Squidney Splatdown

Gather your splat-acular squad and get ready to splatter your way into victory with SMASH! 2025 Squidney Splatdown featuring Splatoon 3! Battle it out in exhilarating matches, showcase your teamwork, and claim victory in this epic tournament that will have everyone talking!

Important Disclaimer

  • Please note that this community tournament is UNOFFICIAL
  • Nintendo is not a sponsor of or affiliated with this tournament
  • We reserve the right to exercise SMASH! and Nintendo's community guidelines in order to provide a safe and fair environment for all our viewers, volunteers, staff, and competitors

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Terms & Conditions

Who Can Enter

  • You must hold a SMASH! 2025 Weekend or Saturday pass, or hold a SMASH! 2025 Exhibitors or Media pass to enter
  • You must be above the age of 12 years old, no exceptions
  • SMASH! Staff and Crew are not allowed to enter
  • If you meet the above requirements and have a physical or hidden disability, please notify our registration crew so that we can better accommodate you

Tournament Rules

The format of the tournament will vary depending on the number of teams who sign up.

  • 7-8 teams: Single Elimination Bracket --> Final Match
  • 3-6 teams: Round Robin --> Final Match

Note: If there are 5-6 teams, they will be broken up into two groups. Group A will play Matches 1-3; Group B will play Matches 4-6.

  • 2 teams: Exhibition Match

Entry & Schedule

Pre-match check-in is conducted 30 minutes before the beginning of each round at the Gaming Registration Desk (please see map onsite). If you are not checked-in 15 minutes before your scheduled match, you will be replaced by a Reserve Player - There will be no exceptions.

Saturday 20th July 2025

  • 10:30 AM - Match 1
  • 11:00 AM - Match 2
  • 11:30 AM - Match 3
  • 12:00 PM - Match 4
  • 12:30 PM - Match 5 (Semi Final 1 if single elimination)
  • 13:00 PM - Match 6 (Semi Final 2 if single elimination)
  • 14:00 PM - Finals Match @ SMASH! Gaming Stage

Prizes

To be announced soon!

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