The AEL School League has wrapped up an action‑packed Term 1, with students from across Australia showcasing their skill, teamwork and competitive spirit across multiple esports titles.
From intense one‑on‑one matchups to coordinated squad play, the opening term delivered standout performances across Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Marvel Rivals, Rocket League and Minecraft Capture the Flag, setting the benchmark for the 2026 season.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Smash Bros. competition featured strong individual performances across two divisions.
Division 1
- 🥇 Flare – Oakleigh Grammar
- 🥈 Chwomper – Villanova College
- 🥉 yabadadoo – Concordia Lutheran College
Division 2
- 🥇 Gao – Oakleigh Grammar
- 🥈 BarryTV – Gorokan High School
- 🥉 Adopte – Oakleigh Grammar
Oakleigh Grammar enjoyed a particularly successful term, securing multiple podium finishes across both divisions.
Marvel Rivals
The Marvel Rivals competition delivered a tightly contested main bracket, with school teams demonstrating strategic depth and consistency throughout the term.
Main Bracket
- 🥇 St Peter’s Lutheran College
- 🥈 MacKillop Catholic College
- 🥉 Trinity College Queensland
Consolation Bracket
- 🥇 Brisbane School of Distance Education
- 🥈 Phoenix P–12 Community College
Rocket League
Rocket League saw high‑intensity matches and several undefeated runs across three divisions.
Division 1
- 🥇 Phoenix P–12 Community College (undefeated)
- 🥈 Ashdale Secondary College
- 🥉 Launceston College
Division 2
- 🥇 Drouin Secondary College (Squad 1)
- 🥈 Geelong Lutheran College – Armstrong Creek
- 🥉 Drouin Secondary College (Squad 2)
Division 3
- 🥇 St Andrew’s Anglican College, Cairns
- 🥈 St Andrew’s Anglican College, Cairns
- 🥉 Bishop Druitt College
Minecraft Capture the Flag
Teamwork was on full display in Minecraft CTF, with squads battling it out for podium positions.
Main Bracket
- 🥇 Ashdale Secondary College
- 🥈 St Peter’s Lutheran College
- 🥉 Phoenix P–12 Community College
Consolation Bracket
- 🥇 Trinity Anglican College
- 🥈 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Kensington
All results and full standings from Term 1 are available at www.ael.org.au/hs-standings.
The AEL School League continues to grow as a platform for students to compete, collaborate and develop digital and esports skills in a structured school‑based environment.
The AEL proudly thanks its sponsors AGON by AOC, HyperX, Officeworks and Indomie Australia for their ongoing support of school esports programs across the country.
Registrations Now Open for Term 2
Registrations for Term 2 of the AEL School League are now open, with entries closing on May 11.
Schools can find more information and register at:
👉 www.ael.org.au/school/league
