BAM9 is expecting a thousand competitors, including top international pro-esports fighting game players, to thrash it out for $50,000 in cash and prizes in Melbourne this weekend.
The ninth annual esports festival BAM will take place this weekend at the Melbourne Convention Centre.
Here are the important details:
Battle Arena Melbourne (BAM), Australia’s largest fighting game major, and one of the biggest live esports in ANZ, returns for its 9th annual event on May 12-14. Now taking on two bays in the Melbourne Convention Centre to offer both a community experience and a major esports festival – this year is BIG BAM!
{loadposition mike08}With Australia and the world’s best players playing across 8 national championship titles including Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, Super Smash Bros, and multiple side events, BAM is aiming for a third consecutive year of record breaking attendance. The event will host over 1,000 competitors, plus spectators taking in the excitement live, and hundreds of thousands more viewing from home on Twitch.tv.
Featuring the first ever Australian Capcom Pro Tour Premier Event, #BAM9 will be a key destination for the prestigious global circuit. Already confirmed are world famous champions Daigo, Infiltration, Xian and Momochi. This Street Fighter V tournament alone will have over $20,000 in cash prize pool.
BAM9 will also be the first tournament featuring the final build of Tekken 7, including a free to enter New Challengers tournament and Learn to Play. Plus, the biggest Smash Bros event in the southern hemisphere. With Five stages of major and side tournaments across many gaming communities, alongside Cosplay, Artists, and Vendor booths, BAM9 has something for every gaming fan.
What: Battle Arena Melbourne 9 #BAM9
When: Friday, May 12th – Sunday, May 14th
Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, (Bay 1&2)
More Info: www.CouchWarriors.org. Follow updates on the Facebook Event
REGISTRATION: www.smash.gg/bam9