SPECTATOR PASSES ARE STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE & AT THE DOOR!
What is Glitch?
Glitch 8 is a Pokémon themed Smash Ultimate event! We'll bring out players through our compendium to celebrate all things Pokemon! This includes Pikachu, Pichu, Jigglypuff, Mewtwo, Lucario, Greninja, Incineroar, and PT Mains; so get your Pokédex ready! Glitch is hosted at Xanadu Games in Laurel, Maryland!
Why Come to Glitch?
Glitch is the premiere Smash Ultimate Event Series on the East Coast! Look forward to Singles, Doubles, and Squad Strike brackets as well as a plethora of side events that you can choose to enter AT the event itself. If you don't want to enter the tournament you can purchase a spectator pass online or at the door! There's plenty of space for tournament and friendly setups as well as a food court and bar with inexpensive lodging nearby.
Schedule Link
SpeedRun Brackets will be happening all throughout the day on Saturday, Amateur Bracket will take place on Sunday!
Be A Part of Glitch
Broadcast:
This event will be streamed live on VGBootCamp, VGBootCamp2, and VGBootCamp3
Glitch 8 is NOT a "Nintendo" or "The Pokémon Company" sanctioned event. We're just HUGE fans that run fun events! :)
Competitor Pass
Early Bird (9/15-9/24): $30
Tier 1 (9/25-10/21): $40
Tier 2 (10/22-12/2): $45
Tier 3 (12/3-1/1): $55
Tier 4 (1/2-1/10): $60
Events
Ultimate Singles: $15
Ultimate Doubles: $5
Squad Strike: $5
Amiibo / Side Events: $5
Spectator Pass
2 Day: $30 (9/15 - 1/19)
Refund Policy
We accept refunds through January 10th, 2020. Get cheaper prices now to save later! Please email us if you need to put in a request!
Food Policy
No outside food or drink is allowed in Xanadu Games or Laurel Park. You can bring an empty water canister and fill it at the fountains to stay hydrated. The bar and food court also provide free water cups.
Events
Singles
Squad Strike
Pokemon 1v1 VGC
Doubles
Speedrun Bracket 2PM - Pokemon Battle
Getting to the Venue
DRIVING 🚗
FROM BALTIMORE OR FURTHER NORTH
Have directions set to the address shown above in your GPS. The closest entrance would be off of Whisky Bottom Rd. and Laurel Race Track Rd.
FROM WASHINGTON DC OR FURTHER SOUTH
Have directions set to the address shown above in your GPS. The closest entrance would be off of Route 198 - Fort Meade Rd. and Laurel Race Track Rd.
FLYING ✈️
Your best bet is to take BWI (Baltimore-Washington International) and get a taxi/ride-share to the venue. Use driving directions shown above as you would be coming FROM BALTIMORE OR FURTHER NORTH. IAD (Dulles International) and DCA (Reagen National) are not recommended due to traffic and distance.
PARKING 🅿️
See image below for where to park.
Lodging Near Venue
AirBnB
Consider searching for an AirBnB rental! A lot of places around the area are around $50 a night.
SLEEP INN
Sleep Inn is the closest hotel to the venue. It has free continental breakfast in the mornings. A room is around $75 a night (before taxes). Book Online
🌏 10127 Washington Boulevard, Laurel, MD, 20723, US
📞 301-604-6200
DAYS INN & SUITES
Days Inn costs around $80.00 a night (before taxes). Book Online
🌏 9860 Washington Blvd North, Laurel, MD 20723
📞 301-725-0769
Contact Info
Rules
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZHMfdj0iLAsfQGm-DHZ9gtWdXFV-yXgrkqOeuPsaLM/edit
Pokemon:
https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/2020-pokemon-video-game-championships-vgc-format-rules/
Competitors will be responsible for supplying their own Nintendo Switch console and own copy of Pokemon Sword/Shield as well as their own team.