Play Versus, Inc. (PlayVS)

PlayVS is a privately held company that operates as North America's leading scholastic and collegiate esports and gaming platform. Founded in 2018, its mission is to create transformative opportunities for personal growth and skill development through gaming. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

PlayVS provides the technology and infrastructure to organize and manage competitive video game leagues for middle schools, high schools, and colleges. Its services include league organization, match scheduling, real-time statistics, coaching tools, and live event management. Beyond competition, PlayVS offers a "Gaming Concepts" curriculum designed for K-12 students, which integrates esports into the classroom to teach digital citizenship, STEM foundations, and career readiness.

Jon Chapman has served as CEO since June 2023. In recent developments, PlayVS acquired LeagueSpot in April 2026 to support global expansion and Vanta Esports in January 2026 to strengthen its education-focused gaming ecosystem. The company also launched PlayVS Recruit in March 2026, a platform connecting high school gaming talent with collegiate programs, and established the PlayVS College League (PCL) in July 2025. PlayVS has raised approximately $114 million to $115 million in funding.