Discover Minecraft Esports
Capture the energy and passion of esports and build pathways for future ready skills, inspire STEM learning, and support social-emotional development with esports in Minecraft Education. Discover engaging challenges, playbooks and lesson plans, plus educator trainings to bring esports to your learners.
EXPERIENCE THE TRIUMPHS AND CHALLENGES OF COMpETITION
Watch the video for a preview of Esports in action
Inspire Students with Esports
Unleash students’ creativity in ready-made immersive Minecraft worlds designed to support learning through team build battles and role-based strategy games. Each of these inspiring worlds is designed to encourage team-building skills, such as collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills, through STEM-based competitions.
Get Started with Esports
The Minecraft Esports Playbook is a valuable resource for educators and school leaders seeking to introduce or enhance esports programs in their learning environments. From setting up build challenges to running tournaments, the toolkit offers insights and examples to help schools harness the power of esports for creative learning and problem-solving.
Online Training for Educators
The Minecraft Esports Teacher Academy is a free, two-part introductory training available in a self-paced online option, or through an on-demand webinar. Learn how to start and grow a scholastic esports program as well as how Minecraft esports can help build a school-to-career pipeline and foster an inclusive culture.
LESSON PLANS & WORLDS
Explore standards-aligned lessons and esports arenas designed to help students build future ready skills and have fun in creative challenges.
Getting Started with Esports Clubs
Setup an esports program in your school with this Esports Educator Toolkit, created in collaboration by Australian educator Bron Stuckey. This step-by-step guide helps educators develop esports competencies and establish Minecraft clubs, providing templates and real-life examples.
Stories from the Classroom
See how schools are using Minecraft Education to transform the learning experience.
NYC Battle of the Boroughs
NYC students tackled sustainability in this esports program hosted by NYC Department of Education with Minecraft and Cxmmunity. Winners competed in a live build challenge broadcast on Twitch and ESPN.
Watch Esports in Action
Watch how-to videos for our STEM esports worlds to inspire your students’ creativity. Then run group esports challenges in your classroom!
Esports Training
Explore professional development options in Minecraft Esports, including a special teacher academy hosted by the Minecraft Education team.
FAQ
What are esports?
| Answer | Esports are organized video game competitions where individuals or teams play against each other in structured formats. In education, esports programs promote skills like teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and digital citizenship. With Minecraft Education, esports become an engine for learning and leadership. Students work together to complete challenges, design strategies, and apply classroom knowledge in a fun, competitive environment. Educators can use esports to support STEM learning, social-emotional development, and student engagement across subjects. |
How can I start an esports program at my school?
| Answer | To start an esports program at your school, begin by selecting an educational game like Minecraft Education that supports teamwork and learning. Then: 1. Get administrative support by highlighting the academic and social benefits of esports. 2. Set goals for your program, such as improving collaboration, STEM skills, or student engagement. 3. Form a team of interested students and assign roles like players, strategists, and team leads. 4. Use Minecraft Education resources such as in-game challenges and lesson plans to guide play. 5. Schedule regular practices and events to build teamwork and host competitions locally or online. 6. Celebrate success with showcases or tournaments that involve the wider school community. Minecraft Education makes it easy to launch a school esports program that builds 21st century skills and creates inclusive, meaningful learning experiences. |
