NC Varsity Esports and STEM League (VESL)

Esports in Charlotte, North Carolina

Type: High School League

North Carolina's first varsity esports and STEM league, run by Charlotte-based Stiegler EdTech in partnership with UNC-Greensboro. Enrolls 3,000+ students across 40+ counties combining gaming and STEM curriculum. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina. High school esports leagues run sanctioned interscholastic competition - many state athletic associations now recognize esports as an official sport, with rosters, coaches, and championships parallel to traditional athletics. Check stiegleredtech.org for current season, schedule, standings, and registration info.

Website: https://stiegleredtech.org/compete/