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MECC REGIONALS AT SSE RIGA

Update: MECC Regional at Stockholm School of Economics in Riga Cancellation

Unfortunately, the MECC Regional event scheduled for April 11 in Riga will no longer take place. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

The good news is that there are still several exciting ways for you to participate in Excel Esports:

  • MECC Weekend Battle: (April 24–26):
    Join us online at a time that suits you. Once you download the competition file, you will have 30 minutes to complete it. Results will be published afterward, allowing you to compare your performance with students worldwide. Both Junior Varsity and Varsity levels are available—we encourage you to try both.

  • MECC European Open – Amsterdam (May 22–23):
    Take part in a large in-person event and experience Excel Esports in a live gaming arena. You will have the opportunity to compete in a student event and watch professionals compete in various Excel Esports formats. Learn more here.

  • Latvian Excel Esports Championship:
    Qualification round: June 11 Finals: August 20 Compete for the title of Latvian Excel Esports Champion and a chance to win a paid trip to the Microsoft Excel World Championship Finals in Las Vegas. Learn more here.

STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS IN RIGA

MECC Regionals at Stockholm School of Economics on April 11 is one of seven events across four continents.

STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS IN RIGA

MECC Regionals at Stockholm School of Economics on April 11 is one of seven events across four continents.
The Competition will feature:

The Regional Competition will feature:

  • Challenges: Four 30-minute case competitions where students will demonstrate various Excel skills, including speed, lookups, data referencing and analysis.

  • Junior Varsity and Varsity Levels: Two difficulty levels—Junior Varsity for beginners and Varsity for more advanced Excel athletes.

  • Winners: Individual winners will be announced for each case. Additionally, the best Varsity teams will be announced based on the top student results from the same university. There must be at least three students from the same school playing in varsity to get a team score.

  • Speakers: Leading voices in the Excel community will share their experiences and insights with students.

  • Networking: Students will have the opportunity to connect with peers beyond their campus and build lasting professional relationships.

Advancements:

Individual:

Regional Battle

Top Varsity-level
Players from each
Will be invited to participate in the Online Regional Winners’ Battle

Online Regional
Winners’ Battle

The winner
Date: April 25

(will be live-streamed)

The winner of this battle will qualify directly for the MECC European Open Finals

MECC
European Open
Finals

Date: May 23

(will be live-streamed)

Happening in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Find out more here!

Teams:

In-Person Regionals

Each player from the top 30% of teams in the Varsity level from each Regional event
Date: April 25

Hosted by universities in partnership with MECC.

Each player from the top teams will be invited to participate in the Online Regional Winners’ Battle

Team
MECC Championships
Quarter-Final

Date: Nov 30–Dec 2, 2026

Happening in Las Vegas

Participation in the Championships occurs during the Fall Season 2026.

Eligibility

Students, who
graduate before the
MECC Championships
are not eligible
to form a team
or participate.

  • Team Scores:
    Team scores are based on the top 3 individual scores per case from each university
    (up to 12 players)

Individual:

Regional Battle

Top Varsity-level Players from each
Will be invited to participate in the Online Regional Winners’ Battle

Online Regional
Winners’ Battle

The winner
Date: April 25
(will be live-streamed)

The winner of this battle will qualify directly for the MECC European Open Finals

MECC European Open
Finals

Date: May 23

(will be live-streamed)

Happening in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Find out more here!

Teams:

In-Person Regionals

Each player from the top 30% of teams in
the Varsity level from each Regional event
Date: April 25

Hosted by universities in partnership with MECC.

Each player from the top teams will be invited to participate in the Online Regional Winners’ Battle

Team
MECC Championships
Quarter-Final

Date: Nov 30–Dec 2, 2026

Happening in Las Vegas

Participation in the Championships occurs during the Fall Season 2026.

Eligibility

Students, who
graduate before the
MECC Championships
are not eligible
to form a team
or participate.

  • Team Scores:
    Team scores are based on the top 3 individual scores per case from each university
    (up to 12 players)

About the event:

Time Event
11:30 – 12:00
Registration
12:00 – 12:15
Welcoming remarks, students to testing rooms
12:15 – 13:30
Round 1 – Case A and Case B
13:30 – 14:00
Guest Speaker – Emils Saulitis
(COO at Microsoft Excel World Championship)
14:00 – 14:15
Break
14:15 – 14:30
Students to testing rooms
14:30 – 15:45
Round 2 – Case C and Case D
15:45 – 16:30
Guest Speaker – Patricija Mikele
(MECC Championships 2024 Semi-Finalist)
16:30 – 17:00
Award Ceremony

How to Participate:

  • Participation is open to all students free of charge.

Sign up for the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge.

Follow the instructions to access the training materials and practice. We suggest to try the cases from ASUS Case Explorer Challenge. This student guide can help you.

Fill out the attendance form to take part in this in-person event.

Attendance Form
Time Event
11:30 – 12:00
Registration
12:00 – 12:15
Welcoming remarks, students to testing rooms
12:15 – 13:30
Round 1 – Case A and Case B
13:30 – 14:00
Guest Speaker – Emils Saulitis
(COO at Microsoft Excel World Championship)
14:00 – 14:15
Break
14:15 – 14:30
Students to testing rooms
14:30 – 15:45
Round 2 – Case C and Case D
15:45 – 16:30
Guest Speaker – Patricija Mikele
(MECC Championships 2024 Semi-Finalist)
16:30 – 17:00
Award Ceremony

How to Participate:

  • Participation is open to all students free of charge.

Sign up for the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge.

Follow the instructions to access the training materials and practice. We suggest to try the cases from ASUS Case Explorer Challenge. This student guide can help you.

Fill out the attendance form to take part in this in-person event.

Attendance Form

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