Minecraft Education Challenge

2023 NYCDOE BATTLE OF THE BOROUGHS

WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!! 

New Your City Mayor Eric Adams introduces the NYC Public Schools 2023 Battle of the Boroughs

THE 2023 BATTLE OF THE BOROUGHS FINALS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED!

JUNE 10th | USS Intrepid

Space is limited. To register for passes Fill out the form .

We’re partnering with Minecraft Education and C40’s Reinventing Cities initiative to guide all K-12 students in creating our future New York. Building on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the City’s 32 goals in PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done, and existing mayoral initiatives students will compete to create the most inclusive future-ready city spaces. Students and teachers across the city can find support below.

Battle of Boroughs Finals Details

The event will include the junior and senior championships as well as notable speakers and gamers, a vendor zone, college and career information, a DJ, and prizes

Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Junior Championships-)(Senior Championships-)

Location: Intrepid Museum

Round 1-3 Support
Student Guide (K-5) | Student Guide (6-12) | Teacher GuideFlip Guide Download Minecraft Education | Download the NYCDOE Reinventing Cities World

Recorded Webinars: Feb. 14 Webinar | March 4th


THE LIVE ESPORTS COMPETITION & OPPORTUNITIES FAIR!

  • If your team’s submission is selected, you move onto the in-person Borough Qualifying round and will compete against other student teams in a live build challenge!
    • Each live event will double as an opportunities fair, featuring vendors, local organizations, activities and much, much more!
  • Winning teams from the Borough Qualifying round will move on to the Semi-Finals to compete for the Borough Championship!
  • Borough Champions will compete for the Mayor’s Cup to become NYC Battle of the Boroughs Champions at a large NYC venue!

PRO TIP: Expect awards, prizes, SWAG, and much, much more!

Mayors Cup - Minecraft Battle of the Boroughs