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Colorado nonprofit · est. Jan 2025

The high school home of Brawl Stars & Clash Royale.

Thryve runs free Supercell tournaments for high schoolers who don't have a PC, a budget, or a school esports program. Just a phone and a Discord account.

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Members in server
450+
Cost to play
$0
Schools represented
40+
451members in our Discord this week
2Supercell titles · more added each season
$0entry fees, equipment, or hidden costs
COregistered nonprofit corporation

What we're doing

Most high schools don't have an esports team.
We're the one that meets students where they already are: their phones.

Traditional school esports needs a budget, a coach, a lab full of PCs, and a buy-in that small or under-resourced schools just can't make. Thryve cuts the gear out entirely. Every event is a Supercell mobile title, Brawl Stars or Clash Royale, playable on any phone made in the last seven years.

We run brackets every weekend, coach replays on weeknights, and connect students with peers in 30+ states. Members have logged top-500 finishes globally, coached friends from rookie to challenger, and run their own school chapters.

Thryve Esports, registered 501(c) nonprofit corporation, State of Colorado

Gameplay showcase

Clips from real members. Reviewed by real pros.

Clash Royale

"Immaculate last-second comeback."

Top-500 Clash Royale ladder player
Brawl Stars

"This gameplay looks damn near professional."

Top EU Brawl Stars player

Tournaments

Free seasonal high school Brawl Stars and Clash Royale tournaments.

Thryve runs the largest free seasonal tournament series for high school Brawl Stars and Clash Royale players in the United States: fall, winter, and spring seasons every year. Each season brings a multi-week ladder cup, weekend brackets, school-vs-school showmatches, and school partnership events. Live scoring and announcements run inside our Discord.

  1. 01

    Join the server

    Verify your school in #welcome, drop into a game channel, say hi.

  2. 02

    Pick your event

    Solo Clash Royale ladder, Brawl Stars trios, or a school-vs-school showmatch.

  3. 03

    Compete & climb

    Brackets run on weekends. Captains organize, mods ref, you focus on the play.

Register for this season → See who's signed up School ID verification takes about 30 seconds.

Leadership

Founded by Saras Totey, a Fairview High School student.

Saras Totey

Founder & Executive Director · Thryve Esports

"I founded Thryve Esports to bridge the digital divide in gaming and opportunity. Thryve is now a registered nonprofit corporation in the State of Colorado, with over 400 student members and growing."

Saras Totey leads the all-student team behind Thryve HS Esports, including its weekly Brawl Stars and Clash Royale brackets, school-partnership program, and coaching network. He started Thryve in January 2025 as a student at Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado.

Jan 2025 to Present · Science & Technology · LinkedIn

From the community

A student. A parent. An esports coordinator.

I joined for the brackets, stayed for the lobby. We scrim like every night now. Got to top 32 in the spring trios cup with two kids I'd never met before this. First time I've actually had "teammates" in Brawl, not just randoms.
Jordan R. 11th grade · Brawl Stars trios
Honestly I was skeptical at first because it sounded too good to be free. But my kid is on his phone less doomscrolling and more actually playing toward something. The Discord is way more chill than I expected. No complaints.
Monica L. Parent of a member
Our school doesn't have an esports program and probably never will. Thryve was the easiest way to give kids who weren't into traditional sports something of their own. Took me one email to get our students plugged in.
Mr. A. Chekwube Esports coordinator, partner school

Frequently asked

Things students & parents ask us.

Is Thryve actually free?

Yes. No entry fees, no required hardware, no premium tier. Thryve runs as a Colorado nonprofit and covers operating costs through optional tips and grants, none of which are passed on to students.

Are there free high school Brawl Stars tournaments online?

Yes. Thryve HS Esports runs free online Brawl Stars tournaments for high school students every week. Events are 3v3 trio brackets, played from any phone, and require no PC or paid entry. Sign-ups happen inside the Thryve Discord.

Are there high school Clash Royale tournaments?

Yes. Thryve runs free online 1v1 Clash Royale tournaments for high schoolers every week, including the ongoing Thryve Spring Ladder Cup series. They are double-elimination with a top-32 cut. Free to enter. Open to any current high schooler.

Is Thryve open to students outside Colorado?

Yes. Thryve is a Colorado-based nonprofit but every tournament is played online over Discord, so any U.S. high schooler with a phone can participate. Thryve currently has members from over 30 states across the country.

How often does Thryve run tournaments?

Thryve runs tournaments seasonally: fall, winter, and spring. Each season includes a multi-week ladder cup, weekend brackets, and special events like school-vs-school showmatches. Off-season members can still scrim daily inside Discord.

Do I need to be on a high school esports team to join?

No. Most Thryve members are not on a school esports team. Their schools don’t have one. Thryve was built specifically for students at schools without an esports program. Any current high school student can join, regardless of school affiliation.

Which games does Thryve compete in?

Two Supercell mobile titles right now: Brawl Stars (3v3 trio events, captains-draft maps) and Clash Royale (1v1 ladder cups, double-elim brackets). New titles are evaluated each season based on member demand.

Do I need a special phone or device?

If your phone runs Brawl Stars or Clash Royale, you're set. Both Supercell titles run smoothly on iPhones and Android devices made in the last seven years.

How do I sign up for a tournament?

All tournament sign-ups happen inside the Thryve Discord. Click any Join Discord button on this page, verify your school in #welcome, then watch the #tournaments channel.

Can my school become a Thryve partner school?

Yes. Schools, after-school programs, and youth nonprofits can partner with Thryve to run events for their students. Email sstotey02@bvsd.org with your school's name and a quick note about your students.

Is Thryve affiliated with Supercell?

No. Thryve is an independent student-led nonprofit. Brawl Stars and Clash Royale are trademarks of Supercell. We just love their games and use them as the platform for high school esports because they're free to play and accessible.

Nonprofit · Colorado

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Thryve is a registered nonprofit corporation in the State of Colorado. Every tip goes straight to prize pools, server costs, and reaching more under-resourced schools, not salaries, not overhead. Tips are optional and never required to play.

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