We’re proud to announce a new partnership between PlayVS and BAND, the leading group communication platform trusted by over 50 million users worldwide.

As scholastic esports continues to grow, so does the need for simple, secure, and effective communication tools that support coaches and players and that can keep parents informed.

Through this partnership, PlayVS esports programs will gain access to use BAND’s powerful suite of tools built to streamline day-to-day coordination, simplify scheduling, and strengthen team engagement both on and off the screen.

From shared calendars and RSVP tracking to secure chat and file sharing, BAND will help coaches manage their programs with greater efficiency, while keeping players and families informed and involved. With student privacy and safety as a shared priority, BAND’s ad-free experience for users under 18 and no phone number requirement aligns perfectly with PlayVS’s commitment to safe youth-focused esports.

This is more than just a tool; it’s an investment in how esports programs can continue to connect, grow, and thrive.

We’re excited for what this means for the future of esports in schools, and we can’t wait to see how our community uses BAND to make this season the most organized and impactful yet.