## SUPERNOVA 2026 - a new era We have a new home! This year we'll be at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD - With twice the space, we are going BIGGER and BETTER than ever before! Early Bird Registration is now open! **Supernova 2026** **August 6 - 9, 2026** **Baltimore Convention Center, in Baltimore MD** We have SO much planned this year. Come join us and let's start this new era... together! Find out more at [supernova.gg](https://supernova.gg/) Questions? [Contact Us](https://supernova.gg/contact-us) [Register Now!](https://start.gg/tournament/supernova-2026/register) ## EXPERIENCE SUPERNOVA Supernova is the largest Smash event in the world and the ultimate fan experience. Join thousands of other fans to witness the live competition, music, and more! Are you ready? ## TOURNEYS & FRIENDLIES From the original Smash through Ultimate, we’ve got tournaments for 'em all! Witness world-class talent compete on the biggest stage, or compete yourself! We’re bringing a record number of setups this year to give players as many opportunities to play endless Smash as possible! ## LIVE MUSIC & SPECIAL EVENTS We’re bringing back the classics, including the original Combo Contest, the Smashies, the Costume Contest, and more! Each year we unveil even more fun and exciting events to attend. You don't get these sorts of experiences at an everyday tournament! Of course we also feature various live performances of your favorite gaming classic tunes on the main stage and throughout the venue! ## VENDORS, INDIE GAMES, & MORE In addition to all of the hype tournaments and incredible live performances, we have loads of other fan-favorite attractions. With a sprawling marketplace, huge indie game showcases, plenty of featured indie game booths, arcades, photo booths, live art, virtual reality, and more, there’s always something to do at Supernova! #### Schedules Tentative event schedule (subject to change): - 64 combo contest - Thursday - 64 singles - Friday, Saturday - Melee singles - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Brawl singles - Friday, Saturday - Wiiu singles - Friday, Saturday - Ultimate singles - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Rivals 2 singles - Friday, Saturday - 64 doubles - Sunday - Melee doubles - Friday, Saturday - Brawl doubles - Thursday - Wiiu doubles - Thursday - Ultimate doubles - Friday, Saturday Full schedules will be available on our website at a later date. #### Registration Dates - Early Bird Deadline - 6/10 - Standard Deadline - 7/21 - Emergency Deadline - 7/24 #### Important Deadlines - Refunds - 6/30 - Registration Transfer - 7/24 - Doubles Team Matching - 7/24 ##### **No exceptions or extensions!** You can find all travel information on our travel page at [https://supernova.gg/travel-details](https://supernova.gg/travel-details) ## Events ### 64 - 1v1 Singles **August 6th 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT** [Register Now](https://www.start.gg/tournament/supernova-2026/register) Registration closes Jul 25, 2026 5:30 AM EDT ### 64 - 2v2 Doubles [SUNDAY] **August 6th 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT** [Register Now](https://www.start.gg/tournament/supernova-2026/register) Registration closes Jul 25, 2026 5:30 AM EDT ### Brawl - 1v1 Singles **August 6th 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT** [Register Now](https://www.start.gg/tournament/supernova-2026/register) Registration closes Jul 25, 2026 5:30 AM EDT ### Mario Kart World Knockout Tour ($1500 Prize Pool) **August 6th 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT** [Register Now](https://www.start.gg/tournament/supernova-2026/register) Registration closes Jul 25, 2026 5:30 AM EDT ## Location #### Baltimore Convention Center 1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA **Airport/Flight Information** - **Airport Name:** Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport - **Official Airport Code:** BWI - **Location:** Baltimore, Maryland – 9.7 miles away from the Baltimore Convention Center **Venue Information** The Baltimore Convention Center is conveniently located in Baltimore, MD – just 9.7 miles away from the Baltimore Convention Center). **Hotel Information** The Hyatt Regency is the closest hotel for the Convention Center, located right next door. [You can find rooms at hotels by going to our travel page.](https://supernova.gg/travel-details/) ## Contact Info [Email](mailto:info@supernova.gg) ## Rules Our rulesets for Supernova 2026 can be found below - all rules are subject to change as needed. [2026 Supernova Ruleset](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w6SDL0jvtRSkO9nNFmDIB__siuiLvZLuujorcXNS1D8/edit?usp=sharing)