#### _Make waves this September at Riptide!_ **Riptide** is a 3-day Super Smash Bros, Rivals of Aether, Splatoon, and Mario Kart tournament and convention held at the **Kalahari Resort** in Sandusky, Ohio. ##### Featuring... - World-renowned competitors! - Beautiful production from the Midwest's finest broadcasters! - 100,000 sqft of event space! - 220,000 sqft indoor waterpark! - 20 minutes from [Cedar Point amusement park](https://www.cedarpoint.com/) - And more! ##### Competitor - March 1st - March 31st = $75 - April 1st - May 31st = $85 - June 1st - July 31st = $95 - August 1st - August 31st = $105 ##### Spectator - February 1st - September 9th = $60 - Spectator passes are available online until September 9th, or available for purchase AT EVENT in the INDIGO BAY room inside the convention center **All sales are final upon purchase.** This includes, but is not limited to, venue fees, entry fees, additional badges, and official Riptide merchandise. Entry passes are transferable. All transfers must be approved by the Riptide staff and will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you wish to transfer all or some of your registration to someone else, please email [riptidessbm@gmail.com](mailto:riptidessbm@gmail.com) from the email associated with your startgg account. Please include your startgg profile and the profile of the person you intend to transfer to. ##### [REGISTER HERE](https://start.gg/riptide/register) If you are a high school or university program that requires assistance registering your students (such as needing an invoice), please email us at [riptidessbm@gmail.com](mailto:riptidessbm@gmail.com) ##### July 31st - Riptide apparel and merch pre-order deadline - Customized badge deadline ##### August 31st - Competitor Pass registration deadline - Team creation deadline for teams events - Competitor Pass transfer deadline ##### September 9th - Spectator Pass transfer deadline **All sales are final upon purchase.** This includes, but is not limited to, venue fees, entry fees, additional badges, and official Riptide merchandise. Entry passes are transferable. All transfers must be approved by the Riptide staff and will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you wish to transfer all or some of your registration to someone else, please email **[riptidessbm@gmail.com](mailto:riptidessbm@gmail.com)** from the email associated with your startgg account. Please include your startgg profile and the profile of the person you intend to transfer to. ###### The Kalahari Resort features... - **[America's largest indoor waterpark](https://www.kalahariresorts.com/ohio/parks-and-passes/indoor-waterpark/)** - **[Spa & Wellness](https://www.kalahariresorts.com/ohio/things-to-do/spa-and-wellness/)** - **[The Big Game Room Arcade](https://www.kalahariresorts.com/ohio/things-to-do/experiences/big-game-room/)** - **[Mini Golf](https://www.kalahariresorts.com/ohio/things-to-do/experiences/indoor-outdoor-mini-golf/)** - **[Laser Tag](https://www.kalahariresorts.com/ohio/things-to-do/experiences/big-game-room/crystal-ruins-laser-tag/)** All events have the possibility of beginning at 10am ET on their listed day unless explicitly noted otherwise. Please plan accordingly. ##### Event Limits - **Maximum 4 events** - **Maximum 2 events on Friday** - **Maximum 2 events on Saturday** - **Collegiate events do not count toward a participant's event limits** ##### Events starting on Friday, ending on Friday - **Ultimate Doubles** - **Ultimate Squad Strike** - **Melee Doubles** - **Rivals of Aether 1 Singles** - **Rivals of Aether 2 Doubles** - **Mario Kart World Knockout Tour** ##### Events starting on Friday, ending on Sunday - **Splatoon 3** ##### Events starting on Saturday, ending Saturday - **Mario Kart World FFA Singles** ##### Events starting on Saturday, ending Sunday - **Ultimate Singles** - **Melee Singles** - **Rivals 2 Singles** For collegiate schedule and information please refer to their application form found in the "Application Forms" dropdown directly below this **Interested in Volunteering? Join our [Discord](http://discord.gg/Bxh563QTG6)!** **[Vendor + Artist Alley](https://forms.gle/hZjTVok9MiYSN1Gu7)** **[SSBU Collegiate 4v4 Application](https://forms.gle/XpSNqyd3TmsyKTHGA)** **[Splatoon 3 Collegiate Crews Application](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8Lmrq-2Ls9SsgL5-8lLx1tPs_2qM4zf3BkmkgMc6sovM2sg/viewform)** **[Mario Kart World Collegiate 2v2 Application](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk7HpSEihFTf-4CIGnqBrkRKjhuUgZrH-j9srDIOuE6WuMIQ/viewform)** Commentary applications coming soon! **Overnight Passes are $10** and can be purchased on **[our registration page](https://start.gg/riptide/register)** before the event. More details to come! - **[Cedar Point](https://www.cedarpoint.com/)** is a short 20 minute bus trip away via the Sandusky Transit line. This historic amusement park boasts over 71 rides and plenty of other activities! - Visit **Lake Erie Beach** and check out the **[lighthouse](https://www.shoresandislands.com/listing/cedar-point-lighthouse/12730/)**! - Check out the local performing arts centers for shows! - Plenty of local museums to check out. From the **[Merry-Go-Round Museum](https://www.merrygoroundmuseum.org/)** to the **[Sandusky Maritime Museum](https://sanduskymaritime.org/)**--there's plenty of variety! The **Kalahari Resort** features waterparks, an arcade, and other activities! Admission to the _**Midwest's Largest Waterpark**_ is included for each hotel guest! **[CLICK HERE](https://tinyurl.com/riptide26hotel)** to book a room at the Kalahari at the **lowest rate**! Airport Shuttle services the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to the venue hotel, the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio. The shuttle runs on Thursday, September 10th and Monday, September 14th ONLY. If you intend to use the airport shuttle please schedule your airplane travel accordingly. #### Kalahari Resort 7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps?saddr=My+Location&daddr=7000%20Kalahari%20Dr%2C%20Sandusky%2C%20OH%2044870%2C%20USA) #### Getting There ##### Driving In - Directions from major cities to the Kalahari can be found **[HERE](https://www.kalahariresorts.com/ohio/help/directions-maps-and-hours/)**. - Parking at the Kalahari is **FREE** for all attendees! ##### Flying In - The nearest major airport is **Cleveland Hopkins International**, located in Cleveland, Ohio, approximately 45 minutes from the Resort. ##### Airport Shuttle - We have a shuttle service from **Cleveland Hopkins International Airport** to the venue hotel. BOOK YOUR ROOM [HERE](https://tinyurl.com/riptide26hotel)! - Shuttle services between the venue and airport on Thursday and Monday. **_Event Rules:_** - [Ultimate Squad Strike](https://www.start.gg/tournament/riptide-2026-4/event/ultimate-squad-strike/overview/rules) - [Ultimate Doubles](https://www.start.gg/tournament/riptide-2026-4/event/ultimate-doubles/overview/rules) - [Melee Doubles](https://www.start.gg/tournament/riptide-2026-4/event/melee-doubles/overview/rules) - [Splatoon 3](https://www.start.gg/tournament/riptide-2026-4/event/splatoon-3/overview/rules) - [Ultimate Singles](https://www.start.gg/tournament/riptide-2026-4/event/ultimate-singles/overview/rules) - [Melee Singles](https://www.start.gg/tournament/riptide-2026-4/event/melee-singles/overview/rules) - [Rivals 2 Singles](https://www.start.gg/tournament/riptide-2026-4/event/rivals-2-singles/overview/rules)