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GCC ESPORTS - CS2 TOURNAMENT
UP TO $5,000.00 CASH PRIZE POOL
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Join us for Canada’s first hybrid CS2 Online/LAN event as you battle with up to 64 teams, for a chance to win from the up to $5,000 prize pool AND have your flights/hotels covered to the venue should your team make the Grand-Finals.
🗓️ When: May 17th-19th (Online), May 24th to 26th (Online), June 1st (Online), June 15th at GCC
📍 Where: Online & GCC 2024, @edmontonexpocentre , @gameconcanada Mega-Stage
🎟️ Registration: Online Registration. Look for the Tournaments page when you purchase your GCC Day Pass.
🚨 Online registration cut off: 12:00 AM Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
🎟️ Registration Requirement: You must have purchased a GCC day pass to register.
📝 Check-in: In-person check-in – At the GCC Esports Area – Look for the large area by the Mega Stage. They will scan your registration QR Code.
⏰ In-person check-in time frame: June 15th 4PM MST
⏰ Tournament time frame: 7:00 PM MST – onwards
💰Registration Giveaway: First paid 64 teams to register for CS2 and LoL 5v5 will qualify to win a Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed headset for each team member. 1 in 64 chance of winning one of five headsets.
📑View the rule-book here.
💰 Prize pool:
Up to $5,000 CAD based on registration
🔍 Tournament Details:
Up to 64 Teams, Best of 3, Double Elimination the whole way through
Grand-Finals will be played on FACEIT Servers with the best ping.
Top 2 teams flown out to play on the Mega Stage
Standard CS2 Competitive Rules, first to 13 rounds wins. Plus overtime rules.
🏆 Prizing:
4 – 55 Teams – $2,500 CAD Prize Pool
1st place $1,250 CAD
2nd place $625 CAD
3rd place $500 CAD
4th place $125 CAD
56 – 63 Teams – $3,000 CAD Prize Pool
1st place $1,500 CAD
2nd place $750 CAD
3rd place $600 CAD
4th place $150 CAD
64 Teams – $5,000 CAD Prize Pool
1st place $2,500 CAD
2nd place $1,250 CAD
3rd place $1,000 CAD
4th place $250 CAD
MUST HAVE A GCC PASS TO ENTER TOURNAMENT!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
GCC ESPORTS - LEAGUE OF LEGENDS 5v5 TOURNAMENT
UP TO $3,000.00 CASH PRIZE POOL
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Join us for Canada’s first hybrid League of Legends Online/LAN event as you battle with up to 32 teams in your qualifier, for a chance to win from the up to $3,000 prize pool AND have your flights/hotels covered to the venue should your team make the Grand-Finals (Canadians Only). American residents will have their hotels covered but must pay for their own flights, or choose to play the Grand-Finals from home.
🗓️ When: Qualifier #1 – May 11th, Qualifier #2 – May 18th, Qualifier #3 – May 25th, Grand-Final Qualifier – June 1st, Grand-Finals at GCC – June 15th
📍 Where: Online & GCC 2024, @edmontonexpocentre , @gameconcanada Mega-Stage
🎟️ Registration: Online Registration. Look for the Tournaments page when you purchase your GCC Day Pass.
🚨 Online registration cut off: 24 hours before the start of each qualifier.
🎟️ Registration Requirement: You must have purchased a GCC day pass to register.
📝 Check-in: In-person check-in – At the GCC Esports Area – Look for the large area by the Mega Stage. They will scan your registration QR Code.
⏰ In-person check-in time frame: June 15th 4PM MST
⏰ GCC Mega Stage Tournament time frame: 7:00 PM MST – onwards
💰Registration Giveaway: First paid 64 teams to register for CS2 and LoL 5v5 will qualify to win a Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed headset for each team member. 1 in 64 chance of winning one of five headsets.
📑View the rule-book here.
💰 Prize pool: Up to $3,000 CAD based on registration
🔍 Tournament Details:
3 qualifier tournaments up to 32 teams, Best of 1 the whole way through until the Grand-Finals which is a Best of 3.
Top 2 teams that have Canadians are eligible to have flights and hotels covered to play the Grand-Finals on the Mega Stage. American residents must pay for their own flights, but will have hotel fees covered. Both teams can choose to play the Grand-Finals from home if travel is an issue.
Standard League of Legends competitive rules.
🏆 Prizing:
4 – 31 Teams – $2,000 CAD Prize Pool
4 Qualifiers Prize Pool
1st place: $300 CAD for each qualifier (4)
Grand-Finals Prize Pool
1st place: $500 CAD
2nd place: $300 CAD
32 – 55 Teams – $2,500 CAD Prize Pool
4 Qualifiers Prize Pool
1st place: $300 CAD for each qualifier (4)
Grand-Finals Prize Pool
1st place: $800 CAD
2nd place: $500 CAD
56 – 64 Teams – $3,000 CAD Prize Pool
4 Qualifiers Prize Pool
1st place: $300 CAD for each qualifier (4)
Grand-Finals Prize Pool
1st place: $1000 CAD
2nd place: $500 CAD
3rd place: $300 CAD
MUST HAVE A GCC PASS TO ENTER TOURNAMENT!
ONE GCC PASS = ADMISSION TO ONE QUALIFIER OF YOUR CHOICE.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
MSI GAMING ARENA
$3000.00 CASH PRIZE POOL
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
🎮 Exciting News for Gamers at GCC 2024! 🎮
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed weekend at The (MGA) MSI Gaming Arena, coming to GCC 2024! Join them for an epic in-person Valorant esport tournament at the MSI booth, presented in partnership with Norquest College & Lotus 8 Esports. 🏆 Esport Title: Valorant 🗓️ Dates: Qualifying Single Elimination Brackets: Friday, June 14 Saturday, June 15 10 teams will battle it out each day, with the winning teams advancing to the ultimate showdown on the Memory Express Mega Stage on Sunday afternoon!
🌟 💰 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place: $2000.00 cash + MSI goodies
🥈 2nd Place: $1000.00 cash + MSI surprises 🎟️
FREE Entry: There is no additional cost to enter the tournament as it is included with the purchase of a GCC day pass! 🎮
🏅 Sunday Passes: GCC will provide complimentary Sunday passes for the winning teams, ensuring they can compete in the finals with ease. 🏆
Registration Details: Mark your calendars for Friday, February 16th, 2024 – the day our registration portal goes live! 📅
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling gaming experience. Get ready to unleash your Valorant skills, forge new friendships, and compete for glory and remember… “BRING YOUR EH-GAME”🔥
MUST HAVE A GCC PASS TO ENTER TOURNAMENT!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Fortnite Solos Tournament MSI Freeplay Area
$800.00 CASH PRIZE POOL
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
🗓️ When: Friday, June 14, 2024
📍 Where: GCC 2024, Edmonton Expo, MSI Freeplay Area
🎟️Registration: Online Registration. Look for the Esports tab when you purchase your GCC Day Pass.
🚨 Online registration cut off: 6:00PM Thursday, June 13, 2024
🎟️Registration Requirement: You must have purchased a GCC day pass to register.
📝 Check-in: In-person check-in – At the MSI Freeplay Area – Look for NorQuest Esports registration desk. They will scan your registration QR Code.
⏰ In-person check-in time frame: June 14th 10 AM until 1:00PM
⏰ Tournament time frame: 2:00 PM – onwards
💰 Prize pool: $800
🔍 Tournament Details:
- Private lobbies made for the tournament itself
- Solos tournament – to encourage anyone to play
- 3 rounds – WIN = 20 Points and Each Kill is 1 Point
- At the end of 3 rounds whoever has the most points wins.
Don’t miss your chance to claim victory and win some cash! See you on the battlefield! 🎮💥 And remember… “BRING YOUR EH-GAME”
MUST HAVE A GCC PASS TO ENTER TOURNAMENT!
WARZONE Solos Tournament MSI Freeplay Area
$800.00 CASH PRIZE POOL
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
🔥 Prepare for intense action in the Call of Duty Warzone Solos Tournament! 🎮 Join us at GCC 2024, Edmonton Expo, MSI Freeplay Area on Saturday, June 15, 2024! Here’s what you need to know:
🗓️ When: Saturday, June 15, 2024
📍 Where: GCC 2024, Edmonton Expo, MSI Freeplay Area
🎟️Registration: Online Registration. Look for the Esports tab when you purchase your GCC Day Pass.
🚨 Online registration cut off: 6:00PM Thursday, June 13, 2024
🎟️ Registration Requirement: You must have purchased a GCC day pass to register.
📝 Check-in: In-person check-in – At the MSI Freeplay Area – Look for NorQuest Esports registration desk. They will scan your registration QR Code.
⏰ In-person check-in time frame: June 15 10 AM – 1:00PM
⏰ Tournament time frame: 2:00PM – onwards
💰 Prize pool: $800
🔍 Tournament Details:
- Private lobbies made for the tournament itself
- Solos tournament – to encourage anyone to play
- 3 rounds – WIN = 20 Points and Each Kill is 1 Point
- At the end of 3 rounds whoever has the most points wins.
Gear up and get ready to dominate the battlefield! Don’t miss your chance to win cash prizes and bragging rights! And remember…”BRING YOUR EH-GAME”
MUST HAVE A GCC PASS TO ENTER TOURNAMENT!
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Taps Games: Magic The Gathering Modern Horizons 3 Booster Draft
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
“Calling all Magic The Gathering aficionados! 🃏✨ Join us at Game Con Canada for an epic Modern Horizons 3 Booster Draft hosted by Taps Games—let’s unleash the power of the new set together!
📍 Where: GCC 2024, Edmonton EXPO Centre, Flair Airlines Arena
🗓️ When: Friday, June 14, 2024 at 6 pm – 10 pm
🗓️ When: Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2 pm – 6 pm
🗓️ When: Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 12 pm – 4 pm
🎟️Registration: Online Registration. Look for the tournaments tab when you purchase your GCC Day Pass.
🎟️ Registration Requirement: You must have purchased a GCC day pass to register.
📝 Check-in: In-person check-in – At the Taps Games Booth – They will scan your registration QR Code.
💰 Prize pool: $5 Taps Games store credit per win
🔍 Tournament Details:
Players will build their decks from the contents of three Modern Horizons 3 booster packs. Taps Games will have basic lands available to borrow for players in the booster draft. After deckbuilding is complete, players will be paired with an opponent for each of 3 rounds of best of 3 matches. Upon completion of the event, players will be awarded store-credit prizing based on their final result.
Entry fee: $40
MUST HAVE A GCC PASS TO ENTER TOURNAMENT!
Taps Games: Magic The Gathering Commander Play (Casual) or (Competitive)
DETAILS
Get ready to cast your spells, summon your minions and strategize as Taps Games presents the ultimate showdown in Magic The Gathering Commander—whether you’re in it for the casual fun or the competitive thrill, join us for an unforgettable experience!
📍 Where: GCC 2024, Edmonton EXPO Centre, Flair Airlines Arena
🗓️ When: ALL WEEKEND LONG
🎟️Registration: Taps Games will have sign-up lists available at our booth to assist players looking for a group to play with.
🎟️ Registration Requirement: You must have purchased a GCC day pass to register.
🔍 Tournament Details, Casual Commander:
Upon completion of the game, each player will receive a random promo card and 1 Booster Pack. one player (at random) will receive an additional 1 booster pack.
Entry fee: $7
🔍 Tournament Details, Competitive Commander:
Upon completion of the game, each player will receive a random promo card. The winning player will receive 5 booster packs.
Entry fee: $7
MUST HAVE A GCC PASS TO ENTER TOURNAMENT!
Taps Games: One Piece Card Game Tournament
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Join Taps Games at Game Con Canada for an epic One Piece card game tournament assemble your deck, master your skills, and seize victory.
📍 Where: GCC 2024, Edmonton EXPO Centre, Flair Airlines Arena
🗓️ When: Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 1 pm – 4 pm
🎟️Registration: Online Registration. Look for the tournaments tab when you purchase your GCC Day Pass.
🎟️ Registration Requirement: You must have purchased a GCC day pass to register.
📝 Check-in: In-person check-in – At the Taps Games Booth – They will scan your registration QR Code.
Prizing:
4-0 = $30 Store Credit
3-1 = $15 Store Credit
2-2 = $10 Store Credit
1-3/0-4 = $5 Store Credit
🔍 Tournament Details:
Players will play 4 rounds of best of 1 Constructed format One Piece. Upon completion of the event, players will be awarded store credit prizing based on their final result.
Each player will receive 1 Booster Pack and 1 Promo Pack as a participation prize.
Entry fee: $15
MUST HAVE A GCC PASS TO ENTER TOURNAMENT!
TABLE TOP
GCC Dice Throne Championship
$1000.00 CASH PRIZE POOL
TOURNAMENT RULES
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
🎲 Excitement is rolling in at The Game Con Canada!
🎉 Join us for the Dice Throne Championship, where skill meets strategy in an epic showdown! Don’t miss your chance to participate in Canada’s only ranked play destination for The Age of Destruction🏆
Game Title: Dice Throne
Rule Set: Dice Throne Ranked Play (Age of Destruction)
🗓️ Dates: Qualifying Brackets.
Friday, June 14: 64 Players
Saturday, June 15: 64 Players
64 players will battle it out each day, and the victors of each day shall advance to the ultimate showdown on the Memory Express Mega Stage on Sunday afternoon!
🌟 💰 Prizes:
🏆 1st Place: $500.00 cash
🥈 2nd Place: $250.00 cash
🥉3rd Place: $175.00 cash
🎁4th Place: $75.00 cash
Plus Exclusive Dice Throne Collectables!
🎟️ FREE Entry: There is no additional cost to enter the tournament as it is included with the purchase of a GCC day pass!
🏅 Sunday Passes: GCC will provide complimentary Sunday passes for the winning players, ensuring they can compete in the finals with ease. 🏆
🚀 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Don’t miss your chance to become the GCC 2024 Dice Throne Champion 🎲 Select your character, and get ready to roll sixes in a tournament you will never forget, and remember “BRING YOUR EH-GAME”🔥
MUST HAVE A GCC PASS TO ENTER TOURNAMENT!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Conquest Tournament: The Last Argument of Kings!
LIMITED QUANTITY ONLY 6 SPOTS
TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
📍 Where: GCC 2024, Edmonton EXPO Centre, at the Parabellum Booth # 711
🗓️ When: Friday, June 14, 2024 at 9:30 am (early access)
🎟️Registration: Online Registration. Look for the tournaments tab when you purchase your GCC Day Pass.
🎟️ Registration Requirement: You must have purchased a GCC day pass to register.
📝 Check-in: In-person check-in – At the Parabellum Booth – They will scan your registration QR Code.
💰 Prize pool: Prizes are valued at $300.00
🔍 Tournament Details:
Casual Play at 2000 points for Conquest, The Last Argument of Kings.
Old is New, Warhammer Old World Tournament hosted by Authentic Dungeons
LIMITED QUANTITY
TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
Authentic Dungeons focuses on providing fun and narrative experiences that encourage sportsmanship and roleplay around all of your gaming tables! Join the hosts of the world’s first ever Old World Tournament returning to bring one of the largest Old World tournaments to date and bringing rank and file gaming back to the forefront of wargaming! This five game tournament will focus on providing an opportunity for players from across North America to win great prizes and share their favourite hobby with other players both new to the hobby and returning!
Table size for this event will be 6 ft X 4 ft
Friday:
6PM-10PM: Early sign-in/registration
Saturday (Day One):
10:30-11:30: Sign-in/registration
12:00-3:00: Game One
3:15-6:15: Game Two
6:15-8:00: Meal break
8:00-11:00: Game Three
Sunday (Day Two):
10:00-10:30: Sign-in
10:30-1:30: Game four
1:45-4:45: Game Five
4:45: Awards and thank you’s
Tournament Rules:
-2,000 pt army lists
-Any rules, arcane journals, faq’s and updates released up to June 1st will be available, including Legacy Armies.
-Army lists will need to be submitted on Best Coast Pairings prior to the event. Please bring 3 paper copies of your army list, one for your own reference, one for the judges and one for your opponents.
-Models must be painted to a minimum 3 colour standard. Proxies and conversations will be allowed on a per-case basis; at minimum, these must use the correct base size and be able to be clearly identified as the intended unit.
-Missions will be chosen by the Tournament Organizer (TO) and announced in the morning and before each game.
-Games will use Chess clock style timing. Total game time will be 3 hours, with each player receiving 1.5 hours of game time.
-Pairings will be determined with swiss rounds with points totals as tie breakers. Report final scores to the TO after each match using Best Coast Pairings
-Each table will have a terrain available for player placement following the set up rules provided in the core rulebook. Battlefields will be a 6’x3′ playing area.
-After Match 5 each player will be given a chance to secretly give their best sportsman nomination.
-Contact Authentic Dungeons if you have questions.
Best General:
Top placement in the gameplay portion of the tournament
Best Sportsman:
Points earned for: “favourite player” votes, cosplay and army theme
Best Painted:
Points earned for: player votes and judge votes
Authentic Dungeon Masters Challenge
LIMITED QUANTITY
EVENT DETAILS:
Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through realms of fantasy, danger, and magic? Gather your courage and sharpen your blades, for an exhilarating adventure awaits at our Authentic Dungeon Masters Challenge!
Prepare to immerse yourself in the immersive world of Dungeons & Dragons, where heroes are made, treasures await, and the fate of entire kingdoms hangs in the balance. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a curious newcomer, there’s a place for you at the table!
Event Details:
Date: June 14th
Time: 6PM (Sign-in), 7PM (Game on!)
How It Works:
Players will have the opportunity to sign up either as valiant adventurers or cunning Dungeon Masters. Upon arrival, adventurers will be assigned to tables where our esteemed Dungeon Masters will weave tales of mystery, peril, and glory on the fly!
As the adventurers brave dungeons, battle fierce monsters, and unravel mysteries, they will have the chance to rate their Dungeon Masters based on the excitement, creativity, and immersion of the game. These ratings will determine which Dungeon Masters ascend to legendary status and claim fantastic prizes!
The Dungeon Masters who receive the highest ratings from their players will be honored with prestigious awards and fabulous prizes, recognizing their mastery of storytelling, world-building, and captivating gameplay. There’s treasure aplenty to be won!
But the true reward lies in the memories forged, the friendships kindled, and the tales shared around the gaming table. So gather your party, roll the dice, and let the adventure begin!
Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot in this one-of-a-kind D&D experience. Whether you seek fame and fortune as a DM or simply the thrill of adventure, the Authentic Dungeon Masters Challenge promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of fantasy!
Sign up now to reserve your place among the legends of the realm. Adventure awaits, brave souls! Are you ready to answer the call?
Warhammer Underworlds: World Championship Qualifier
TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
Registration
Play On Tabletop WARHAMMER Narrative Tournament
TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
Join Play on Tabletop for another epic adventure forged in the lore of 40K. This is a 2000 point Narrative 40k Tournament played over 4 games on Saturday June 15th and Sunday June 16thThis year’s narrative is back BIGGER AND MORE EXPLOSIVE!. Working with GCC, Red Claw Gaming & Trident Wargaming we have grown the player base to 100. Custom tables, immersive terrain and chalked full of twists and turns you won’t see coming!