ESPORTS & TOURNAMENTS
A ticket to SoCal Gaming Expo is required for all tournaments
SoCal Gaming Expo is home to the Classic Tetris World Championship Finals! For more info click the link below
A ticket to SoCal Gaming Expo is required for all tournaments
The Pasadena Showdown fighting game tournament is a premier event in the competitive gaming scene. It attracts top players to battle it out in a thrilling showcase of skill
Tournaments will take place in the Ballroom at SoCal Gaming Expo at the times listed below.
Sign ups must be done prior at Start.gg - click the link below. Bringing your own controller is recommended.
All tournaments will be capped at 32 players, pre-reg today to secure your spot!
Tournaments include Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, Tekken 8 and Guilty Gear Strive
Additional Entry Fee: None
A ticket to SoCal Gaming Expo is required for all tournaments
Saturday
- 10am - 11:30am
- Check In
- 12pm
- Street Fighter 6 [PC]
- 2pm
- Tekken 8 [PS5]
Sunday
- 10am - 11:30am
- Check in
- 12pm
- Mortal Kombat 1 [PS5]
- 2pm
- Guilty Gear Strive [PS5]
Retro Rumble features Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournaments taking place all weekend at SoCal Gaming Expo. The tournament is hosted by Game Crossing, a premium scholastic youth esports academy that hosts fighting game tournaments for gamers of all ages.
Game Crossing has students and adults from all over California who specialize in the many skills needed to expose esports as the next form of sports and entertainment. Register now for SoCal Gaming Expo Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournaments by clicking the link below.
There are all ages and events for those under 14.
Additional Entry Fee: None
A ticket to SoCal Gaming Expo is required for all tournaments
Saturday
- 10am - 11:00am
- Check In
- 11 am
- All Ages Super Smash Bros Ultimate CAP 32 Players - Singles
- 12:30 pm
- Ages 14 and under Super Smash Bros Ultimate CAP 20 Players - Singles
- 4:30 pm
- Ages 14 and under Super Smash Bros Ultimate CAP 20 Players - Singles
Sunday
- 10 pm - 12 pm
- Check in
- 12 pm
- All Ages Super Smash Bros Ultimate Sunday CAP 32 Players - Singles
Ready your bazookas and aim for victory at the Worms Armageddon Tournament at SoCal Gaming Expo! Gather your squad and join us for a battle of epic proportions. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a newbie ready to sling some serious slime, there's a place for you in this showdown! Don't miss out on the chance to claim the title of Worms Champion! See you at the battlefield!
- Single elimination 1v1 games
- Best of 1, except for the Final which is Best of 3
- Capped at 16 participants
Additional Entry Fee: None
A ticket to SoCal Gaming Expo is required for all tournaments
Saturday
- 10am - 11:00am
- Check In
- 1:30 pm
- Worms Armageddon - CAP 16 Players - Singles
- 5:00 pm
- Worms Armageddon - CAP 16 Players - Singles
- 10 pm - 12 pm
- Check in
- 1:30 pm
- Worms Armageddon - CAP 16 Players - Singles
Participate in a 16-player Mario Kart Double Dash LAN Party, bringing together sixteen enthusiastic players for a nostalgic gaming experience. Amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the expo, participants engage in frenetic races, navigating through iconic tracks while unleashing power-ups and vying for victory.
Laughter and cheers fill the air as friends and competitors alike experience the thrill of intense multiplayer competition. From exhilarating drifts to strategic item usage, every moment is a testament to the timeless appeal of Nintendo's beloved racing franchise.
Free to Enter. Takes place in the Ballroom area on both Saturday and Sunday. Walk up and grab a controller to play!
Additional Entry Fee: None
A ticket to SoCal Gaming Expo is required for all tournaments
Saturday
- All Day
Sunday
- All Day
NWC High Score Challenge
The NWC High Score Challenge at SoCal Gaming Expo is a thrilling event that brings together retro gaming enthusiasts and competitive players in a celebration of classic video games.
This challenge replicates the excitement of the original Nintendo World Championships, inviting participants to showcase their skills across a selection of iconic NES titles. Players compete for high scores in games like Super Mario Bros., Rad Racer, and Tetris, aiming to top the leaderboard and earn the coveted title of champion.
Additional Entry Fee: None
A ticket to SoCal Gaming Expo is required for all tournaments
Saturday
- All Day
Sunday
- All Day