Key Takeaways
- LeagueSpot extends partnership with Epic Charter Schools through 2025-2026, serving over 30,000 Oklahoma students
- Platform has supported over 600 student participants since 2022 across Rocket League, Minecraft, and Fortnite
- Partnership includes FERPA/COPPA compliance and varsity tryout integration for K-12 virtual school system
- Epic Charter represents one of Oklahoma’s largest virtual school networks utilizing white-label esports technology
- Program expansion includes new student leadership pathways and increased competitive offerings
Partnership Extends Virtual School Esports Access
LeagueSpot has renewed its partnership with Epic Charter Schools for the 2025-2026 school year, marking the third consecutive year of collaboration between the esports platform provider and one of Oklahoma’s largest virtual school systems. The partnership delivers secure, skill-building esports experiences to more than 30,000 K-12 students statewide.
Epic Charter uses LeagueSpot’s white-label platform to run compliant tournaments and digital clubs in popular gaming titles including Rocket League, Minecraft, and Fortnite. Since launching in 2022, the program has engaged over 600 student participants across the virtual school network.
Platform Features Drive Student Engagement
The renewed partnership expands Epic’s use of LeagueSpot’s platform capabilities, which include varsity tryout integration, FERPA and COPPA-compliant registration systems, and comprehensive privacy controls designed for educational environments. Students access leadership pathways, mentoring opportunities, and community-led events through the platform.
“Our efforts have allowed us to impact the lives of hundreds of students through the sheer passion of gaming,” said Steve Briggs, Head Coach of Epic’s Esports Program. “The dedication from LeagueSpot develops our students not only as competitors, but as people. We cherish this relationship.”
The platform provides on-demand support for students, staff, and families while maintaining the security standards required for educational technology implementations.
Games Club Model Targets Skill Development
Epic and LeagueSpot continue developing their Games Club model, which focuses on competitive connection alongside academic and life skills development. The program emphasizes communication, collaboration, and digital citizenship skills through structured gaming activities.
“Epic Charter has always revolutionized the landscape of online education,” said Alec Knowles, Client Success Manager at LeagueSpot. “Our continued collaboration allows us to develop the power of competitive connection, alongside the incredible community of students, staff, and faculty.”
Looking Ahead to Expanded Programming
The 2025-2026 partnership expansion includes new leadership opportunities specifically designed for high school students, increased competitive offerings across gaming titles, and enhanced alignment with educational outcomes. The virtual school model allows Epic Charter to scale esports programming across Oklahoma’s diverse student population without traditional geographic constraints.
LeagueSpot’s white-label approach enables educational institutions to maintain brand consistency while accessing enterprise-level esports tournament management and community features. The platform’s focus on compliance and security addresses key concerns for K-12 implementations.
via: Athletic Business
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