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A GAME SANCTIONED UNDER 

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THE OFFICIAL GAME TO RANK THE NATION'S TOP 10 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. 

SONGS POWERED BY:

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.

 AUGUST 2027

WHAT ARE THE SELECTION ROUNDS

The SvS–U.S. Selection Rounds are a three-round evaluation process conducted by the SvS–U.S. Selection Committee to identify the most qualified independent artists for national-level song competitiveness.

Each applicant may submit up to three songs, all of which must be radio-edited and available on Spotify or Apple Music. The Selection Committee will evaluate each submission based on its competitive potential and the artist's overall readiness to compete nationally.

The committee will review up to 64 eligible submissions and select 16 independent artists to earn a place on the official SvS–U.S. Championship roster set to compete in October

"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 

🏆 PREVIOUS CHAMPIONS:

🏆 GAME SCHEDULE

  • October 2027 - Dates to be announced

💰 PRIZES

  • 🥇 Champion: Cash Prize+ Championship Belt + #1 National Ranking

  • 🥈 Runner-Up: Cash Prize + #2 National Ranking

ADDITIONAL PERKS:

  • Ranked players will receive their own SvS Player Digital Trading Card

  • The top 10 players will receive an official "MPS Nationally Ranked Independent Artist" digital badge.

  • An official Authentication Letter from the Commissioner

  • A personal Top 32 Profile Card on the MPS website

  • Players in the MPS-US RANKINGS all receive automatic bids in the upcoming SvS Team Draft

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