Please refer to the tourney schedule above while reading.
The tournament format features multiple waves of bracket pools per phase, which progress day-by-day throughout the tourney and then conclude with the respective final brackets.
Melee Singles
Phase 1
In: 1564 players
Format: Double-Elim Bracket Pools
128 bracket pools of 12-13 players each. Top 3 players (1 in winners, 2 in losers) in each pool advance.
Out: 384 players (128 in winners, 256 in losers)
Phase 2
In: 384 players (128 in winners, 256 in losers)
Format: Double-Elim Bracket Pools
16 bracket pools of 24 players each. All players will be directly placed using a pre-determined bracket map, with no re-seeding from the previous phase. Top 4 players (half in winners, half in losers) in each pool advance.
Out: 64 players (half in winners, half in losers)
Phase 3
In: 64 players
Format: Double-Elim Final Bracket
1 final bracket of 64 players (half in winners, half in losers). All players will be directly placed using a pre-determined bracket map, with no re-seeding from the previous phase. Play out until the end of the tournament.
Out: 1 player (winner)
Melee Doubles
Phase 1
In: 324 teams
Format: Double-Elim Bracket Pools
16 bracket pools of 20-21 teams each. Top 2 teams (half in winners, half in losers) in each pool advance.
Out: 32 teams (half in winners, half in losers)
Phase 2
In: 32 teams (half in winners, half in losers)
Format: Double-Elim Final Bracket
1 final bracket of 32 teams (half in winners, half in losers). All teams will be directly placed using a pre-determined bracket map, with no re-seeding from the previous phase. Play out until the end of the tournament.
Out: 1 team (winner)
Wii U Singles
Phase 1
In: 777 players
Format: Double-Elim Bracket Pools
64 bracket pools of 12-13 players each. Top 3 players (1 in winners, 2 in losers) in each pool advance.
Out: 192 players (64 in winners, 128 in losers)
Phase 2
In: 192 players (64 in winners, 128 in losers)
Format: Double-Elim Bracket Pools
8 bracket pools of 24 players each. All players will be directly placed using a pre-determined bracket map, with no re-seeding from the previous phase. Top 4 players (half in winners, half in losers) in each pool advance.
Out: 32 players (half in winners, half in losers)
Phase 3
In: 32 players
Format: Double-Elim Final Bracket
1 final bracket of 32 players (half in winners, half in losers). All players will be directly placed using a pre-determined bracket map, with no re-seeding from the previous phase. Play out until the end of the tournament.
Out: 1 player (winner)
Wii U Doubles
Phase 1
In: 194 teams
Format: Double-Elim Bracket Pools
16 bracket pools of 12-13 teams each. Top 2 teams (half in winners, half in losers) in each pool advance.
Out: 32 teams (half in winners, half in losers)
Phase 2
In: 32 teams (half in winners, half in losers)
Format: Double-Elim Final Bracket
1 final bracket of 32 teams (half in winners, half in losers). All teams will be directly placed using a pre-determined bracket map, with no re-seeding from the previous phase. Play out until the end of the tournament.
Out: 1 team (winner)
Q: Where can I find the pool assignments?
A: You can search for your gamertag here, or you can view all the pool assignments here.
Q: How do I know when and where my pool is?
A: Pool assignments include a letter and number that tell you the time and location. For example, Pool C102 means you’re playing in Wave C (Friday 3pm-5pm) at Station 102 in the venue. The TO staff will not announce matches at the venue; you are responsible for knowing your pool assignment and showing up at the right time and location.
Q: I see who’s in my pool, but how do I know what the bracket matchups are?
A: We will publish the actual brackets later, after scheduling conflicts are dealt with. First, we are publishing the pool assignments, which simply tell you the pool time, pool location and what players will be in your pool.
Q: Can I make a special request to be in a certain pool or wave on the schedule?
A: No.
Q: I believe there’s been a significant oversight on my pool; can I submit feedback?
A: Please submit feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUo-Si_-nT_h0uXK4RgIIc3wYzcQbnBkD67VH8fgeSeNS0Jg/viewform
Q: How does the tournament run?
A: At the beginning of the tournament, players are divided into double-elim bracket pools of several players each. Each pool progresses until there are only a few players left; these players advance to the next phase of the tournament.
Q: Do losses carry over phase to phase?
A: Yes. Players who drop into losers bracket during a phase will start in losers bracket in all subsequent phases, if they advance. Each player is afforded two losses in each tournament event before they’re eliminated.
Q: What is the tournament ruleset?
A: See the Rules page at UM Smash.
Q: What are the payouts?
A: See the Rules page at UM Smash.
Q: Are wireless controllers legal?
A: No. Wireless controllers of all kinds are banned due to logistical issues of interference at large-scale events. Only wired GameCube controllers are legal.
Q: Can I do gentlemen’s clause with an opponent?
A: No. There is no gentleman’s clause at this tourney. Players may NOT play on any stage that is not on the legal stagelist, and players may NOT agree to change the number of matches to be played in a set.
Q: Where can I play friendlies?
A: The Regency Ballroom will be a friendlies-designated room at the venue where both Melee and Wii U setups are available for friendlies throughout the entire weekend, including overnight 24/7. Players who use tourney-designated setups for friendlies will be DQ’d.
Q: How do I avoid getting DQ’d?
A: Check-in early (preferably Thursday night), always know your pool assignment(s), and show up to your pool 10 minutes early.
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so if 2 people gentleman to rainbow and then report the match, will they be forced to replay it if someone finds out 8^)