Battle of BC 7: Showcasing Top Super Smash Bros. Players in Vancouver
Battle of BC 7 is set to gather the FGC community in Vancouver, Canada for a thrilling competition featuring the best Super Smash Bros. Melee and Ultimate players vying for the top ranks in 2025.
From March 28th to March 30th, Battle of BC 7 will highlight various fighting game tournaments, including Street Fighter 6 and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. However, the main attractions will be the Melee and Ultimate competitions, recognized as Premier events within the grassroots esports circuit.
Battle of BC 7 Schedule and Format
The detailed schedule is yet to be revealed, but the tournament will follow a standard format starting with Pools on Friday, March 28th and culminating in the Top 8 on March 30th. Specific times will be announced as the event approaches.
Both Melee and Ultimate Pools will run simultaneously, requiring fans to choose which division to follow, whether attending in-person or tuning in on Twitch. Pools will operate on a double elimination basis with best-of-three matches, where winners progress through the bracket while losers fight to remain in contention.
Both Melee and Ultimate will advance to a separate Top 8 stage, scheduled at different times on Sunday. Players on the Losers side will compete to move to the Winners side, aiming for a spot in the Grand Final. The final match will be a best-of-five showdown unless the finalist from the Losers bracket forces a reset by winning two consecutive best-of-five matches.
- Stock: 3
- Timer: 7:00
- Handicap: Off
- Team Attack: On
- Launch Rate: 1.0x
- Items: Off and None
- FS Meter: Off
- Damage Handicap: Off
- Custom Balance: Off
- Spirits: Off
- Pause: Off
- Stage Selection: Loser’s Pick
- Stage Hazards: Off
- Stage Morph: Off
- Underdog Boost: Off
- Score Display: Off
- Show Damage: Yes
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The winner of the first match will ban a stage, with the loser selecting the next stage for play.
Battle of BC 7 Players to Watch
Anticipate the presence of top players from both Melee and Ultimate at Battle of BC 7, as they aim to showcase their skills in the dwindling field of big Smash tournaments.
In Melee, prominent players like Hungrybox, Mang0, aMSa, Zain, Jmook, Cody Schwab, moky, Leffen, and Wizzrobe will be in attendance, with Hungrybox coming off a remarkable victory at Genesis X2. Zain Naghmi and Cody Schwab pose significant threats to Hungrybox, with their consistent performances and unique playstyles. The long-time rival of Hungrybox, Mang0, will also be a force to reckon with at the event.
In Ultimate, the competition will be fierce, featuring talents like Hurt, Miya, acola, Light, Sonix, Gluttony, Zomba, KEN, MkLeo, Sparg0, Shuton, and Riddles. Expect a showdown between Japan and the rest of the world, with Japanese players showcasing dominance in recent international tournaments. Players like Hurt, acola, and Sparg0 are expected to make a significant impact at Battle of BC 7.
How to Watch Battle of BC 7
The official Twitch channels for the event have not been disclosed yet. Stay tuned for updates on the tournament schedule and streaming details as the excitement unfolds.