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The 2025 MECC Regionals brought together over 550 students from many different universities across two continents for a thrilling weekend of spreadsheet competition. Hosted by five of our partner universities, each event offered a unique blend of community, challenge, and high-level Excel problem-solving.
Participants tackled four 30-minute challenges—Speed, Data, Formatting, and Visual—testing both technical skill and creativity under pressure. In total, students completed more than 1,100 hours of Excel casework, showcasing the growing depth and excitement of Excel Esports.
The Regionals served as qualifiers for two major competitions: the MECC Championship in the Teams category, and the Online Regional Winners’ Battle for individual Varsity-level competitors. More than just a stepping stone, the Regionals were a celebration of student achievement, innovation, and the competitive potential of spreadsheets.
University of Technology Sydney (Australia)
MECC Regionals 2025 launched in Sydney with an impressive 200+ students, setting a high bar from the outset. The atmosphere was competitive yet inviting, with students pushing each other to tackle cases quickly and creatively. This was also the only event hosted outside the U.S.
Qualified for MECC Championship: University of Technology Sydney
Online Regional Winners’ Battle Qualifier: Matthew Beard
Guest Speakers: Andrew Ngai and Tim Heng
University of Central Florida (USA)
With over 150 participants, the UCF event was second largest of the Regionals. The Florida-based competition was marked by rapid problem-solving and high scores, with many students showing significant improvement from case to case. The presence of Mr. Excel (Bill Jelen) as a speaker added a layer of excitement and insight.
Qualified for MECC Championship: University of Central Florida
Online Regional Winners’ Battle Qualifier: Alexander Rosenkranz
Guest Speaker: Bill Jelen
University of Tennessee, Knoxville (USA)
The UTK event brought together 50+ students from seven different universities, creating a highly collaborative and cross-institutional atmosphere. While smaller in size, the depth of engagement was strong, and students approached each challenge with focus and intensity.
Qualified for MECC Championship: University of Kentucky
Online Regional Winners’ Battle Qualifier: Andrew Durant
Guest Speakers: Britt Deaton and Ben Northern
Northern Arizona University (USA)
Nearly 40 students competed in Flagstaff, where the mountain setting didn’t slow the pace of competition. The University of Arizona placed first, but as a pre-qualified team, the MECC Championship spot went to the runner-up, Northern Arizona University—a notable moment for the host school.
Qualified for MECC Championship: Northern Arizona University
Online Regional Winners’ Battle Qualifier: Jackson Weber
Guest Speakers: Oz du Soleil and David Brown
University of Massachusetts Amherst (USA)
The final event of the series brought nearly 100 students from nine universities to UMass Amherst. Despite being the last regional on the calendar, the energy was anything but low—many students had been preparing for weeks. Messiah University took the top spot but, already qualified, passed their MECC Championship berth to Champlain College.
Qualified for MECC Championship: Champlain College
Online Regional Winners’ Battle Qualifier: Luke Peyton
Guest Speakers:
Your Average Finance Bro
Andrew Davidson
Diarmuid Early
Cristiano Galvao
Julian Poeltl
The MECC Regionals were more than just a qualifying pathway—they represented the continued growth of Excel Esports as a global, skills-based competition and an educational experience. For many students, these events marked their first steps into the world of Excel Esports, offering a chance to discover the breadth of what’s possible with Excel beyond the classroom.
Each in-person event provided students not only with a competitive platform but also the opportunity to network with like-minded peers and learn directly from industry experts. With a mix of learning, collaboration, and friendly competition, the Regionals were as exciting and fun as they were challenging.