Esports

Desert Valley Esports Alliance

PSUSD founded the Desert Valley Esports Alliance (DVEA) esports league in 2016. The Desert Valley Esports Alliance is an educationally focused esports community consisting of Middle School and High School Esport teams throughout the Coachella valley, including all Middle and High Schools at Palm Springs Unified School District.

DVEA esports players are driven competitors who grow through play. They develop skill, resilience, and teamwork while competing at a high level. They build inclusive teams, support one another, and represent their schools with integrity, pride, and dedication.

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Games We Play

All middle schools & high schools play League of Legends and Super Smash Bros.
Several teams also play the optional DVEA games including MarioKart 8 Deluxe, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Valorant and Marvel Rivals.

League of Legends esports game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate esports game MarioKart 8 Deluxe esports game Rocket League esports game Overwatch 2 esports game Marval Rivals esports game

Competitive Teams

Middle School

Cielo Vista Charter Middle

Desert Springs Middle

James Workman Middle

Nellie N. Coffman Middle

Painted Hills Middle

Raymond Cree Middle

High School

Cathedral City High

Desert Hot Springs High

Edward L. Wenzlaff Education Center

Mt. San Jacinto High

Palm Springs High

Rancho Mirage High

Current Team Rankings

middle School High School

Is esports for you?

Desert Valley Esports Alliance (DVEA) is a safe, structured after-school program where students compete as teams and build skills in strategy, communication, leadership, and sportsmanship. Students also explore college esports and career pathways in tech, media, and gaming.

Want to get involved?
Email dvea@psusd.us to find out more.

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