AVEL Open: Winter Tournament
A two-day Valorant tournament for high school teams, played online. New schools are welcome, and you do not need to be in AVEL to enter.
Sign-up closes Thursday, Dec 10 at 11:59 PM ET.
Who can enter
The tournament is open to high school teams, whether your school is already in AVEL or trying it for the first time.
Any high school team
Schools new to AVEL are welcome. AVEL staff review every team before it is confirmed.
Full teams only
Sign up with 5 players. You can add up to 3 subs. Each player needs a Riot ID.
A teacher or coach signs up
The adult responsible for the team fills out the form and gets the confirmation email.
How it works
Four steps from sign-up to match day.
Sign up your team
Fill out the form by Thursday, Dec 10 at 11:59 PM ET. You get a confirmation email right away.
AVEL reviews it
Staff check each team. The confirmation email is a receipt, not an approval.
Get the schedule
The schedule and rules are posted after sign-up closes.
Play online
Matches run Saturday, Dec 12 and Sunday, Dec 13. Some matches will be streamed.
Event details
- Game
- Valorant
- Format
- Double elimination
- Dates
- Saturday, Dec 12 and Sunday, Dec 13, 2026
- Where
- Online
- Teams
- 5 players, up to 3 subs
- Sign-up closes
- Thursday, Dec 10 at 11:59 PM ET
- Streaming
- Some matches will be streamed
Prizes
Prizes will be announced soon.
Waivers
Required waivers and forms are in the AVEL Handbook under Resources. Keep a signed copy for every player on file. AVEL may ask to see them.
Schedule and rules
Posted after sign-up closes on Dec 10. Teams get them before match day.
Questions
Does our school need to be in AVEL already?
No. Schools that are new to AVEL can sign up a team. AVEL staff review every team before it is confirmed.
Who fills out the sign-up form?
A teacher or coach. They enter the school, their contact details, the team name, and each player's name and Riot ID.
Can we sign up with fewer than 5 players?
No. Only full teams of 5 players can sign up. You can add up to 3 subs.
Where are the matches played?
Online, in Valorant. Match times come with the schedule after sign-up closes.
Will matches be streamed?
Some matches will be streamed. We will share where to watch before the event.
What if we need to change our roster?
Reply to your confirmation email. Teachers whose school is already in AVEL can also change the roster in the AVEL app until sign-up closes.
Ready to play?
Sign-up closes Thursday, Dec 10 at 11:59 PM ET. It takes a few minutes with your roster and Riot IDs in hand.
VALORANT is a trademark of Riot Games, Inc. This event is not sponsored, endorsed or run by Riot Games.