
A GAME SANCTIONED UNDER

THE OFFICIAL GAME TO RANK THE NATION'S TOP 32 INDEPENDENT ARTISTS.
Welcome to the SvS U.S. Championship information page.
The SvS U.S. Championship is the official online national game of Music-Performance Sports (MPS), showcasing elite independent artists from across the country. 64 Independent artists will join the 2027 roster to compete in this bracket-style single-elimination game for the SvS - United States title, and first official MPS-US Top 32 national ranking.
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All game matchups are powered through Spotify and Apple Music, where songs go head-to-head in a dynamic, two-tier scoring system driven by the fans and judges. Additionally, it produces the first legitimate national ranking of the nation's top independent artists.
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WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT FOR INDEPENDENT MUSIC?
Not only does this introduce a new form of sports entertainment but also introduces a completely new form of promoting songs by functioning as a competitive sport, giving independent artists a structured, merit-based platform unlike anything ever seen in music. In an era of oversaturation where everyone promotes music online, this creates a powerful alternative that cuts through the noise and gives artists a distinct way to stand out. It provides a new way for independent artists to attract fans, combining performance scoring and public voting to drive real engagement beyond traditional marketing/promotional tactics. It establishes a modern A&R system through the SvS–U.S. National Ranking, allowing talent to be discovered, measured, and advanced based on performance and audience response. It creates a new career path with real structure, giving serious artists the opportunity to earn money, grow their fanbase, increase their stream count, and unlock long-term business and career advancement opportunities.
SvS-US QUALIFIERS
eMICS and THE LEAGUE champions both receieve automatic SvS-US roster spots.
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SUBMISSIONS OPEN IN JULY
HOW DOES SvS-US WORK
1. Submit Your Song - Sept 1st - 30th
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Pay the one-time $200 Committee Evaluation Fee
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Win eMICS or The League to get automatic roster spots.
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Recoup your fee by participating in our referral program.
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Participants in eMICS and The League receive a 20% discount.
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Open-Game (All genres compete)
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No AI-generated songs.
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Must be solo and unsigned
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One (1) original song (no features)
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Must be a U.S. citizen
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Must be Radio-edited (No exceptions)
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Must be listed on Spotify or Apple Music
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Ages 18+

2. The Roster Selection Process - Oct 5th - 16th
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SvS SELECTION COMMITTEE
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Our Selection Committee is a panel of elite industry professionals.
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Our 10 members include former major-label A&Rs, former major-label executives, current and former FM radio DJs, and current and former artist development experts.
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Combined, the committee brings over 100 years of music industry experience to the evaluation process.
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SvS COMBINE
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Think of the SvS Combine as the NFL Combine for music.
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Across three rounds, our committee evaluates every submission, analyzing song quality, performance potential, and competitive viability to identify and select the Top 62 independent artists that advance to the SvS-US Championship roster.
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DIDN’T MAKE THE CUT? YOU STILL WIN.
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Artists whose songs are not selected will receive a complimentary 6-Point Song Analysis from our committee.
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This professional-grade breakdown, valued at $2,500, delivers actionable insights to elevate your sound and sharpen your competitive edge for the future.
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3. Get Seeded By The Public - Oct 28th - 31st
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The public votes on songs to determine their seeding in the brackets.
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Your path to the title is set
4. Player Orientation (Virtual) - Nov
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This is a mandatory meeting to ensure all players are fully aware of game operations and to answer any questions or concerns.
5. GAME TIME! - Jan
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Songs battle head-to-head using Spotify or Apple Music streaming, where the public and judges score to determine weekly winners until a champion is crowned.
"As a former Executive A&R, I can confidently say the MPS system is the next generation of artist development. It brings real structure, accountability, and competitive validation to independent music in a way the industry has never seen before." - Pete

🏆 GAME SCHEDULE
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1st Round: Jan 6th – 9th
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2nd Round: Jan 13th – 16th
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3rd Round: Jan 20th – 23th
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Quarterfinals: Jan 27th – 30th
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Semifinals: Feb 3rd - 6th
Championship Series (Best of 3)
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Feb 11
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Feb 12
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Feb 13 (if needed)
💰 PRIZES
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🥇 Champion: $10,000 + Championship Belt + #1 National Ranking
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🥈 Runner-Up: $5,000
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💸 Quarterfinalists and semifinalists are paid based on placement.
ADDITIONAL PERKS:
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Players who make the Quarterfinals will also receive their own SvS Player Digital Trading Card
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The top 32 players will receive an official "MPS Nationally Ranked Independent Artist" digital badge.
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An official Authentication Letter from the Commissioner
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A personal Top 32 Profile Card on the MPS website
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Players in the MPS-US Top 32 all receive automatic bids in the upcoming SvS Team Draft
THIS IS MUSIC-PERFORMANCE SPORTS

MPS is the national governing body of the first and official sport of music performance.
BE MORE THAN AN INDEPENDENT ARTIST, BECOME A MUSIC-SPORTS ATHLETE.
WANT TO BECOME A SPONSOR?
Contact us at info@songvssongsports.com
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