Power4+ HBCU Esports League
PlayVS and Urban One have joined forces in a first-of-its-kind collaboration to create a dedicated competitive gaming community for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide. The three-year partnership establishes a dedicated, fee-free competitive gaming ecosystem within the PlayVS College League, designed to expand access, visibility, and career pathways for HBCU students nationwide.
The Fall Invitational
Power4+ kicks off with the Fall Invitational, the league’s inaugural event bringing HBCU school pride and exciting competition to the spotlight while giving fans a first look at what’s coming this spring.
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- Date: November 15, 2026
- Featured Title: Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate (Solos)
- Format: 32-player double-elimination knockout bracket
- Match Breakdown: Best of 3 throughout open rounds; Best of 5 for Upper Finals, Lower Finals, and Grand Finals
Spring 2027 Schedule
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Weekly Regular Season Match Schedule
All matches will take place at a consistent time each weeknight: 7:30 pm ET.
Monday
- College Football
- 1v1
Tuesday
- Chess.com
- 1v1
Tuesday
- Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate
- 1v1
Wednesday
- Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate
- 4v4 Crews
Thursday
- Marvel Rivals
- 6v6
Friday
- Rocket League
- 3v3
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2027 Spring Calendar
- Week 1: January 25, 2027
- Week 2: February 1, 2027
- Week 3: February 8, 2027
- Week 4: February 15, 2027 (Presidents' Day, Monday matches rescheduled to Tuesday)
- Week 5: February 22, 2027
- Week 6: March 1, 2027
Postseason & Live LAN Finals at NC A&T
Following the 6-week regular season, playoffs unfold across two tiers, giving the league’s top programs a stage to shine while ensuring every school has the opportunity to compete in the postseason.
Division 1 Playoffs & In-Person Finals
The top 8 teams overall will enter the Division 1 Playoffs, beginning their postseason journey online where they’ll fight for a chance to attend the LAN event which will feature the top 4 teams per title:
- Championship R8 Play-in: March 6–7, 2027
- LAN Day One: April 3, 2027
- LAN Day Two: April 4, 2027
Division 2 Playoffs
Remaining teams will enter the Division 2 Playoffs, where they’ll compete for pride in a fast-paced postseason weekend:
- Round of 8 & Round of 4: March 6, 2027
- Finals (Round of 2): March 7, 2027
How To Sign Up
Review the PCL Handbook
Click here to review the PCL Handbook for step-by-step instructions on how to register this Fall 2025.
Register on the PCL Platform
Visit PCL Platform
- Sign up for a ‘NEW ACCOUNT’ or sign in with your previous Playfly College Esports credentials
- Find your School Page and click “Join”
- Create a Team and Join a Season
See the PCL Handbook for more details.
Player Info Form
Each Player needs to fill out the PCL Fortnite Player Info form.
Join the PCL Discord
Please join our PCL Discord and select the Fortnite Role for important league updates, critical match information, registration assistance, and general support.
Member Schools
Explore Member Schools
Bethune-Cookman University
State: Florida
Member since: 2026
Morehouse College
State: Georgia
Member since: 2026
Talladega College
State: Alabama
Member since: 2026
Florida A&M University
State: Florida
Member since: 2026
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
State: Maryland
Member since: 2026
Coppin State University
State: Maryland
Member since: 2026
Norfolk State University
State: Virginia
Member since: 2026
St. Philip's College
State: Texas
Member since: 2026
Rust College
State: Mississippi
Member since: 2026
Alcorn State University
State: Mississippi
Member since: 2026
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
State: North Carolina
Member since: 2026
Southern University New Orleans
State: Louisiana
Member since: 2026
Central State University
State: Ohio
Member since: 2026
Clinton College
State: South Carolina
Member since: 2026
Drake State Community and Technical College
State: Alabama
Member since: 2026
Howard University
State: Washington D.C
Member since: 2026
Clark Atlanta University
State: Georgia
Member since: 2026
Johnson C. Smith University
State: North Carolina
Member since: 2026
Tougaloo College
State: Mississippi
Member since: 2026
Grambling State University
State: Louisiana
Member since: 2026
Texas Southern University
State: Texas
Member since: 2026
Benedict College
State: South Carolina
Member since: 2026
Morris Brown College
State: Georgia
Member since: 2026
Livingstone College
State: North Carolina
Member since: 2026
Savannah State University
State: Georgia
Member since: 2026
Pensole Lewis College of Business
State: Michigan
Member since: 2026
Trenholm State Community College
State: Alabama
Member since: 2026
Bowie State University
State: Maryland
Member since: 2026
Southern University
State: Louisiana
Member since: 2026
Wiley University
State: Texas
Member since: 2026
Elizabeth City State University
State: North Carolina
Member since: 2026
Kentucky State University
State: Kentucky
Member since: 2026
About Urban One
Urban One, Inc. is the largest diversified media company primarily targeting Black Americans and Urban consumers in the U.S., reaching 80 million unique users monthly. Its assets include TV One and CLEO TV, collectively available in 40 million households; Radio One, with 74 broadcast stations in 13 top African American markets; and REACH Media, with 312 affiliates over 94 markets and home to nationally syndicated shows such as The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, The D.L. Hughley Show, Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell and The Morning Hustle. Urban One’s digital division, iONE Digital, engages 31 million monthly readers across leading brands like Bossip, HipHopWired, MadameNoire, and NewsOne.
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