Minnesota Varsity League (MNVL) Jr Winter State Finals at St. Cloud State University!
Cheer on MN middle schools as they compete for the MNVL Jr State Champion title in five games
WHERE
Atwood Memorial Union
St. Cloud State University
651 1st Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301
WHEN
Sunday on March 2, 2025
Check-in starts at 8:00 am on Sunday.
Streaming
Can’t attend in-person? Catch it online @ twitch.tv/mnvl
TICKET INFO
Event is free for all winter season participants and coaches.
Join us for an electrifying experience at the MNVL Jr State Finals! Secure your tickets now to cheer on your friends and family as they compete in thrilling matches. We have options for adults and students, offering single-day passes or full-event passes to witness every epic moment of the action-packed showdown! Purchase your tickets below and be part of the esports excitement!
Parking
Atwood Memorial Center is circled on the map and is the location of the MNVL State Finals. The address is 651 First Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301. Buses can drop students off on 6th street in front of Atwood, take a left down 1st Ave and then another left onto 4th street to get to lot C on the corner of 4th Ave and 5th street. This will be the bus only parking lot.
Parking for everyone else will have a couple options. They will be able to use lot V between 8th and 9th street and 5th Ave S. Please note there are 3 different V lots all right next to each other. Street parking west of 5th Ave S is also free. Please note that you cannot park within 15 feet of the street corner, or you will get a parking ticket. If you would like to park closer, the 4th Ave parking ramp, located on 4th Ave and 6th street, is $1.50/hr. or $5.00/day and will be first come first serve.
Dining
The following dining options will be available at the event.
Saturday
The Market - 10 am-7 pm | The Market features your favorite grab-and-go convenience items along with Jack & Olive prepared foods, grocery items and personal care products.
Chick-fil-A - 11 am-3 pm | Home of the Original Chicken Sandwich, Chick-fil-A also offers favorites such as waffle fries, handspun milkshakes and freshly squeezed lemonade.
Sunday
Market - 10 am- 4 pm | The Market features your favorite grab-and-go convenience items along with Jack & Olive prepared foods, grocery items and personal care products.
Erbert's and Gerbert's - 11 am- 3 pm | Erbert and Gerbert's is a popular spot to grab made-to-order sub sandwiches, hot soups, chips and a selection of other deli offerings.
Don’t forget to book a hotel for finals!
Traveling to St. Cloud for the state finals? Book your room for a discounted rate with the below hotels.
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Phone Number: 320-253-0606
Address: 100 4th Avenue S, Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301 United States
Rate: $129+Tax
Please call them and reference the Esports Tournament to get the discount.
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Phone Number: 320-252-8282
Address: 404 West St Germain Street St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA, 56301
Rate: $144+Tax - $164+Tax
Deadline: Feb 14, 2025
Notes: Use the link below
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Phone Number: 320-240-8000
Address: 4322 Clearwater Rd, St Cloud, MN 56301
Rate: $144+tax
Deadline: Rates will be honors as inventory allows.
Notes: Please call them and reference the Esports Tournament to get the discount.
Competitor Know Before You Go
Game Rulesets
Below are all the changes to the rulesets for the tournament.
Anything not listed here will follow regular season rulesets.
For the season rulesets, please click here.
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Tournament Type: Double Elimination Tournament
Teams: 5 teams
Matches:
First to 2 points for all matches, including bracket reset, if needed
Points will be awarded: draw 0.5 pt, win 1 pt
If both players tie at 2 points, they will continue to play until a winner is decided
Other Notes:
Unlike the season, teams will compete over a physical board
All other rules, including time control, will be the same as the regular season: 10 minutes with a 3-second interval bonus time
The high seed gets white first
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Tournament Type: Pool Play/Group Stage into Single Elimination Tournament
Teams: 8 teams (2 groups of 4 teams); the top two teams of each group will advance to the tournament
Teams: 8 teams
Matches: All matches Best of 1
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Tournament Type: Pool Play/Group Stage into Single Elimination Tournament
Teams: 8 teams (2 groups of 4 teams); the top two teams of each group will advance to the tournament
Matches:
Best of 1 (4 races) for all pool play matches
Best of 3 (8 – 12 races) for all tournament matches
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Tournament Type: Double Elimination
Teams: 16 teams
Matches: Best of 5 for all matches, including bracket reset if needed
Other Notes: The high seed will determine the starter stage for game 1
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Tournament Type: Pool Play/Group Stage into Single Elimination Tournament
Teams: 8 teams (2 groups of 4 teams); the top two teams of each group will advance to the tournament
Matches:
Best of 1 for all pool play matches
Best of 3 for all tournament matches
Equipment
Setups:
The tournament venue will provide all PC setups, including a mouse, mousepad, keyboard, and headset.
What Should I Bring:
Peripherals: Mouse and Keyboard (headsets will be provided; personal headsets will not be allowed)
Controller: Players must bring their own controller(s), as MVVL will not provide any controllers on-site. If a player brings a controller, ensure the controller's cord is also brought. Bluetooth connections are not permitted.
KNOW YOUR SETTINGS so that you can get prepared quickly before your match.
Students should be ready to set up all the equipment they bring promptly. They cannot download custom drivers/etc. All outside equipment will be inspected by MVVL staff before use in tournament play.
Please make sure you label all equipment with contact information!
**Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart Competitors**
All competitors MUST bring their own switch with a docking station, power cord, and desired controllers. If you are participating in Mario Kart, the switch MUST have access to online play. One switch per team is needed.
Account Information
There will not be any backup accounts available.
Students must have access to their accounts and use their own accounts during competition.
Players must have their account information ready to log in at match time.
MVVL suggests all students test their logins prior to coming to the tournament and bring their phone for any two-factor verification when logging in. For all titles, players should be prepared to alter any settings/key bindings they’ll need (in-game) if they are not carried over from their primary account. We suggest you take a picture of your settings page for reference.
Chess: Chess will not be held online at the State Tournament. Physical boards will be used. MVVL will provide all chess boards and clocks.
Fortnite: Players will need their Epic Games Login Information.
Mario Kart: No login is needed; however, the students should know the controller scheme and be able to create it quickly.
Minecraft Bed Wars: Players will need their Microsoft Account Login information that owns Minecraft Java.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate: No login is needed; however, the students should know the controller scheme and be able to create it quickly.
