Soccer with cars.

Platform(s): PC, Playstation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series, Nintendo Switch, Requires epic games account. Some consoles may require an online subscription for online play. 

Game Price: Free

ESRB Rating: E

Parents Guide: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/rocket-league

Team-based squads.

Platform(s): Windows PC Only

Game Price: Free

ESRB Rating: T

Partents Guide: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/valorant

Team-based squads with varying objectives.

Platform(s): PC, Playstation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series, Nintendo Switch. Some consoles may require an online subscription for online play. Official game compeition will take place on PC.

Game Price: Free

ESRB Rating: T

Partents Guide: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/overwatch-2

Soccer game & Madden NFL Football. The game title varies by year. Competition at IHSA takes place on Playstation. IHSEA competition takes place on Xbox, Playstation, and/or PC. 

Platform(s): PC, Playstation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series, Nintendo Switch. Some consoles may require an online subscription for online play. Requires an EA account with cross play enabled for competition.

Game Price: Paid

ESRB Rating: E / E+10

Battle Royale, trios.

Platform(s): PC, Playstation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series, Nintendo Switch. Some consoles may require an online subscription for online play. Requires EA account. Official game compeition will take place on PC - some on console.

Game Price: Free

ESRB Rating: T

Partents Guide: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/apex-legends

Minecraft BedWars is a highly popular competitive team-based PvP (player vs. player) minigame where players must protect their own team's bed, which allows them to respawn, while attempting to destroy opponents' beds and eliminate them. Players collect resources (iron, gold, diamonds, emeralds) on floating islands to buy gear, blocks, and upgrades to secure victory. 

Platform(s): PC - Java Edition. Requires a Microsoft account. Official game compeition will take place on PC.

Game Price: $20-$30

ESRB Rating: E+10

Partents Guide: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/minecraft

Splatoon 3 is a fast-paced, 4v4 third-person shooter where teams compete to cover the most ground with ink (Turf War) or secure objectives in tactical modes like Splat Zones and Tower Control. As a sanctioned esport, it emphasizes high-level teamwork, map control, and strategic weapon loadouts, with players alternating between humanoid combat and squid-form maneuvering.

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch / 2. Requires a Nintendo Switch online account. 

Game Price: Paid

ESRB Rating: E+10

Partents Guide: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/minecraft