@riptidessb.bsky.social
Riptide is a 3-day Super Smash Bros., Rivals of Aether 2, Splatoon 3, and MK8DX tournament and convention held at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio! http://start.gg/riptide
🧑🎓There are only a few spots left in the Varsity bracket for SSBU Collegiate 4v4 Crews at Riptide 2025! If your school is interested please submit an application with your roster information. If you have any questions about eligibility please email riptidessbm@gmail.com
05.08.2025 16:54 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0🧢👕Today is the final day to purchase official Riptide merchandise. Only a limited quantity will be available for purchase Riptide weekend.
04.08.2025 18:57 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
🌊Tomorrow is the final day of phase 3 registration! Sign up before August 1st to save $10!
🌊Ultimate
🌊Melee
🦑Splatoon 3
🌊Rivals of Aether 1+2
🏎️Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
🧑🎓Collegiate SSBU + Splatoon 3
🦍Monkey Business
🌙Overnight Venue
👀and more TBA!
The competitor registration deadline as well as the team creation deadline is August 29th. There are currently 33 incomplete teams. If you do not have a team and are looking for people to play with, please join the @splatlans.bsky.social discord server and they will assist you!
28.07.2025 18:00 — 👍 21 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Please remember that Splatoon 3 at Riptide 2025 is played on the Nintendo Switch 1 console. Tournament play will not be permitted on the Nintendo Switch 2.
There will be BYOC (bring your own console) areas at Riptide 2025 for those that want to play friendlies on their Switch 2
This move to a bigger ballroom means more stations, more space to walk around and watch your friends and favorite team's compete, and an even bigger live viewing experience of the main stage.
28.07.2025 18:00 — 👍 27 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0The Splatoon community has grown so big that it can no longer fit in the 12,000 sqft ballroom it called its home for Riptide 2021-2024. This year Splatoon 3 will be moved to the Kalahari Ballroom, featuring over 17,000 sqft of space and located directly across from badge pickup
28.07.2025 18:00 — 👍 84 🔁 24 💬 1 📌 5🦑Hello Splatoon 3 community. We have some exciting news to share with you today as well as some other important information relevant to the Splatoon 3 tournament experience at Riptide 2025. This information will also be shared in the @splatlans.bsky.social discord, so be sure to join!
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TODAY'S THE LAST WEEKEND DAY TO SAVE $10 WHEN SIGNING UP FOR RIPTIDE!
...Sorry, wanted to make sure the people in the back heard me. Sign up by Thursday to save that 💰!
www.start.gg/riptide
📛August 4th is the last day you can purchase a customized badge and the last day to select the overnight venue to have the moon crest printed directly on your badge. Any overnight venue orders after the deadline will receive a wristband instead.
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🧢👕August 4th is also the final day that you can purchase an official Riptide tshirt, hoodie, or hat! Only a limited quantity are available for purchase at Riptide on Riptide weekend. The only way to guarantee merchandise will be available for you is to pre-order it.
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🏨August 4th is the last day our discounted group rate is available at the venue hotel! Rooms are going fast and some room types are already sold out, so don't wait until the deadline to book your room or you might miss out!
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🧵Upcoming Riptide 2025 Deadlines
July 31st - last day of phase 3 registration. Venue fee increases $10 on August 1st
⏰One week from today is the final day of phase 3 registration. The venue fee goes up $10 on August 1st. Save yourself some money by signing up early!
Also don't forget to book your room! We will keep asking for more rooms at our group discount but once they're gone they're gone
🥳Ultimate Singles has surpassed 300 signups! There's still 1 week left of phase 3 registration before the price goes up August 1st!
23.07.2025 22:54 — 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0🦑If you're considering signing up for Splatoon 3 at Riptide or already are registered, please read this information guide provided by our Splatoon 3 TOs! Lots of important information about deadlines for signing up and team creation, as well as new applications!
23.07.2025 16:24 — 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0🌊 RIPTIDE MEGA THREAD!
Please read this over if you are planning to go to Riptide. There is new information, along with important reminders.
First of all, there is about 1 week left to save some 💰💰💰 and snag phase 3 pricing.
🏨Good news! We have secured additional rooms at the venue hotel at our group's discounted rate. The 2 queen bedroom room style is back up and available at the discount for all advertised nights (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Grab them before they're gone!
22.07.2025 15:58 — 👍 17 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
✈️🚌If you're flying in, be sure to snag an airport shuttle bus pass that services the Cleveland Airport to the venue for only $25 one-way. You can select the ticket during registration and this year you can select an individual day and time that matches your flight schedule!
21.07.2025 19:01 — 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
🌊Only 10 days left of Phase 3 registration! Save $10 by registering before August 1st!
🌊Ultimate
🌊Melee
🦑Splatoon 3
🌊Rivals of Aether 1+2
🏎️Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
🧑🎓Collegiate SSBU + Splatoon 3
🦍Monkey Business
🌙Overnight Venue
👀and more TBA!
🏨The hotel lobby has gone through a complete overhaul with the new renovation, from an expansion of the market and coffee shop to the addition of two new brand new restaurants, one being a longtime community favorite MACS!
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🌊The newest addition to the indoor waterpark, the Dawn Breaker, will have you build tons of speed before trying to touch the sunrise! Check out all the indoor waterpark activities here: www.kalahariresorts.com/ohio/parks-a...
19.07.2025 18:59 — 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
🌊Happy Saturday y'all! Excited to share good news about the venue hotel for Riptide 2025. We were informed that last year's construction on the waterpark and renovation of the hotel lobby are complete!
This includes that the Lazy River would be back!
🗣️Last call for commentary application submissions for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Rivals of Aether 1+2! The application will close this Sunday, July 20th!
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🌊2 weeks left of Phase 3 registration! Save $10 by registering before August 1st!
🌊Ultimate
🌊Melee
🦑Splatoon 3
🌊Rivals of Aether 1 + 2
🛞🏎️Mario Kart
🧑🎓Collegiate SSBU + Splatoon 3
🦍Monkey Business Side Events
🌙Overnight Venue
👀and more!
NO RUNNING BY THE POOL - or you’ll get smoked! Our July mid-month update is LIVE NOW featuring Pool Party Forsburn and the 1.3.1 patch. Notes below ⬇️
15.07.2025 17:10 — 👍 117 🔁 25 💬 5 📌 1🏨95%
14.07.2025 18:58 — 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
🌊Phase 3 registration ends in 20 days! Save $10 by registering before August 1st!
🌊Ultimate
🌊Melee
🦑Splatoon 3
🌊Rivals of Aether 1+2
🏎️Mario Kart
🧑🎓Collegiate Ultimate + Splatoon
🦍Monkey Business
🌙Overnight Venue
👀and more!
📢Important information regarding SSBU Collegiate 4v4 Crews
The Varsity bracket has almost reached capacity. If you are a university student or program interested in your school competing at Riptide, please fill out the application form to reserve your spot
