PlayVS Brings Esports Arena to 2026 National Jamboree

The installation at the West Virginia site features a mobile gaming trailer equipped with professional-grade racing simulators and virtual reality hardware. A neighboring event tent provides additional console stations, ensuring capacity for both competitive leaderboard challenges and casual drop-in play. The activation runs throughout the event, which spans July 22–31, 2026.

Andrew Barnett, Partnership Lead at PlayVS, stated that the initiative aims to align digital engagement with the traditional Scouting pillars of leadership and fellowship. By providing a managed environment for competition, the platform seeks to demonstrate how organized gaming can foster teamwork and confidence in young participants. This partnership marks an expansion for PlayVS, which already coordinates scholastic gaming across North America for K-12 and collegiate levels.