Tiger Gaming League

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All Youth Programs

Join us on the battlefield!

Middle school and high school gamers, are you ready?

The Tiger Gaming League’s Fall 2026 season is an epic online showdown exclusively for deaf and hard-of-hearing players of all skill levels. Compete virtually, sharpen your skills, and work with your squad as you battle your way toward a spot in our National Competition at RIT/NTID.

Whether you’re new to esports or a seasoned competitive player, this season gives you the chance to level up, grow as a teammate, and bring your game to the big stage on campus.

Registration officially opens on September 1st, 2026. Now is the perfect time to start scouting your roster and gathering your team so you're ready to lock in your spot the moment sign-ups go live!

 

Registration opens September 1, 2026

Fall Season

Our fall season is open to middle school and high school students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Teams face off online in fast-paced matches across popular titles and modes. The fall season is non-competitive, and matches played during this season do not have an impact on qualifying for the national competition in the spring. This is an opportunity to practice with new players, explore potential teammates, and get familiar with all the games offered this year.

2026 Season dates

Every Wednesday beginning October 21

Who can compete

All middle and high school deaf and hard-of-hearing students are eligible.

Format

Casual virtual evening events featuring a new game each week.

Students are not required to register with a team and coach, but it is strongly encouraged. Even if you are solo, you must register in order to participate and receive access to our Discord. All gamers must join the Tiger Gaming League Discord and stay updated on game schedules and play times.

Games

  • Super Smash Bros Ultimate Crews
  • Rocket League
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  • Marvel Rivals
  • Overwatch 2
  • Fortnite
  • Fall Guys
  • Chess
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Crews
Rocket League
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Marvel Rivals
Overwatch 2
Fortnite
Fall Guys
Chess
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National Competition

April 29 - May 2, 2027

The National competition is the ultimate showdown of the Tiger Gaming League season. High school competitors will take over RIT/NTID to battle it out in our premier gaming spaces, explore the MAGIC Center, join game design workshops, and discover game-related majors.

Tournament Schedule: We are currently building this year's tournament brackets and event lineups. The full public schedule will be posted right here as soon as it is locked in.

Watch Live: Even if you can't join us in Rochester, you can cheer on your favorite teams from home. We will be broadcasting the entire weekend live on Twitch.

View the livestream

Magic Spell studios on a cloudy sunny day

2025 Winners

Students and a coach
Students and two coaches
Students and their coach

Prizes

Top down view of colorful illuminated gaming accessories laying on table. Professional computer game playing, esports business and online world concept

The top three team winners of the National competition will receive the following prizes:

1st place - $1,200
2nd place - $800
3rd place - $400

The Tiger Gaming League team will nominate an individual player who showcases good sportsmanship throughout the weekend. That player will receive a special prize at the end of the national competition.

In addition to a cash prize, all gamers on the 1st place team will receive program fee waivers for any of our summer programs.

Are you ready to play? Here’s everything you need to start!

  • Fall season: Deaf or hard-of-hearing middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students.
  • Spring season: Deaf or hard-of-hearing high school (grades 9-12) students only.
  • Teams must have four players and one coach.

There is no cost to compete in our virtual competitions in the fall and spring. RIT/NTID covers travel and lodging for qualifying teams for the National competition.

Equipment needs vary by season and depend on the game being played. Most competitions use PC, Xbox, Playstation 5, or Nintendo Switch gaming platforms.

  • Players must apply online using the individual registration and complete the required forms.
  • Coaches must complete the team application.
  • After you register, you’ll receive an email with details for the seasons and an invite to our Discord for schedules and updates. 

Register for the spring season!

Register today!

Required Forms

 

Upon completing all forms and required documents, you may email them to tgl@rit.edu with “Tiger Gaming League 2026” in the subject line.

You also may mail all forms and required documents to:

Rochester Institute of Technology
NTID Tiger Gaming League
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604

Or fax all forms and required documents to 585-475-2696.

Contact Us

The RIT/NTID Tiger Gaming League is supported by the NTID Youth Programs team. For questions about the competitions or for more information, contact us at tgl@rit.edu, by phone at 585-286-4555, or by text at 585-448-9651.