Kent County Cup

Registration is now open!

Rev your engines — sign up for the next Kent County Cup!

On Saturday, Oct. 17, starting at 9:30 a.m., we're taking over Kent Career Tech Center for a Mario Kart 8 showdown you won't want to miss. Open to all high school students in Kent ISD districts and schools, this esports competition is your chance to battle for bragging rights, snag some awesome prizes, and connect with fellow gamers who get why the perfect shell throw matters.

It's more than just a race — you'll meet Kent ISD staff ready to show you how a love of gaming can turn into real career opportunities down the road.

What you need to know:

Equipment provided — Joy-Con and trigger bumpers included, so leave your own controllers at home
$5 to compete, free to spectate
Concessions on-site for snacks and lunch

The Kent County Cup was created by the Kent ISD Workforce Development Program to show students how a passion for esports and gaming can shift into high-demand, high-tech careers.

Spots will fill up fast — sign up today and see you at the starting line!

Previous Kent County Cup Results

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament - 2026 Winners

The 3rd Kent County Cup Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament took place in March and Henry "ExelionSC" Wierenga of Forest Hills Central won the Kent County Cup championship belt!

51 competitors took part in the tournament. Additional winners included:

2nd – Ayden “Wombonical” Hoisington, 12th grade, Caledonia High School
3rd – David “LoafOfToast” Standish, 12th grade, West Michigan Aviation Academy
4th – John “Cheeseman64” Richard, 12th grade, Northview High School

Prizes included a trophy, keyboard, headsets and a controller. Mars “ToeGrease” Brown of Wyoming High School, won a gaming chair in a drawing. Caleb “DiscMan156” Starnes from East Kentwood High School, won this year’s shoutcasting trophy.