2026 Term 4 Marvel Rivals High School

About This Competition

Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 team-based objective game that emphasizes strategy over reflexes. Students step into the roles of iconic Super Heroes and Villains, but individual strength means nothing without coordination. The core mechanic is “Team Synergy”, combining unique abilities (like Iron Man’s flight with Hulk’s strength) to overcome opponents. It is a digital sport that rewards communication, role discipline, and collaborative problem-solving.

Marvel Rivals (Rated M) demands complex, real-time leadership. Students must constantly communicate to coordinate “Team-Up” abilities, manage objective timers, and adapt their team composition on the fly. It turns the “hero fantasy” into a structured lesson in interdependence and teamwork.

Format & Structure

• League Phases: Week 1 features a Swiss style ranking round after in which teams are placed into divisions for Weeks 2-4, ensuring students are matched against opponents of similar skill levels each week.
• Finals: The top-ranked teams progress to the elimination playoffs over Weeks 5-6, culminating in a National Grand Final.
• Squad Size: Matches are played 6v6. Schools may register squads of 6 players (substitutes are allowed) and must ensure they can field a team every week.

Eligibility

This competition is open to all students currently enrolled in Years 7 through 12 at an Australian secondary school.

Team Restrictions

• No Limit: Schools may enter as many teams as they wish.
• Team Size: Teams consist of 6 main players.
• Substitutes: Schools may utilize substitute players provided the AEL is notified prior to the match start time.

What You Need to Know

Technical Requirements

• Played on PC (Epic Games or Steam), Xbox or PlayStation (Crossplay Enabled).
• School networks must allow a stable internet connection to game servers if playing from school.

Equipment

• Students may use either a Controller (recommended) or Keyboard & Mouse.
• Students must supply their own equipment to play, or if otherwise permitted utilise school equipment.
• If playing from school, please ensure network security settings allow for P2P connections if required by the console.

Communication & Support

• We use the AEL Teachers Hub (Microsoft Teams) for all day-to-day communication.
• Once registered, you will receive an invite to this Hub where you can report match results, notify us of absentees, and chat directly with tournament admins.