec 2, 2023 @ 2 pm est
OPEN XPL EVENT
The Big Bang is a Fortnite event starting Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 2 PM ET. This event marks a new beginning for Fortnite and features an appearance by Eminem. The experience will be available in the Battle Royale tile in Discover 30 minutes prior, so you can jump in before the event starts to gear up with any of your cosmetics. Invite your friends: the event supports parties of up to four players!
XP League Week #1 will be pushed back.
XPL COPE Pro-Am
Dec 3, 2023 @ 4 pm
EXCLUSIVE XPL EVENT
XP League Macomb & XP League Troy are proud to be hosting the live, COPE x XP League Pro-Am featuring FORTNITE on December 3, 2023, at XP League Macomb, and XP League Troy. The COPE x XP League Pro-Am is designed to raise money for the COPE Community Fund, which is used towards scholarships, grants, and programs for under-served youth. COPE is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Spring 2024 SEASON
Season Dates
Feb 19 – April 21, 2024
Feb 14 - Pal-N-Tine's Duo Cup (Fortnite)
Mar 15 - Pot O' Gold (Rocket League)
May 1-2 - GG Con
No Matches / Practices
Mar 25 - 31, 2024 (Easter)
PAL-N-TINES
Feb 14 @ 7 pm - Grab a Friend!
POT O' GOLD
Date
Mar 15 @ 6-9 pm
Drop your gamers off at our Rocket League esports event, and take the evening for yourself. While they're scoring goals and making friends, you can enjoy some well-deserved downtime.
Trust us to provide a safe, engaging, and supervised environment that's all about the fun. Grab this chance to celebrate with some peace of mind and maybe a little party of your own. It's a win-win where the kids are happy, and the parents are too. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity for a night out on March 15th!
REGIONALS (NAR) 2024
Dates
April 22–May 11
Summer 2024 SEASON
Season Dates
June 2 – Aug 10, 2024
No matches / practices
May 20 - 27, 2024 (Memorial Day)
July 1 - 7, 2024 (Independence Day)
Summer QUALIFIER
Dates
Aug 12 – Aug 24, 2024
Finals (NAF) 2024
Dates
June 28–30, 2024 @ Full Sail University
North American Finals is a three-day invitational, and the crown jewel of the XP League experience.
The top teams of XP League travel to compete in this tournament, exposing players to a pro-level experience, college recruiting, pro-team activations, and much more.
ARE YOU ON A
PATHWAY TO PRO
DID YOU KNOW?
High Schools across the country are treating esports just like any other High School sport. Gamer athletes in schools across the United States are trading in their cleats for keyboards.
Colleges and Universities are actively recruiting and giving academic scholarships to gamer athletes to compete at the collegiate level. Oakland University, Rochester University, Northwood University, and almost every other major educational institution have esports programs.
Professional teams all around the world have teams that compete playing Fortnite, Overwatch, Rocket League, Valorant, League of Legends, Apex Legends, and many other game titles, and their athletes are making a quite comfortable living doing so. Players as young as 16 can start their career playing PROFESSIONAL esports.
Professional Organizations like DarkZero, and Ghost Gaming have partnered with XP League to help bring our top performing players a more semi-pro experience and training. Special XP League Macomb+Troy teams can be Ghost Gaming teams, right down to the custom-made jersey they wear. This includes special opportunities like Meet and Greets with athletes, Professional Coaching sessions, Pro-AM tournaments and more.
XP League is the largest, first-to-market, youth esports league in North America. Kids receive a pro-level experience while developing lasting life skills. We are at the beginning of the Pathway to Pro pipeline.
MORE THAN PLAYING VIDEO GAMES
Youth esports at XP League instills players with lifelong values and skills.
SPORTSMANSHIP
TEAMWORK
STRATEGIC THINKING
SOCIAL SKILLS
PROBLEM-SOLVING
IMPROVED FOCUS
QUICKER BRAIN FUNCTION
COORDINATION
MULTI-TASKING SKILLS
FOSTERS STEM LEARNING
Source: American Psychological Association
STRUCTURED LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
OUR FOCUS
SOCIAL
SKILLS
Relationship Management
Respect
Empathy
Active Listening
Responsibility
Emotions Management
TEAM
SKILLS
Effective Communication
Reliability
Leadership
Collaboration
Responsibility
Decision-Making
Adaptability
EVALUATION SKILLS
Analysis
Strategy
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Pattern Recognition
Behavior Recognition
MOTOR
SKILLS
Hand-Eye Coordination
Bilateral Coordination
Balance and Coordination
ALL PLAYERS RECEIVE
8 Week Split (Season)
Free Tryout / Player Evaluation
Top of the Line Gaming Equipment
Weekly Practices / Games
Custom Jersey by Raven*
Part of a Coach-led Team
Play In-Person
Play Remote
Multiple Locations Available
2.5 Hours of Gaming Per Week
DARK ZERO PLAYERS RECEIVE
Coming Winter Season 2022-23
Under Development
All Standard Benefits above
Custom DarkZero jersey by Raven*
Professional Coaching Sessions
Meet & Greet with DarkZero athletes
Invitation to Pro-Am tournaments*
Professional Development
* All images used with permission. Jerseys have an additional cost. DarkZero services are optional and have additional cost. DarkZero athlete may be substituted with other players at the pro level.
PLAY AT YOUR LEVEL
SILVER
Academy
Ages 8-14
Recreational
Competitive
GOLD
Advanced
Ages 11-17
Competitive
PLATINUM
Performance
Ages 11-17
Pro Partnerships
College Opportunities
Team Optimization
* Player skill levels are not tied to age. It is very common in esports to see players as young as 13 turn pro. XP League teams jerseys are required and are extra.
XP League Macomb-Troy
51226 Romeo Plank Road
Macomb, MI 48042
© 2023-2024 Macomb Esports, LLC
© 2023-2024 Oakland Esports, LLC
For Questions / Contact us at info@xplmacomb.com
XP League Macomb-Troy
51226 Romeo Plank Road
Macomb, MI 48042
© 2023-2024 Macomb Esports, LLC