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CouchWarriors presents: Battle Arena Melbourne 11
#BAM11
Australia's major fighting game event brings together players across the nation for fun and competition. It’s the largest open entry esports event in the region and an international destination.
The final stage of BAM PATH TO EVO, sending the top ANZ players in three games to EVO World Championships http://www.bampathtoevo.com
In 2019 the BAM presenting partner is MORTAL KOMBAT 11 which will have a dedicated stage and a $2,000 Prize pool bonus
BAM11 returns to global pro tours: Master event on the Tekken World Tour: http://tekkenworldtour.com/ Ranking Event on the Capcom Pro Tour: https://capcomprotour.com/capcom-pro-tour-2019-full-schedule-details-reveal/
BAM proudly supports tournaments across the fighting game community in a three day festival of gaming.
While it is a major tournament event BAM is always inclusive and friendly. A gaming convention featuring FGC tournament hype, casuals and exhibitions, merch and vendor booths, artist alley, cosplay competition, potential hands on access to upcoming games, a brilliant after party and more.
Whether playing or spectating, you're in for a good time. Look forward to more to be announced. Follow the Facebook Event for updates!
WHEN:
May 17-19, 2019
WHERE:
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
Bays 19-20 (Close to DFO and carpark)
THE GAMES
Platinum Tournaments: (Trophy and Premium stage time)
- Tekken 7
- Street Fighter V
- Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
- Super Smash Brothers Melee
- Dragon Ball FighterZ
Gold Tournaments: (Trophy)
- Mortal Kombat 11
- Guilty Gear Xrd
- Dead or Alive 6
- SOULCALIBUR VI
- Project M
Silver Tournaments: (Medal and DIY games)
- Splatoon 2 (Oceanink Squids - Event Information & Discord)
- Million Arthur Arcana Blood
- The King of Fighters XIV
- Blazblue Central Fiction
- Ultra Street Fighter IV
- Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown
- UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[st]
- Super Smash Bros. 64
- Pokken Tournament DX
- Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike
- Street Fighter Alpha 2
- Skullgirls
- Blazblue Cross Tag Battle
- Street Fighter II Turbo
- Rivals of Aether
Venue entry (allows casual play and tournament entry):
$50 pre-registration (Ends Sunday April 28th Midnight) $60 late registration (Ends Thursday May 16th Midnight) $70 on day registration (Gold and Silver tournaments, cutoff 1hr before tournament start) Registration for all Platinum level tournaments and Smash titles ends May 13th!
Tournament Entry Fees:
$10 per tournament (or as listed)
Spectator:
$20 Weekend (can convert to Venue entry)
Splatoon 2 Pass
$40 Weekend - (can convert to Venue entry)
Pre-Registration ends - Sunday April 28th Midnight $60 Late Registration - Ends Sunday May 12th Midnight
Cosplay:
Cosplay competition details https://www.facebook.com/events/285246672396248/
Registration for All Smash Brothers Games are pre-registration only. Other Platinum Games are Capped to one week prior (ending on Sunday 13th May 11:59:59) so that the utmost care in seeding and organizing pools can be utilized. All other on-the-day registration for games must be done one hour before the game’s first pool starts, except for games that begin Saturday 10am, these sign-ups will close on Friday night (Schedule TBC).
Event Features:
- Double bay at MCEC, huge floor space for setups, special events and vendors
- Free to play casual setups for full venue ticket attendees
- A huge range of international guests - global esports tour participation
- Cosplay competition Details https://www.facebook.com/events/285246672396248/
Events
Apex Legends
Brawlhalla PC
Cosplay Competition
Smash Ultimate Singles
Tekken 7
Location
Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre
VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORT : Melbourne Convention and Entertainment Center is located close to both Southern Cross and Flinders Street Stations. If approaching from Southern Cross station, the venue is a short 11 minute walk away. In addition to this, you can also take either the 96, 12 or 109 Tram, which stops close to the venue. If approaching via Flinders street, its a 15 minute walk via the yarra promenade. You can also take either the 35,70 or 75 Tram and then walk a short distance to the Melbourne Convention and Entertainment Center. Please bear in mind if you take public transport to observe the relevant public transport laws and regulations.
DRIVING IN : If you are driving in, there is parking both available at Crown Casino as well as South Wharf – DFO. Parking in both of these area’s is paid, so you will need to observe the relevant requirements. There is also other paid parking in the city and you can find more information here : https://www.secureparking.com.au/
Rules
Refer to game rules here. New games will be updated on the upcoming BAM11 minisite https://www.couchwarriors.org/game-rules-bam10/
As a condition of entry, Attendees agree they may be recorded (picture and/or voice) on photographs, film and/or video tape, for audio only, audio and visual and/or visual only reproduction by CouchWarriors and its media partners. Media participating in the event will be required to obtain release for direct to camera interviews. Incidental appearances fall under general consent to use attendee likeness, voice, or other information concerning in live streaming, photography and other recording in all media throughout the world for the full period of copyright, including for the purposes of publicity, advertising, sales and promotion.