The VERY FIRST Scholastic Esports Tournament in Corpus Christi!
CORPUS CHRISTI, GET READY — ESPORTS HISTORY IS ABOUT TO BE MADE!
Spring Break SMASH 2026 – A TexSEF State Qualifier Tournament – is the VERY FIRST Scholastic Esports Tournament ever held in Corpus Christi!
- WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- WHERE: Education Service Center Region 2 @ 209 North Water Street, Corpus Christi, TX
- TITLE: Super Smash Bros. Solos
- MORE INFO / REGISTER HERE: ESC2 Spring Break SMASH!
This isn’t just another gaming event. This is Corpus Christi’s first-ever official scholastic esports tournament — a game-changing TexSEF State Qualifier where middle school and high school students battle it out in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Singles for a direct invite to the TexSEF Texas High School Esports State Championships at Baylor University!
TEXSEF Texas High School Esports State Championships @ Baylor University
Top placers? They’re heading straight to the big stage at Baylor. Your school could have a state champ in the making — right here in the Coastal Bend.
EDGE + ESC2 + TAMUK = Awesome!
EDGE Esports is partnering with the Region 2 Educational Services Center (ESC2) and Texas A&M Kingsville Esports to host the Spring Break SMASH! This partnership is straight fire:
- ESC2 is providing the venue and making this the launchpad for scholastic esports in Corpus Christi.
- EDGE Esports is providing the Switch Consoles, bringing the heat with our competitive Smash players, and dropping knowledge at the EDGE vendor booth.
- TAMUK Esports will be running the show with pro-level streaming, shoutcasting, and tournament magic — plus their Recruiting team on-site with booths ready to talk esports scholarships, admissions, and turning your passion into a college + career path.
The message is crystal clear:
Esports isn’t just gaming— it’s a REAL pathway. Whether it’s a school program or community organization, it leads to state titles, college scholarships, career skills, and opportunities for students.
Whether you play esports through your school (ESC2) or through a community organization (EDGE), both routes can lead to career and college opportunities (TAMUK).
WHO CAN COMPETE?
Every middle school and high school student (yes, homeschoolers too!) in ESC Regions 2 and 3.
School team grinder? Home-practice legend? EDGE squad member? Doesn’t matter — if you’re in the region and love Smash, register and show up!
What counties are in Regions 2 & 3?
ESC Region 2 (Headquartered in Corpus Christi) covers 11 counties:
- San Patricio County
- Aransas County
- Bee County
- Brooks County
- Duval County
- Jim Wells County
- Kenedy County
- Kleberg County
- Live Oak County
- McMullen County
- Nueces County
ESC Region 3 (Headquartered in Victoria) covers an additional 11 counties:
- Calhoun County
- Colorado County
- DeWitt County
- Goliad County
- Jackson County
- Karnes County
- Lavaca County
- Matagorda County
- Refugio County
- Victoria County
- Wharton County
That’s a lot of counties! In the region? Let’s go! Sign up today!
Schools on the Fence About Starting Esports? This Is Your Wake-Up Call!
If your middle school or high school is thinking, “Should we add esports?” — come see this tournament live.
Watch 100+ students battle in a high-stakes, pro-streamed environment. Feel the roar of the crowd. See how massive and popular scholastic esports already is in Texas.
Talk to TAMUK recruiters about esports scholarships.
Chat with EDGE about our programs that connect students with opportunities.
One visit here and you’ll see:
- Esports engages students who might skip traditional sports.
- It builds STEM skills, leadership, and college-ready resumes.
- It opens doors to universities like TAMUK — and beyond.
Don’t just hear about it — witness the explosion and decide for yourself!
How to Level up Your Spring break!
Ready to compete? Register NOW — spots are filling fast!
This event will be unforgettable. Spring forward with EDGE, ESC2, AND TAMUK – and make this the break-out moment of your gaming season!
The EDGE Esports Foundation is a nonprofit organization serving Coastal Bend students ages 12-18.