2025 TAMUK Esports

FALL EXPO

$3,000 Prize Pool

Sept 12–14 • Jones Auditorium, TAMUK

Special discount and carpool incentives for high school/college, groups/teams, and vendors

Event Details

Compete for the Total Prize

$3,000

The 2025 TAMUK Esports Fall Expo will feature these games:

MAINSTAGE

Super Smash Bros Ultimate

SIDE EVENTS

TBA

TRADING CARD GAMES

TBA

Purchase Tickets

Game Information

Failure to follow the rules per game can result in disqualification for all games.

General game rules are as follows:

  • No cheating of any kind will be permitted during the event. This includes, but is not limited to:
    • Use of third-party software (aim assist, macros, or other automatic tools)
    • Modification of game files to obtain an unfair advantage (altered hitboxes, custom skins)
    • Hardware modifications (modified controllers or mice with built in macros)
    • Stream sniping or access to any unauthorized spectator feed during live matches
    • Communication with non-team members during a match (including coaches, friends, or audience)
    • Any other unfair advantage over the enemy team
  • Only one entry per game is allowed
  • Destruction of event property is not permitted and may result in a fine
  • By participating in this event, all competitors agree to be photographed, recorded, and/or live-streamed as part of the tournament experience
  • All registered competitors acknowledge and consent to the possibility of being called to play their match on stage if selected
  • Players must be present at their station or staging area within 5 minutes of being called for their match. Failure to appear may result in a forfeit
  • The use of profanity, hate speech, harassment, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may lead to disqualification or removal from the venue
  • Tampering with or unplugging other players’ equipment is strictly prohibited
  • Players are responsible for bringing their own controllers or peripherals, unless otherwise specified. Equipment must meet tournament standards and not provide an unfair advantage
  • Pausing a match without referee approval may result in a loss of round, stock, or game — depending on the severity and context
  • All gameplay disputes must be brought to a tournament official immediately after the match. Failure to report in a timely manner may result in the result being upheld
  • In the event of equipment failure or game crashes, a tournament official will determine the best course of action, which may include a restart
  • Event officials reserve the right to add or alter rules at any time during the event to preserve fairness and integrity

Doubles will take place Sept. 12th. It is a $5 event for those that want to attend!

The Super Smash Bros Ultimate Bracket will be uploaded here. Keep a look out for when it drops!

The Super Smash Bros Ultimate prize pool will be updated here once finalized.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate will follow this ruleset:

  • 1v1
  • 3 Stocks
  • Top 8 - Best of 5
  • Brackets 9 and below - Best of 3
  • Double-Elimination Bracket
  • Bring your own controller
  • No Stage Hazards
  • 7 Minute Timer
  • No items or spirits
  • Rock-paper-scissors for the pick of a starter stage or "gentleman's" agreement to start on a starter stage
  • Standard DSR (Dave's stupid rule: players are not allowed to counterpick to any stage on which they have previously won a game on throughout a set.)
  • The winner of a game will be allowed to ban three stage picks. The loser will pick a stage that isn't banned. Counterpick stages will open after the first game

The following TCGs will be played at the 2025 TAMUK Esports Fall Expo:

Magic the Gathering

Pokémon

One Piece

Prize pools will be updated and shown here.

Additional casual or pop-up brackets may be announced. Keep an eye out for more information on these side events!

Tickets & Passes

General Admission

Presale

$15

Day of

$25

Buy General Admission
Smash Player Pass

Each entry (except Day Of Pass) for Smash counts for General Admission. You will not have to pay for both.

Provide your start.gg email and your gamer tag so that tournament Officials my invite you to the bracket.

(7/25 - 8/10)

Early Bird

$25

(8/11 - 8/31)

Standard Pass

$35

(9/1 - 9/11)

Late Entry

$45

Day Of Pass

$65

Players must buy general admission in addition to this pass fee.

Buy Smash Pass
Other Titles

Other titles will be added here as they are determined. These passes will be purchased Day Of and will require General Admission.

Contact and Support

For questions regarding purchases, please reach out to TAMUK RecSports at:

tamuk.recsports@tamuk.edu

361-593-3059

For general questions and questions regarding school/group discounts, please reach out to the Esports Director at:

Stephen.peterson@students.tamuk.edu

361-701-0095