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Welcome to the Birthday Bash for 2019. We are going to have Pot Bonuses for Dragon Ball FighterZ, Street Fighter V, and BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle. The Matcherino Pot Bonus will be included as well to further increase the pot bonuses for the players.
We will be hosting this event at Encore Esports located at 538 main street, New Rochelle, New York 10801. This beautiful spacious venue can hold over 200 people and we will have plenty of setups for each game included in the tournament.
Registration is now open with an early bird price to push people to save money in advance and to plan properly and accordingly as well as to help have the event well prepared to start on time. Know that in time as the date gets closer towards the event, the price will increase! Please save money and register if you’re going!
Pre-Register by clicking on this link – https://smash.gg/tournament/bum-s-birthday-bash-2019-fgc
Top 8 payout:
TBA
Registration:
Competitors:
$25 from 1/15/2019 to 2/15/2019
$30 from 2/15/2019 to 3/15/2019
$35 from 3/15/2019 to 3/28/2019
$40 EMERGENCY REGISTRATION (at the door)
Spectators:
$20 from 1/15/2019 to 3/28/2019
$30 at the door
Please note that whatever you register for, it will be stated in the system
Example:
Name (Last, First) | Gamertag | Type | Games
DOE, JOHN | DOUZ HANDZ | PLAYER | DBFZ/SSBU/BBCT
DOE, JANE | DEEZ HANDZ | SPECTATOR | NONE
Please add your FULL NAME and GAMERTAG and please have valid ID with you.
Schedule:
TBA
Stream:
www.twitch.tv/Bum1six3
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
APRIL ANNIHILATION (AA2019)
WHEN:
April 12-14, 2019
WHERE:
Crowne Plaza: Philadelphia-Cherry Hill
2349 Marlton Pike W,
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
HOTEL REGISTRATION INFO:
Please book your rooms here – https://book.passkey.com/e/49680530
(Once you click on the link, then press “Make a Reservation”)
STANDARD KING – Starts at $99 a night plus taxes & fees.
STANDARD TWO DOUBLE BEDS – Start at $99 a night plus taxes & fees.
REGISTRATION INFO:
-Please note that there is a 3-game limit for April Annihilation.
Early Bird – $40 2/18/19 – 2/23/19
Regular Player – $60 2/24/19 – 3/18/19
Last Call – $70 3/19/19 – 3/31/19
On-Site Player Badge – $90
Spectator (Door Only) – $45
-Badge pick up will be Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8 AM until 6 PM
-If you are not adding any games, we encourage you to pick up badges at 11 AM.
-On-site registration will be Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8 AM until 10 AM.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
-Vendors
-Arcade
-Casual Set Ups
-Friday Night Teams
FRIDAY TEAM TOURNAMENTS – Friday, April 12, 2019:
-Please note that team tournaments are optional and are not included in the April Annihilation Saturday/Sunday venue price.
Online Registration – $5
On-Site Registration – $10
Spectator – $5
Team Tournament Games –
DragonBall FighterZ (2v2) – $20 per Team
Street Fighter V: AE (2v2) – $20 per Team
Tekken 7 (3v3) – $30 per Team
Dead or Alive 6 (3v3) – $30 per Team
Soul Calibur 6 (2v2) – $20 per Team
MAIN TOURNAMENT GAMES – April 13-14, 2019 ($10 entry fee per game, unless otherwise specified below):
Street Fighter V (PS4) – Capcom Pro Tour Ranking Event
Dead or Alive 6 (PS4)
Windjammers (PS4) – $5 Game Entry Fee
Mortal Kombat XL (PS4)
Under Night in Birth Exe:Late(st) (PS4)
MAIN TOURNAMENT FREE ENTRY GAMES – April 13-14, 2019 (All games are capped. Player badges are required.)
Dragon Ball Fighter Z (PS4) – 128 Cap – $1000 Prize Pool Sponsored by Big E Gaming
Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2 (PS4) – 128 Cap – $750 Prize Pool Sponsored by Sector X
Soul Calibur VI (PS4) – 176 Cap – $1200 Prize Pool
Tekken 7 (PS4) – 176 Cap – Prize Pool TBA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Switch) – 128 Cap – $750 Prize Pool
Blazblue: Cross Tag (PS4) – 128 Cap – $750 Prize Pool Sponsored by Sector X
Pokken Tournament (Nintendo Switch) – 64 Cap – $500 Prize Pool
BIG E GAMING SPONSORED SIDE TOURNAMENT:
Street Fighter 2: Turbo – FREE entry – 32 Player Cap
-If you’re interested in competing in this side tournament, please DM the Big E Gaming Facebook Page
COMMUNITY RUN SIDE TOURNAMENTS:
(Spectators and Player Registrants are welcome to compete in side tournaments):
Virtua Fighter V – Run By Harpooner
Alpha 2 – Run by Master Steve
-There is a 4 game limit (3 spots left) for community run side tournaments and a 3 game limit (2 spots left) for arcade side tournaments. You must bring your own equipment. If you want to run a side tournament, please contact the Big E Gaming Facebook Page for approval. It’s on a first come, first serve basis. Once the community run side tournaments are approved, player’s must contact the community contact via our website to sign up. The links will go up on www.bigegaming.com Big E Gaming cannot add you to community-based sign ups.
IMPORTANT RULES REGARDING CONTROLLERS:
– PlayStation 4, only DUALSHOCK 4 can be used
– All converters, except for the XCM Crossfire 3.0 and Brook super converters, are banned on PS4. You must use an USB extension cable with your Brook converter to prevent damage to our consoles’ controller ports.
– Cronus Max Plus and Titan One is prohibited.
– Legacy PS3 controllers are banned for Street Fighter V.
OFFICIAL RULES:
http://bigegaming.com/game-rules/
PAYOUTS:
16 players or more – 70/20/10 Payout
12 to 15 players – 80/20 Payout
11 or less – Winner Take All Payout
-Payouts with Pot Bonuses – Big E Gaming reserves the right to payout up to 4 weeks after the event.
-If Pot bonuses are provided by a 3rd Party, the player will be notified of time frame for payout via email.
-Medals are given out on Sunday, February 24, 2019.
-Big E Gaming is not responsible if the player does not claim their medal.
-If medal must be shipped to the player, the player is responsible for shipping.
–
Player has a 60 day grace period to claim their medal.
EVENT AND STREAM SCHEDULE:
The Event/Stream Schedule will be provided closer to the event.
POOL ASSIGNMENTS & BRACKETS:
Will be posted and made public after pre-registration ends.
VOLUNTEERS:
-All volunteers must complete an application. Volunteers must pre-register online.
-Staff Meetings are mandatory. If you don’t check in, you will not receive a refund.
-Volunteers will receive food and snacks, raffle tickets for volunteer’s raffle for staff prizes, and a staff shirt.
-Big Ticket Item (i.e. Arcade Stick) will be awarded to a MVP volunteer on Sunday, presented along with last raffle.
SPONSORS:
If you’re interested in being a sponsor for April Annihilation, please contact the Big E Gaming Facebook Page via DM to inquire.
VENDORS:
If you’re interested in being a vendor for April Annihilation, please contact the Big E Gaming Facebook Page via DM to inquire.
BIG E GAMING ADDITIONAL LINKS:
http://bigegaming.com/
http://twitter.com/BigEGaming
https://www.facebook.com/BigEGaming
www.instagram.com/bigegaming
The Scarlet Classic makes a triumphant comeback bigger and better than ever before and a bigger event means a much bigger venue! We’ve moved from the College Ave Student Center to the Rutgers Athletic Center on Livingston!
Featuring Tournaments and/or Casual Events for:
– Overwatch
– League of Legends
– Super Smash Bros. Melee
– Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
– DOTA 2
– Pokemon
– Hearthstone
– CS:GO
– FGC (Street Fighter V, Tekken, Dragon Ball FighterZ. etc.)
– VR
– and many more to come!
Scarlet Classic V is still being put together and as such, various tournaments, featured games, and events may be subject to change. We will update the page as more information becomes available.
SMASH, FGC, HEARTHSTONE:
https://smash.gg/tournament/scarlet-classic-v-1
CS:GO sign ups (Closes March 14th): https://goo.gl/forms/eMcDG5D7g4L9ChMy2
DOTA 2 (Closes April 1st):
Registration Form: https://goo.gl/forms/VT5XJxkp179Wzb6H3
Rules: http://bit.ly/SCVDotaRules
Free Agent Registration: http://bit.ly/SCVD2FreeAgentReg
Free Agent List: http://bit.ly/SCVD2FreeAgents
League of Legends sign-ups (Closes March 7th): https://www.google.com/url?q=https://battlefy.com/rutgers-league-of-legends/the-scarlet-classic-v-league-of-legends-tournament/5c70cff63a7dad03282336ac/info?infoTab%3Ddetails&sa=D&ust=1551980952287000&usg=AFQjCNGNoO3x2dIPQG8zL-aWj9X2KqW_uQ
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Ki
DRAGONBALL FIGHTERZ TOURNAMENT
with additional Crowdfunding by Matcherino: https://matcherino.com/tournaments/13987
Use Coupon Code: “Ki” to add .50 for free to prize pool
While you are there check out all the Marketplace items for great ways to also help contribute.
Cost:
Venue Cost is $10.00 for the entire night
Bracket entry is $10.00
TIMES:
DOORS OPEN AT 3PM
DRAGONBALL FIGHTERZ TOURNAMENT – 5PM
AMATEUR BRACKET – 6PM
PAYOUTS:
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
64 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Amatuer Bracket:
1st Place – Free Venue to our next event
TOURNAMENT RULES
DRAGONBALL FIGHTERZ (PS4)
Size: 1on1
Double Elimination
Default settings
2/3 Rounds per Game
2/3 Games per Set
3/5 Games for Losers & Winners Finals
3/5 Games for Grand Finals
Controllers are available for playing, bringing your own is encouraged. Players must DESYNC their controllers after each set.
Streamed Live at https://www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
On July 19-21, the New Yorker Hotel will host Defend the North: New York City’s only major fighting game tournament! Considered by many to be one of the biggest travel destinations in the world, NYC is also home to a diverse gaming community with a rich and storied legacy. This summer, be a part of that legacy and register for DTN today!
Why Go to Defend the North?
– 3 Day event
– 20+ Tournaments for Current and Retro Games
– 30+ Different Games Available for Casual Play
– Arcade Room featuring Japanese Candy Cabs
– 24 hour Gaming in the BYOC and Arcade Rooms
– Community-Run Side Tournaments
– Cosplay Contest with Cash Prizes
– Vendor and Exhibitor Booths
– And much more!
How Do I Get There?
The iconic New Yorker Hotel is located at 481 8th Ave in Midtown Manhattan. Public transportation is available from all 3 major NYC airports: Newark (EWR), John F Kennedy (JFK), and LaGuardia (LGA):
From EWR: Take the Airtrain to Newark Airport train station. Then transfer to a NJ TRANSIT train to NEW YORK Penn Station.
From JFK: Take the Airtrain to Jamaica Station. Then transfer to a Manhattan-bound E train and stop at 34th St Penn Station.
From LGA: Take the Q70 SBS Bus to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue/74th St (Guests coming from Terminal A must take the Q47 Bus instead). Then take an E train to 34th St Penn Station.
Where Can I Stay?
Get the most out of DTN and stay at the venue! Steps away from places like the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden, the New Yorker combines historic charm with modern convenience.
This 4-star hotel features updated rooms with breathtaking views of the city. Amenities include a bar, a 24-hour diner, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Normally priced around $300 a night during the summer, DTN has secured amazing rates for all our guests starting at $147 a night! Click below to reserve your room! No deposit needed!
The last day to book with this special rate is June 19th, 2019. So act fast and take advantage of this amazing deal!
Gaming Tours:
Capcom Pro Tour
Defend the North is an official stop on the Capcom Pro Tour! Earn valuable points and qualify for Capcom Cup 2019! Click here for more details.
Jazzy Circuit Finale
DTN will host the season finale of the Jazzy Circuit! FOUR Last Chance Qualifying Spots up for grabs! Who will become the 1st ever Jazzy Circuit Champion?
DTN After Hours
In the city that never sleeps, it’s only fitting that DTN features 24/7 gaming! Play as late or early as you want with BYOC and Arcade Rooms open ALL weekend long!
Tournament Games:
Street Fighter V (2K pot minimum)
Smash Ultimate ($1K pot minimum)
Dragon Ball Fighter Z ($1K pot minimum)
Mortal Kombat 11 ($1K pot minimum)
Vampire Savior ($250 pot minimum)*
Under Night In Birth Exe: Late [st]
Fortnite 1v1 ($500 pot minimum)
Capcom vs SNK 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (2K pot minimum)*
Smash Brothers Melee
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
Tekken 7 ($1K pot minimum)
Street Fighter Alpha 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Guilty Gear Xrd REV2
For Honor
Virtua Fighter 5 ($250 pot minimum)*
Ultra Street Fighter IV
Pokken Tournament DX
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Soul Calibur VI ($500 pot minimum)
Super Street Fighter II Turbo ($250 pot minimum)*
BLazBlue Cross Tag Battle
Overwatch 6v6
*Free Entry and Crowdfunded via Matcherino
Competitor Pass
Players who wish to compete in ANY of the official tournaments must have a Competitor Pass. Prices will go up as the date gets closer to the event. So don’t wait! Click here to purchase your Competitor Pass today! you will also gain access to the event for all 3 days
$35.00 USD (December 1st, 2018 – January 18th, 2019)
$40.00 USD (January 19th – March 28th)
$50.00 USD (March 29th – June 1st)
$60.00 USD (June 1st – July 12th)
$75.00 USD (On-Site Registration ONLY on July 19th)
Spectator Pass
Attending DTN as a fan? Curious to see what FGC tourneys are like? Get a Spectator pass which includes access to all our games (including the 24 hour BYOC and Arcade Rooms) for casual play! Spectators can also enter community-run side events! Visit our Eventbrite page to get your Spectator Pass today!
$50.00 USD
On July 19-21, the New Yorker Hotel will host Defend the North: New York City’s only major fighting game tournament! Considered by many to be one of the biggest travel destinations in the world, NYC is also home to a diverse gaming community with a rich and storied legacy. This summer, be a part of that legacy and register for DTN today!
Why Go to Defend the North?
– 3 Day event
– 20+ Tournaments for Current and Retro Games
– 30+ Different Games Available for Casual Play
– Arcade Room featuring Japanese Candy Cabs
– 24 hour Gaming in the BYOC and Arcade Rooms
– Community-Run Side Tournaments
– Cosplay Contest with Cash Prizes
– Vendor and Exhibitor Booths
– And much more!
How Do I Get There?
The iconic New Yorker Hotel is located at 481 8th Ave in Midtown Manhattan. Public transportation is available from all 3 major NYC airports: Newark (EWR), John F Kennedy (JFK), and LaGuardia (LGA):
From EWR: Take the Airtrain to Newark Airport train station. Then transfer to a NJ TRANSIT train to NEW YORK Penn Station.
From JFK: Take the Airtrain to Jamaica Station. Then transfer to a Manhattan-bound E train and stop at 34th St Penn Station.
From LGA: Take the Q70 SBS Bus to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue/74th St (Guests coming from Terminal A must take the Q47 Bus instead). Then take an E train to 34th St Penn Station.
Where Can I Stay?
Get the most out of DTN and stay at the venue! Steps away from places like the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden, the New Yorker combines historic charm with modern convenience.
This 4-star hotel features updated rooms with breathtaking views of the city. Amenities include a bar, a 24-hour diner, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Normally priced around $300 a night during the summer, DTN has secured amazing rates for all our guests starting at $147 a night! Click below to reserve your room! No deposit needed!
The last day to book with this special rate is June 19th, 2019. So act fast and take advantage of this amazing deal!
Gaming Tours:
Capcom Pro Tour
Defend the North is an official stop on the Capcom Pro Tour! Earn valuable points and qualify for Capcom Cup 2019! Click here for more details.
Jazzy Circuit Finale
DTN will host the season finale of the Jazzy Circuit! FOUR Last Chance Qualifying Spots up for grabs! Who will become the 1st ever Jazzy Circuit Champion?
DTN After Hours
In the city that never sleeps, it’s only fitting that DTN features 24/7 gaming! Play as late or early as you want with BYOC and Arcade Rooms open ALL weekend long!
Tournament Games:
Street Fighter V (2K pot minimum)
Smash Ultimate ($1K pot minimum)
Dragon Ball Fighter Z ($1K pot minimum)
Mortal Kombat 11 ($1K pot minimum)
Vampire Savior ($250 pot minimum)*
Under Night In Birth Exe: Late [st]
Fortnite 1v1 ($500 pot minimum)
Capcom vs SNK 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (2K pot minimum)*
Smash Brothers Melee
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
Tekken 7 ($1K pot minimum)
Street Fighter Alpha 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Guilty Gear Xrd REV2
For Honor
Virtua Fighter 5 ($250 pot minimum)*
Ultra Street Fighter IV
Pokken Tournament DX
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Soul Calibur VI ($500 pot minimum)
Super Street Fighter II Turbo ($250 pot minimum)*
BLazBlue Cross Tag Battle
Overwatch 6v6
*Free Entry and Crowdfunded via Matcherino
Competitor Pass
Players who wish to compete in ANY of the official tournaments must have a Competitor Pass. Prices will go up as the date gets closer to the event. So don’t wait! Click here to purchase your Competitor Pass today! you will also gain access to the event for all 3 days
$35.00 USD (December 1st, 2018 – January 18th, 2019)
$40.00 USD (January 19th – March 28th)
$50.00 USD (March 29th – June 1st)
$60.00 USD (June 1st – July 12th)
$75.00 USD (On-Site Registration ONLY on July 19th)
Spectator Pass
Attending DTN as a fan? Curious to see what FGC tourneys are like? Get a Spectator pass which includes access to all our games (including the 24 hour BYOC and Arcade Rooms) for casual play! Spectators can also enter community-run side events! Visit our Eventbrite page to get your Spectator Pass today!
$50.00 USD
On July 19-21, the New Yorker Hotel will host Defend the North: New York City’s only major fighting game tournament! Considered by many to be one of the biggest travel destinations in the world, NYC is also home to a diverse gaming community with a rich and storied legacy. This summer, be a part of that legacy and register for DTN today!
Why Go to Defend the North?
– 3 Day event
– 20+ Tournaments for Current and Retro Games
– 30+ Different Games Available for Casual Play
– Arcade Room featuring Japanese Candy Cabs
– 24 hour Gaming in the BYOC and Arcade Rooms
– Community-Run Side Tournaments
– Cosplay Contest with Cash Prizes
– Vendor and Exhibitor Booths
– And much more!
How Do I Get There?
The iconic New Yorker Hotel is located at 481 8th Ave in Midtown Manhattan. Public transportation is available from all 3 major NYC airports: Newark (EWR), John F Kennedy (JFK), and LaGuardia (LGA):
From EWR: Take the Airtrain to Newark Airport train station. Then transfer to a NJ TRANSIT train to NEW YORK Penn Station.
From JFK: Take the Airtrain to Jamaica Station. Then transfer to a Manhattan-bound E train and stop at 34th St Penn Station.
From LGA: Take the Q70 SBS Bus to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue/74th St (Guests coming from Terminal A must take the Q47 Bus instead). Then take an E train to 34th St Penn Station.
Where Can I Stay?
Get the most out of DTN and stay at the venue! Steps away from places like the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden, the New Yorker combines historic charm with modern convenience.
This 4-star hotel features updated rooms with breathtaking views of the city. Amenities include a bar, a 24-hour diner, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Normally priced around $300 a night during the summer, DTN has secured amazing rates for all our guests starting at $147 a night! Click below to reserve your room! No deposit needed!
The last day to book with this special rate is June 19th, 2019. So act fast and take advantage of this amazing deal!
Gaming Tours:
Capcom Pro Tour
Defend the North is an official stop on the Capcom Pro Tour! Earn valuable points and qualify for Capcom Cup 2019! Click here for more details.
Jazzy Circuit Finale
DTN will host the season finale of the Jazzy Circuit! FOUR Last Chance Qualifying Spots up for grabs! Who will become the 1st ever Jazzy Circuit Champion?
DTN After Hours
In the city that never sleeps, it’s only fitting that DTN features 24/7 gaming! Play as late or early as you want with BYOC and Arcade Rooms open ALL weekend long!
Tournament Games:
Street Fighter V (2K pot minimum)
Smash Ultimate ($1K pot minimum)
Dragon Ball Fighter Z ($1K pot minimum)
Mortal Kombat 11 ($1K pot minimum)
Vampire Savior ($250 pot minimum)*
Under Night In Birth Exe: Late [st]
Fortnite 1v1 ($500 pot minimum)
Capcom vs SNK 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (2K pot minimum)*
Smash Brothers Melee
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
Tekken 7 ($1K pot minimum)
Street Fighter Alpha 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Guilty Gear Xrd REV2
For Honor
Virtua Fighter 5 ($250 pot minimum)*
Ultra Street Fighter IV
Pokken Tournament DX
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Soul Calibur VI ($500 pot minimum)
Super Street Fighter II Turbo ($250 pot minimum)*
BLazBlue Cross Tag Battle
Overwatch 6v6
*Free Entry and Crowdfunded via Matcherino
Competitor Pass
Players who wish to compete in ANY of the official tournaments must have a Competitor Pass. Prices will go up as the date gets closer to the event. So don’t wait! Click here to purchase your Competitor Pass today! you will also gain access to the event for all 3 days
$35.00 USD (December 1st, 2018 – January 18th, 2019)
$40.00 USD (January 19th – March 28th)
$50.00 USD (March 29th – June 1st)
$60.00 USD (June 1st – July 12th)
$75.00 USD (On-Site Registration ONLY on July 19th)
Spectator Pass
Attending DTN as a fan? Curious to see what FGC tourneys are like? Get a Spectator pass which includes access to all our games (including the 24 hour BYOC and Arcade Rooms) for casual play! Spectators can also enter community-run side events! Visit our Eventbrite page to get your Spectator Pass today!
$50.00 USD
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially
Times:
Registration: 6pm
Doubles start time: 6:30 pm SHARP!
Singles start time: 7:30 pm (Depending on Doubles)
Fees:
– Venue Fee: $8
– Casuals Only: $8 (all night)
– Single Tournament entry: $7
– Doubles Tournament entry: $5.00 per person
– Spectating is standard venue price.
Venue Rules:
You can bring outside food, and there are snacks and drink to buy in the venue. There will be a table just for eating. No food around the consoles themselves. Drinks are ok, but be careful and don’t spill anything near the electronics. We just ask if you can please clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave any garbage behind. We don’t want the guys at the venue working extra just to clean up after us.
__________________________________________
Tournament Rules
3stock 7min
Stage Hazards Off
2 Bans, no DSR
Starter Stages
Battlefield
Final Destination
Pokemon Stadium 2
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Counter-Pick Stages
Lylat Cruise
Unova Pokemon League
Town and City
Yoshi’s Story
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
________________________________________
— Cash prizes:
Singles
1 – 47 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 30%
3rd Place – 10%
48 – 63 players:
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
65 – 128 Players
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 10%
4th Place – 5%
5th Place – 3%/3%
7th Place – 2%/2%
Doubles: (If double is being played)
4 teams or fewer:
1st -100%
5 teams up to 9:
1st – 70%
2nd – 30%
10 teams and up:
1st – 60%
2nd – 30%
3rd – 10%
Any questions or concerns should be brought directly to the attention of tournament staff.
Streamed live at www.twitch.tv/EncoreEsportsUSA
past brackets can be found on Smash.gg with increasing numbers after ES:
ES1: https://challonge.com/tbv63ahw
ES2: https://smash.gg/encoresmash2
ES3: https://smash.gg/encoresmash3
ES4: https://smash.gg/es4
ES5: https://smash.gg/es5
ES6: https://smash.gg/es6
ES7: https://smash.gg/es7
ES8: https://smash.gg/es8
and continue on changing last number sequentially