The road to GEG: LA26
Global Esports Games 2026
Rocket League Invitational
Senior Esports USA vs. Senior Team Belgium. Senior athletes from the LevelUpLand® program represent the United States in an exhibition match on esports' biggest international stage.
The Road to Gold Timeline
The LevelUp Lab
Every Tuesday from 10 AM–1 PM at Game Arena, Columbus, Ohio. Drop in, grab a controller, meet the Team.
Roster Reveal
August. The athletes representing the USA are announced — with their stories, their gamertags, and their families in the front row.
The Send-Off
Late November. Columbus gives Team USA a proper send-off before the flight to Los Angeles. Public event. Bring a sign.
GEG: LA26 Watch Party
December. Can't make Los Angeles? Watch the match with the whole community back home — streamed live, cheered loudly.
The Homecoming
January 2027. The team comes home, the season's story gets told, and the next chapter is announced.
Season Two
2027. New players, new cities in the conversation, new stage. Join the Road to Gold to hear it first.