YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO DTN 2023
This year we're in Brooklyn, NYC!
BADGES CAN BE PICKED UP STARTING 2pm on Friday, July 14th
Thank you so much for being here and for being a part of our tournament. We created this event and continue to run it for the fighting game community. YOU are the reason for this event, and we cannot thank you enough!
Looking forward to seeing you at #DTN2023!
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Andy, Tournament Founder
BADGES CAN BE PICKED UP STARTING 2pm on Friday, July 14th
Thank you so much for being here and for being a part of our tournament. We created this event and continue to run it for the fighting game community. YOU are the reason for this event, and we cannot thank you enough!
Looking forward to seeing you at #DTN2023!
-
Andy, Tournament Founder
BRING YOUR GEAR
Bring your own CONTROLLER
Bring your own "FIGHTSTICK"
Bring your own HEADSET (3.5mm corded)
Bring your own "FIGHTSTICK"
Bring your own HEADSET (3.5mm corded)
PARKING & HOW TO GET HERE
nearest subway stops
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nearest bus
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sponsors
#DTN2023 is sponsored and powered by the good folks at these incredible companies that support gamers:
Tekken WorldTour | CitiGaming | Brooks | 4TW | hitBOX | Arcade Candy | VGNY Soft | SNK | RedBull
Tekken WorldTour | CitiGaming | Brooks | 4TW | hitBOX | Arcade Candy | VGNY Soft | SNK | RedBull
THE VENUE
WHERE IS THE TOURNAMENT?
- Venue: Brooklyn Loft 26
- Address: 153 26th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232
- Phone: (386) 254-4500
- If you are staying at the Official DTN Hotels, you will be just blocks from the venue.
- Street parking is available near the venue.
- More information about the venue can be found here.
- There will be bag checks at the entrances into the venue at BK Loft 26.
- The venue will have concessions available.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
WHAT IS THE TOURNAMENT and POOL SCHEDULE?
- The event schedule and floor plan are available on this page.
- Official Tournament Pools are now Final and available at https://start.gg/dtn2023
- Please plan to show up to your pool 10-15 minutes early to check-in.
- Showing up late for your event will result in disqualification.
- If you’d like to participate in community pool donations via Matcherinos, you can do so here.
vendors
Check out the full list of vendors that will be at Defend the North 2023!
The Artisan Nook
Tough Love Arena
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Fix My Stix
Nucko
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Wavechan
G8KP
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VandelMarchen
Axeice
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The Artisan's Nook
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Fix My Stix
A grassroots business dedicated to repairing, modifying, and customizing controllers. Focused on the Super Smash Bros community, they cater to Gamecube, Switch Pro, and Joy-Con controllers.
Wavechan
Artist creating Marvel's Lil' Deadpool and turning Fighting Game characters into cats! Follow on Twitter.
VandelMarchen
A South African-American artist and writer, drawing inspiration from Japanese anime and manga. Visit Vandelmedia on YouTube.
Tough Love Arena
A web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that you can play for free right now on your computer or phone.
Nucko
Showcasing the free-to-play fighting game Rainbowcore Hypernova and also selling the popular card game, Table Fighter.
G8KP
Offering Goth fighting game art, apparel, stickers, and more!
Axeice
Anime Clothing. Keychains, accessories.
Tech team
Our tech team this year includes these incredible people:
StreamOverlayPro (Lead Tech)
TeamDeus
SoundsBySunday
Rocketman X
Rob T.
TeamDeus
SoundsBySunday
Rocketman X
Rob T.
dtn merch
Check out all the insanely awesome merchandise that will be at Defend the North 2023!
citi gaming
Citi Gaming is a premier esports organization in the Northeastern United States, offering a wide range of gaming, esports, and video game services, including:
- Tournament consulting
- Equipment rental
- Custom packages
- And more