At LodgeCon
University of Illinois Extension 4-H is excited to bring an Esports Tournament to LodgeCon 2026! This year, competitors will face off in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch.
Location:
Will County Fairgrounds Atrium, located at 710 S. West St., Peotone, Illinois.
Tournament Dates:
Juniors (ages 8-13) - Saturday, November 7, 2026
Seniors (ages 14-18) - Sunday, November 8, 2028
Check-in will begin at 9:00 a.m.
The tournament will start at 10:00 a.m.
Tournament Details:
- Event: Smash 1v1 Singles
- Game: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Entrants: 64 (subject to change, minimum of 5)
- Platforms: Switch Event Format: 1v1
- Best of 3, set with 3 stock, 8 minutes
The event will be single- or double-elimination based on participant numbers and random seeding. Be courteous to Event Staff, Competitors, Volunteers, and other Attendees. Show up on time in the competition area for your matches. You may bring your own controllers and connection cables/hubs, but basic peripherals and controllers may be provided. Please label your personal controllers to prevent confusion. Brackets will be released at the events.
There will be no walk-in registrations allowed this year, so please make sure to register ahead of time.
It is free to participate in the 4-H event; however, you will need to purchase a $5.00 Lodge Con Badge the day of the event. If you're bringing a school team, please reach out to Emilia Elabed, eelabed@illinois.edu.
