Calendar

Dec
21
Fri
2018
Switch & Play NYC Retrofest @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Meet up at Waypoint Cafe to play classic retro games on Nintendo consoles.

https://www.facebook.com/SwitchAndPlayNYC/

Dec
22
Sat
2018
A Very Smashing Holiday Party – Switch & Play NYC December @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Dec 22 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

The most wonderful time of the year is coming, and what better way to celebrate the holidays than a Holiday Party! Once again, we will be hosting our annual Holiday Party at Waypoint, where we’ll be having free play on the TVs, as people are playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch!

We’ll be doing a special Christmas grab bag game during the party! Instead of the traditional Yankee Swap/White Elephant Gift Exchange, we wanted to do something different.

Here are the rules:

Item must be in the $20-$30 range. It must be a physical item or a piece of merchandise (like toys, board games, plushies, etc.). We will not be accepting video games or prepaid cards/gift cards. The item must be a physical item or piece of merchandise. Make sure the gift is wrapped up and left unlabeled.

On the day of the event all of the items will get thrown into a giant laundry sack or giant bag. Admins Mike and Geoffrey will randomly generate the order of the participants, and line them up. They will randomly grab an item out of the bag without looking. Once you receive the gift, it’s yours. At the end of the game, you can choose to trade with people if you would like.

We will have another raffle this year, where we’ll be giving away a ton of prizes!

To get to Waypoint Cafe, take the D Train to Grand St. From there, it’s a five minute walk to Ludlow St. After you reach Ludlow, make a left turn, and it’s a very short walk. You could also take the F Train to Delancey St. From there, it’s a three minute walk to Ludlow.

We look forward to seeing you guys at the party!

Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm – Dec 23 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Dec
29
Sat
2018
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Dec 29 @ 6:00 pm – Dec 30 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Jan
5
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Jan 5 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 6 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Jan
12
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 13 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Jan
19
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 20 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Jan
26
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Jan 26 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 27 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Feb
2
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Feb 2 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 3 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Feb
9
Sat
2019
Square Button Massacre @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Feb 9 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

We welcome you to Square Button Massacre The event will showcase the most classic form of FGC combat, King of The Hill. Choose out of any one (or all three) games we will be showcasing and dominate til someone knocks you off the sticks. The first place winner will have a glorious award as the second and third place winner will have something that would inspire them to do better.
The event will be at Waypoint Cafe! Located at 65 Ludlow Street. If you need to take public transportation you can take the B,D train to Grand street or the J,F,M train to Delancey/Essex Street INFORMATION ABOUT TRAIN DELAYS AND ANY OTHER CHANGES IN MTA SERVICE WILL BE POSTED ACCORDINGLY.
The games (and schedule) that will be showcased are….

Game One – Soul Caliber 6
11:00am Sign up / Friendlies
12pm Start
2pm End / Award Ceremony

Game Two – Dragonball FighterZ
2pm Sign Up /Friendlies
3pm Start
5pm End / Award Ceremony

Game Three – Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
5pm Sign Up / Friendlies
6pm Start
8pm End / Award Ceremony

RULES

1. SIGN UPS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED
Sounds very simple enough right? Just because you signed up within the allotted hour time does not mean that you will get a chance to play in the event. We will be under a very tight time schedule and final matches will be at the time closest to the wrap of the game. The list will resume after the award ceremony but WILL NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE EVENT.

2. SMACK TALK NOT TRUMP TALK.
We actually encourage competitiveness and trash talking. It’s welcomed but don’t be dicks. No questions asked you will be dropped, and if you’re with a crew. They will be dropped too. It’s not hard to say you suck without sounding like a 12 year old playing Call of Duty with voice masking.

3. KING OF THE HILL – YOU LOSE, YOU’RE OUT.
For the event you play until you lose. If you lose you cant play unless everyone else on the list loses and then by default it resets accordingly to the number you signed up as. As mentioned before the top 3 winners from each game will receive an award.

This goes without saying but BRINGING YOUR OWN STICKS IS HIGHLY RECOMMEND! This is like the golden rule at FGC events but in case you don’t Waypoint Cafe NYC does have a very limited supply and we do mean limited. So if you don’t bring your own sticks we do not want to hear any crying about how you didn’t win cause of the controller you didn’t bring cause of “insert excuse here”.

The event will be streamed on The Waypoint Cafe Twitch channel.

More details about the event would be posted in the future!

Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Feb 9 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 10 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Feb
16
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Feb 16 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 17 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Feb
23
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Feb 23 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 24 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
2
Sat
2019
Consensual Smashing: Smash Ultimate Tournament @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Mar 2 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Welcome to MHNYC’s first Smash Event, Hosting both a In person Competitive Tournament and a online for fun arena stream!

The online Stream will be free to join from the comfort of your home! Just join us at twitch.tv/monsterhunterNYC and join our arena for a fun filled time

Sign-ups for the in person tournament will have a $10 Entry fee ($5 to Venue and $5 to Prize Pool) beginning at 5:30 PM. The tournament will officially start at 7 PM. The brackets will be posted on Challonge. Entry cap is 32

*No outside food/drink is allowed in the venue *

Rules:

– 1 v 1 Tournament
– 3 Stock, 7 Minutes
– Sudden Death will be 1 Stock, 2 Minutes
– Double Elimination
– Pause OFF
– Stage Hazards OFF
– Starting Stages and Counter-pick Stages will be listed. (If a player bans Battlefield, ALL battlefields are banned. Same rule for all FD/Omega Stages.) Players will have 2 BANS for stages when counter-picking. We’ll be printing out a stage list for everyone to see.
– In a set, whoever loses can choose their character second in order to counter-pick.
– BYOC (Bring Your Own Controller) of course.

Legal stages are as followed
Starters: Battlefield, Final Destination, Pokemon Stadium 2, Smashville, and Kalos Pokemon League
Counterpick Stages: Unova Pokemon League, Lylat Cruise, Yoshi’s Island, and Town & City

The Prize Pot will be split as follows:

1st Place: 65%
2nd Place: 25%
3rd Place: 10%

Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 2 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 3 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
8
Fri
2019
Road to Defend the North 2019: Street Fighter Alpha 2 @ Next Level
Mar 8 @ 2:00 pm – Mar 9 @ 2:00 am

Want a chance to win free venue fee at this year’s Defend the North? Then head over to Next Level on Friday Feb 8 for the 1st installment of the Road to Defend the North Tournament Series!

Next Level, in association with DTN, will host FOUR singles tournaments in the next few months. In addition to their share of the prize pool, the winners of each event will earn a free competitor pass to Defend the North 2019 which takes place on July 19-21 at the New Yorker Hotel in midtown Manhattan!

Hot off the heels of Apollo’s win in last month’s Vampire Savior tournament, the next game in the Road to DTN lineup will be Street Fighter Alpha 2!

Remember that all the old school fighters at DTN 2K19 are FREE entry with a minimum prize pool of $250 EACH courtesy of CitiGaming! Donate to each game’s crowdfunding campaign by visiting the following links:

Vampire Savior: tinyurl.com/defendVSAV2019
Super Street Fighter II Turbo: tinyurl.com/defendST2019
Street Fighter Alpha 2: tinyurl.com/defendA22019
Capcom vs SNK 2: tinyurl.com/defendCVS22019
Marvel vs Capcom 2: tinyurl.com/defendMVC22019

For more info about DTN 2K19 visit defendthenorth.com.

Also check out the DTN 2k18 event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/129280021330581/

LOCATION
Next Level
874 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(347) 618-8813

FEES
Venue: $10 venue fee
Entry: $5 entry fee

RULES
2 out of 3 games
2 out of 3 rounds
Double Elimination
Winners, Losers, & Grand Finals 3 out of 5
No exploiting any glitches

HARDWARE
Versus City Cabs

SCHEDULE
Sign ups/casuals: 2pm-8pm
Tournament starts: 8pm-12pm

BRACKET
https://challonge.com/defendA22019

STREAM
TBD

POT SPLIT
70/20/10

MATCHERINO
TBD

Mar
9
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 10 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
16
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 16 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 17 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
22
Fri
2019
Switch & Play NYC Two Year Anniversary Event @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

It’s been two years since Switch & Play NYC has formed, and we’re doing another anniversary event! Once again, we are grateful for all of you guys coming through these past two years!

We will be hosting a competition, similar to that of the Nintendo World Championships, where players will be completing in a series of rounds, where everyone will be playing different games with their own challenges. There will be different games each round, with sub rounds where those who lost have a chance of making it through.

The event will be hosted at Waypoint Cafe NYC on Friday, March 22nd! Sign ups will start as early as 3PM, and the competition will start at 6PM!

DIRECTIONS:

To get to Waypoint Cafe, take the D Train to Grand St. From there, it’s a five minute walk to Ludlow St. After you reach Ludlow, make a left turn, and it’s a very short walk. You could also take the F Train to Delancey St. From there, it’s a three minute walk to Ludlow.

Please note that Waypoint Cafe has a strict policy on outside food, and we would ask all attendees not to bring any outside food with you. We would like to suggest supporting the store by buying a drink, food, or snacks. If you would like outside food, there’s places all over where you could go to, just as long as you don’t bring it back with you to the cafe.

We hope that you are able to join us, as we look forward to having you with us!

Mar
23
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
30
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 31 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Apr
6
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Apr 6 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 7 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Apr
13
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Apr
20
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Apr 20 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 21 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Apr
27
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 28 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Jul
5
Fri
2019
Square Button Massacre II @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Jul 5 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

You guys asked for it! You guys got it. Come to Waypoint Cafe (65 Ludlow Street, NYC) on July 5th and July 6th for 2 days of exciting FGC action for some of your favorite fighting games.
Dragonball FighterZ
Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
Mortal Kombat 11
Tekken 7
For 2 days we will have some great King of The Hill Tournament Style action with more details on the Facebook Event Page, The Ganda Social Media page and Waypoint Cafe’s Social Media page.

Jul
6
Sat
2019
Square Button Massacre II @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Jul 6 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

You guys asked for it! You guys got it. Come to Waypoint Cafe (65 Ludlow Street, NYC) on July 5th and July 6th for 2 days of exciting FGC action for some of your favorite fighting games.
Dragonball FighterZ
Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
Mortal Kombat 11
Tekken 7
For 2 days we will have some great King of The Hill Tournament Style action with more details on the Facebook Event Page, The Ganda Social Media page and Waypoint Cafe’s Social Media page.

Jul
19
Fri
2019
Defend The North 2019 @ The New Yorker Hotel
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

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!

https://newyorkerhotel.reztrip.com/classic/en/special_offer?action=show&controller=landings&locale=en&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&starting_page=special_offer&vr=3

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

Jul
20
Sat
2019
Defend The North 2019 @ The New Yorker Hotel
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

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!

https://newyorkerhotel.reztrip.com/classic/en/special_offer?action=show&controller=landings&locale=en&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&starting_page=special_offer&vr=3

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

Jul
21
Sun
2019
Defend The North 2019 @ The New Yorker Hotel
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

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!

https://newyorkerhotel.reztrip.com/classic/en/special_offer?action=show&controller=landings&locale=en&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&starting_page=special_offer&vr=3

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