PeoriaCon 2025
March 29-30, 2025 | 10:00am - 5:00pm CST
Peoria Civic Center - 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL
Hosted by PlayEX and PeoriaCon
The PlayEX Arena will be BACK at PeoriaCon 2025!
"We’re thrilled to announce that Playex Esports will be joining us at PeoriaCon® 2025! Get ready for live esports competitions that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just love the thrill of competitive play, you won’t want to miss the action. Details on tournaments, games, and how to participate will be coming soon—so sharpen those skills and prepare to go head-to-head with the best!" - PeoriaCon Newsletter (8/24)
We are also excited to announce our Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament at PeoriaCon will be a USMK Great Lakes Regional tournament!
REGIONAL
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Saturday Schedule (subject to change)
10:00am CST
Venue Doors Open
Main Doors
11:00am CST
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe FFA Tournament
PlayEX Arena
3:00pm CST
(TBD) Special Guest Jackbox Tournament
PlayEX Arena
5:00pm CST
Convention closes to public
Expo Hall
Sunday Schedule (subject to change)
11:00am CST
Venue Doors Open
Main Doors
12:00pm CST
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
PlayEX Arena
4:00pm CST
Convention closes to public
Expo Hall
Rules / Format
MARIO KART 8 DELUXE TOURNAMENT:
Tournament Size: 72 players
Waitlist: When the tournament fills, the registration form will become a waitlist form. Your phone number/email you provide will be used to contact you at the convention if you are granted entry.
Prizes: TBA
Note: you will need to purchase a ticket for PeoriaCon entry in order to compete in this tournament. Learn more at peoriacon.com
Registration Opens: January 1st, 12:00AM EST
Check In Time: 10:40am - 10:55am CST
Start Time: 11:00am CST
Approx End Time: 3:30pm CST
Controllers will be provided, but you are free to bring your own. We suggest labeling your gear so it does not get mixed up!
Event Format:
Round 1 (Playoffs): Top 72 (6 lobbies of 12)
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4 races @ 150cc | Hard CPUs | Normal Items | All karts & gliders | Smart Steering & Auto Accel Allowed | Standard Track Selection (no repicks)
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Top 3 scoring players per lobby advance to semifinals
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4th and 5th place players advance to second chance round
Round 2 (Second Chance): 12 players
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4 races @ 150cc | Hard CPUs | Normal Items | All karts & gliders | Smart Steering & Auto Accel Allowed | Standard Track Selection (no repicks)
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Top 6 players advance to semifinals
Round 3 (Semifinals): Top 24 (2 lobbies of 12)
- 6 races @ 150cc | Hard CPUs | Normal Items | All karts & gliders | Smart Steering & Auto Accel Allowed | Standard Track Selection (no repicks)
- Top 6 scoring players per lobby advance
Round 4 (Grand Finals): Top 12 (1 lobby of 12)
- 12 races @ 150cc | Hard CPUs | Normal Items | All karts & gliders | Smart Steering & Auto Accel Allowed | Standard Track Selection (no repicks)
SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT:
Tournament Size: 48 players
Waitlist: When the tournament fills, the registration form will become a waitlist form. Your phone number/email you provide will be used to contact you at the convention if you are granted entry.
Prizes: TBA
Note: you will need to purchase a ticket for PeoriaCon entry in order to compete in this tournament. Learn more at peoriacon.com
Prizes: TBA
Registration Opens: January 1st, 12:00AM EST
Check In Time: 11:40am - 11:55am CST
Start Time: 12:00pm CST
Approx End Time: 3:00pm CST
Controllers will be provided, but you are free to bring your own.
Event Format:
Double Elimination Bracket
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All matches are best of 3 games (if a player wins after 2 games, the third game is not played); except for winners/losers finals and grand finals, which are best of 5 games
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Stage Selection:
Starters: Battlefield, Smashville, Final Destination, Pokemon Stadium 2, Town and City
Counter Picks: Yoshi's Story, Kalos Pokemon League, Small Battlefield
Winner of previous game will ban 2 stages. Players are not allowed to counterpick to the most recent stage that they won on.
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Match rules:
3 stock | 7 min timer | No items | Stage Hazards off | Final Smash meters off
Tournament staff will be operating multiple stations simultaneously until winners semifinals. Live broadcast will begin for winners semifinals.
Registration
Registration opens on January 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM EST.
