About Us

The PIEA is one of the first high school governing bodies solely focused on esports programs and clubs

​Established in 2019, the PIEA is a nonprofit entity established to provide regulatory oversight and competition guidelines for interscholastic esports in Pennsylvania. We are a member-driven organization made up of schools competing in esports all across the Commonwealth.

Our primary mission is to build confidence in the integrity of high school esports programs, promote curricula that enhance STEM and other educational opportunities, and develop world-class esports content that will grow esports opportunities.

The mission will support a primary goal of establishing a high school esports ecosystem that provides school districts, players, and parents with safe, structured, and reliable competitions leading to a recognized state championship in various gaming titles. All while ensuring the safety and security of our state's student-athletes.