Marking the event’s 21st year, QuakeCon 2016 will continue the tradition of celebrating video games and the people who play them, welcoming thousands of gamers from around the world for a four-day video game festival featuring North America’s largest BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) LAN Party.
QuakeCon will take place Thursday, August 4 – Sunday, August 7, 2016.
Created by a group of friends in 1996 and recently celebrating its 20th year, QuakeCon has grown to become a premiere gaming festival with the 2015 event welcoming more than 12,000 people through the doors. QuakeCon 2016 is open to the public and attendance is FREE for general attendees thanks to the support of id Software and Bethesda Softworks, the QuakeCon volunteer staff, and the event sponsors and exhibitors.
Free to general attendees and open to the public, next year's event will also offer lots of excitement for those who don’t bring their own computer. In addition to the event’s panels, presentations, and workshops, Bethesda will be showcasing their upcoming games to fans in attendance. Plus, a variety of top technology companies will be exhibiting the latest in gaming accessories and hardware. Each day of QuakeCon will be packed with tournaments, game presentations, contests, entertainment, announcements, panel discussions, parties and more!
Players from around the globe will once again come together to compete for their share of $25,000 cash in the QuakeWorld 2on2 Team Deathmatch Open and the Quake Live masters will be invited back to battle for the 2016 title in the Quake Live Duel Masters Championship.
Official QuakeCon 2016 Tournament details and registration information can be found below:
QuakeWorld 2on2 TDM OPEN:
The QuakeWorld 2on2 TDM Open will feature a competition for up to thirty-two (32) two-player teams battling it out in a double elimination bracket and best-of-three games format. Teams who come out on top will share prizes of $25,000, including $12,000 for the team of champions.
To register for the QuakeWorld 2on2 TDM Open, interested competitors can visit the QuakeCon tournament area on-site in the Wedgwood Foyer from 10:00am to 6:00pm CDT on Thursday August 4th for participation availability.
Quake Live Duel Masters Championship:
The Quake Live Duel Masters Championship will feature known professionals and top Quake Live competitors in an exclusive tournament. Up to thirty-two (32) of the world's best Quake Live players, hand selected by tournament staff from the open online registration, will face-off in the 1 vs. 1 duel for $25,000 in a double elimination bracket, with each match played in a best-of-five-games format. With two competitors remaining, thousands will gather to watch as these two best-of-the-best survivors go head-to-head in a single elimination, best-of-five-games throw-down with a $12,000 check written to the champion.
Competitors can register for the Intel Quake Live Duel Masters online now through April 26th.
For all the official details on QuakeCon tournaments and trials, including rules, requirements, prize money distribution, pool of arenas and additional information, visit here.
Guests can make room reservations at the Hilton Anatole Hotel by calling 1-800-Hiltons or 1-800-445-8667 or online. A special room rate of $169.00 per night is available when you reference QuakeCon 2016!
QuakeCon welcomes a wide array of companies showcasing their hardware and services. For information on becoming a QuakeCon exhibitor or sponsor, please visit here or email. Exhibitor and sponsor registration is scheduled to begin in early 2016.