Penn World Schools Invitational 2027
About This Tournament
An online World Schools invitational hosted by Penn on Zoom and Discord, with ESL and EFL categories and a finals TOC bid.
Penn's World Schools Invitational is an online tournament hosted by the University of Pennsylvania on Zoom and Discord, with ESL and EFL categories and a finals TOC bid. It is one of the most international online tournaments of the year, with national teams alongside school and club entries.
The 2027 dates are provisional; the 2026 edition ran on 28 and 29 March with entry at USD 130 early or USD 150 late per team, a cap of 60 teams, and a judge requirement of half a judge per team. The 2027 pack usually arrives in January.
What's included if you sign up through us
- 4 hours of coaching by experts
- Sorted registration and judge requirement
- Feedback about the tournament after the rounds
Tournament Details
Dates
Mar 27, 5:00 PM – Mar 29, 2027, 2:00 AM (GST)
Organiser time: Mar 27, 9:00 AM – Mar 28, 2027, 6:00 PM (EDT)
Duration
3 days
Location
Online
Timezone
America/New York
Eligibility
Ages up to 19
Max Team Size
3 students
Registration Deadline
Mar 13, 2027, 5:00 PM (GST)
Organiser
University of PennsylvaniaFrequently Asked Questions
Is this confirmed?
Not yet. Register interest and we will email you when the 2027 pack is out.
Is there an ESL category?
Yes, ESL and EFL categories with their own breaks, which is useful for many of our students.
Fee to be announced
per student
Secure payment via Stripe · Bank transfer accepted
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