Oakland County Cup 2026
Student Esports Tournament

Ready to Race?
Do you play Mario Kart? Have friends who play? Interested in esports? Register to compete in the inaugural Oakland County Cup - Mario Kart 8 Competition!
Date: Saturday, January 31st, 2026
- Check in: Begins at 10:30 AM, all competitors must be through check in by 11:00 AM
- Tournament Play: 11:00-12:15
- Lunch Break: 12:15-1:00
- Tournament Play & Awards Ceremony: 1:00-2:30
Location: Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328
Cost: $5 upon registration
Pizza lunch and light snacks for tournament participants are provided!
All Skill Levels Welcome
This competition is open to 9th-12th grade students from any school district serviced by Oakland Schools (within Oakland County).
Beginner or pro- everyone is welcome to compete! This tournament is not associated with an Esports league and aims to provide a fun opportunity for high school students across Oakland County to compete at an in-person event!Equipment & Tournament Format
In this tournament you are representing yourself and will not be registering as a team.
Do not bring your own equipment. Pro controller provided.
No outside controller is permitted.
Not all Switches will have all carts & characters unlocked. Assume base game & characters.
Ruleset will be reviewed at beginning of tournament. Ruleset includes 150 CC, no DLC, smart steering permitted, and double elimination (winner's bracket/knockout bracket).
Spectators are welcome and spectator entry is free! Please note that there is a grab and go market at Oakland Schools with some food options available but lunch is not provided for spectators.
Event Information
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26th
Post event registration, please watch for email communication about tournament details and updates which will be sent to the student and guardian email addresses that were provided at registration.
Please email questions, comments, or registration changes to josephine.richardson@oakland.k12.mi.us or call 248-209-2174.
This tournament is made possible by:
In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, students and others should contact Jacqueline.Zablocki@oakland.k12.mi.us or (248) 209-2590 for the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator.