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title: "January + February 2026 LANs"
date: 2025-12-30
author:
   - name: YELLOW
     link: https://sendou.ink/u/great-hero-yellow
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#### *New year. New LANs. New champions.*

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A new year brings with it the fresh promise of more LANs, whether that’s in the form of existing LANs continuing their legacy, or something brand new\! The big 2026 is almost upon us, and there’s plenty to warm up to in the coming months. 

The LAN Championship Showdown is returning, bigger and better than ever\! In 2025, LCS was made up of eight LANs: 

- Big Dapple  
- GatorLAN (2025’s LCS winners)  
- Booyah Bay  
- Sunset Surge  
- SeaBATTLE\!  
- H-Town Splashdown  
- New InkLAN  
- Chi-Shoals

In 2026, four additional LANs in North America enter the ring, bringing the total to 12 LANs showing up to throw down: 

- Don’t Flounder at the Function  
- Anarchy NoVA  
- SoCallie  
- Torontoroka

Qualifying events for the LAN Championship Showdown take place between January 2026 through early April 2026\. The championship tournament itself will be an online event, on Sunday, April 26th, 2026\. You can watch the announcement trailer [on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wuig7aYvEf4).

With a handful of LANs in the next two months acting as qualifiers to send teams to the LAN Championship Showdown, let’s see what 2026 has to offer from the get-go:

## **January 2026**

### **Super MAGFest \- January 8 \- 11 (Maryland, United States)**

The first LAN of 2026 brings a 24-hours-a-day, four-day weekend at Super MAGFest (Music and Gaming Festival)\! MAGFest, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to “Make the world a better place through video games”. Their goals include celebrating and preserving the world of video game music, art, history, and culture.

MAGFest is more than just Super MAGFest–it also includes MAGWest, MAGStock, MAGLabs, and Bit Gen Gamer Fest, events promoting appreciation for all things video games across the United States.

<img width="1000" height="523" alt="maglogos" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fe44e936-b0f2-475f-b48b-beca3d6c923d" />

*MAGFest, Inc. and its events, Super MAGFest, MAGWest, MAGStock, MAGLabs, and Bit Gen Gamer Fest.*

The Splatoon event at Super MAGFest will be located in the Consoles area–NOT in the LAN & PC Gaming area. Due to the nature of the event, participants will need to sign up and be put into teams on-site, rather than online in advance. The venue will provide as much equipment as possible. 

Super MAGFest takes place between January 8 \- 11, at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The event runs 24 hours, and new for 2026, free shuttles to and from hotel sites will be provided\! More info about the venue can be found on the Super MAGFest website: [https://super.magfest.org/attend/](https://super.magfest.org/attend/). 

### **Fickle Fest \- January 9 (South Wales, Australia)**

A one-day LAN from the Australian scene, Fickle Fest, opens its doors to players of all skill levels in New South Wales\! This event will feature an art prize and a Salmon Run side-event for its attendees. 

Those planning on participating should register for the event on [sendou.ink](https://sendou.ink/to/2888/register), and also join the [New South Woomies Discord](https://discord.com/invite/DdTMsWdVf2) for the latest information. The tournament will be a four-round Group Stage into Finals Bracket, and already has six teams signed up\! 

Fickle Fest will be held on Friday, January 9, in New South Wales, Australia. Event registration ends on the day of the event at 7 PM local time, and the tournament begins at 8 PM\! 

### **ICE RINK Season 12 \- Jan 2026 \- January 11 (Calgary, Canada)**

ICE RINK’s Season 12 concludes with the January finale after its two predecessors in October and November 2025\! The recurring LAN, hosted by Alberta Squid Swamp, returns to Sentry Box Games in Calgary, AB, Canada. 

Take note: this tournament will be Double Elimination, unlike the previous two, which were Round Robin. It will be streamed live on the Alberta Squid Swamp Twitch channel; the VODs will be later uploaded to their YouTube channel. Links to these platforms can be found on Alberta Squid Swamp’s [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/albertasquidswamp.bsky.social). 

Registration for ICE RINK Season 12 is at the Alberta Squid Swamp [Challonge](https://challonge.com/users/albertasquidswamp/tournaments) page. The event runs on Saturday, January 11–be there, either in-person or in-stream\! 

### **SplashGo\! \#12 \- January 11 (Tokyo, Japan)**

Gearing up for its twelfth iteration is the next SplashGo\! tournament in Japan\! In an exciting collaboration for this year, SplashGo\! is teaming up with Nine and Zach to provide an English commentary stream running simultaneously with the original stream on IPL’s [Twitch channel](http://twitch.tv/iplsplatoon).

The tournament has a massive 93 teams signed up already, 61 more teams than the previous event, SplashGo\! \#11 in August\! The main event will be a Group Round Robin style event into a Single-Elimination Finals bracket, exclusively for Turf War. Registration closes on the day of at 11 AM local time, with the event starting soon after.

SplashGo\! \#12 will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center, 4F in Minato City, Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, January 11, 2026\. Registration and further inquiries can be found on the event’s [start.gg](https://www.start.gg/tournament/splashgo-12/details) page or official website, [https://www.splashgo.net/home](https://www.splashgo.net/home).

### **Don’t Flounder at the Function \- January 17 (North Carolina, United States)**

North Carolina is the stage for the newest Splatoon LAN: Don’t Flounder at the Function\! This LAN is sponsored by New Game Plus+; the hosting venue is the North Carolina Esports Academy in Cary. The winners of this event earn the first ticket to the LAN Championship Showdown 2026, and a Sendou badge\!

<img width="778" height="630" alt="dfflogo" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b6adf0d7-2baf-466d-96ee-e925568d6be8" />

*The Sendou.ink badge that the winners of Don’t Flounder at the Function will receive.*

The Splatoon 3 tournament has already reached its 12-team limit, but spectators are just as welcome to attend\! Show up and prove that you don't flounder at the function and meet some big names in the community\!

Those competing need their Nintendo Switch, 3.5mm headset, controller (handheld players will be accommodated), and copy of Splatoon 3, and bringing your Switch 1 dock is encouraged. Nintendo Switch 2 is not allowed. The main event is split into two Group Pools, which will coalesce into one Double Elimination Bracket.

Don’t Flounder at the Function kicks off at 12 PM on Saturday, January 17; the Group Stage will begin at 1 PM, with an anticipated DE Bracket start time of 6 PM. DFF’s [start.gg](https://www.start.gg/tournament/don-t-flounder-at-the-function/details) page includes map pool, rules, and more prior to the event. 

### **New InkLAN \#5 \- January 17 (Massachusetts, United States)**

Previously, New InkLAN \#5 was scheduled for October 2025, but has been rescheduled to the new year\! Hosted by the New England Squids, New InkLAN is a recurring LAN hosted at the Balance Patch esports center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Competitors are encouraged to bring their own setups, which include: Switch, dock, and LAN cables. Spectators can also bring setups to play at when stations aren’t in use\! Balance Patch requires competitors under the age of 16 to be accompanied by a parent/guardian, so players will need to select applicable passes upon registering.

New InkLAN \#5 returns on Saturday, January 17; for more info, there is a [start.gg](https://www.start.gg/tournament/new-inklan-5/details) page, which has the event’s Discord invitation for outreach to tournament staff. Registration closes on January 16 at 11:59 PM–make sure you’re signed up\!

### **Chi-Shoals \#40 \- January 31 (Illinois, United States)**

Chi-Shoals, a regularly-recurring Splatoon LAN, rings in 2026 with its 40th edition\! Still hosted at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago, Illinois, the event is free and welcoming to participants of all ages and skill ranges. 

Participants need to bring their Nintendo Switch, copy of Splatoon 3, headset, and a controller. The main event will be streamed at the [SquidWest Twitch Channel](https://twitch.tv/squidwest)–they are currently accepting submissions from folks interested in commentating\!

Chi-Shoals \#40, on Saturday, January 31st, precedes Chi-Shoals \#41, which will be the qualifying tournament for entry into the 2026 LAN Championship Showdown\! More information can be found on SquidWest’s [Challonge](https://challonge.com/ar/communities/SquidWest) page.

### **SeaBATTLE\! 8 \- Octarian Moon \- January 31 (Washington, United States)**

The eighth iteration of SeaBATTLE\! is a special one: it is partnering with Rainier Valley Food Bank to help those in need in South Seattle. Donations will be accepted, and a special edition sticker of SeaBATTLE’s mascot, Eddy, will give all proceeds to RVFB. 

Those playing in the tournament need their Switch (no Nintendo Switch 2), controller, copy of Splatoon 3, and 3.5mm headset. The tournament format will be Groups into Top Cut, with a Redemption Bracket. Venue doors open at 11 AM, and the Group Stage starts at 12 PM.  

<img width="1013" height="675" alt="seabattleIMG" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/db545e09-b42f-49c2-a7f8-d8df0dca0861" />

SeaBATTLE\! 8 \- Octarian Moon is hosted at GameWorks Seattle, a video arcade in Seattle, Washington. More event information, including a Discord invitation and list of donation suggestions, can be found on SeaBATTLE’s [start.gg](https://www.start.gg/tournament/seabattle-8-octarian-moon/details) page. 

### **Torontoroka \- January 31 (Toronto, Canada)**

Announced during Toronto’s Squid Social 28 in October 2025, Torontoroka is Canada’s newest LAN tourney, hosted by the same folks\! The LAN takes place at the Invictus Game Station, same as Squid Social. Torontoroka will also crown Canada’s representatives for the LAN Championship Showdown\!  

The Splatoon 3 tournament is capped at eight teams; players need to bring their Nintendo Switch (no Nintendo Switch 2s), Splatoon 3, and controller; a 3.5mm headset with built-in mic and a USB-C charging cable is requested. Want to attend but need a team? Join the [Splatoon Toronto Discord](https://discord.com/invite/squidsocial), where they have team-building channels\!

Torontoroka opens at 12 PM on Saturday, January 31 at the Invictus Game Station in Toronto, Ontario. Registration ends on Monday, January 26, a few days ahead of the event. Additional information can be found at Torontoroka’s [start.gg](https://www.start.gg/tournament/torontoroka-2026/details) page.

## **February 2026**

### **Diamond Duel \#2 \- February 7 (Arkansas, United States)**

Arkansas Splatoon brings back Diamond Duel for its second edition, hosted at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in room ETAS 101 (first floor). Entry for spectators is free; competitors have until February 3rd at 11:59 PM to register\!

Nintendo Switch docks, monitors, and audio mixers will be provided, so competitors should make sure they bring their own Switch, copy of Splatoon 3, controller, and headset with mic. Check in with the [Arkansas Splatoon Discord](https://discord.com/invite/Xs8XQzKD2A) if you have any questions about equipment or team building. 

Diamond Duel \#2 will run on Saturday, February 7 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Parking and campus maps are available at the Diamond Duel \#2 [start.gg](https://www.start.gg/tournament/diamond-duel-2/details) page, with further tournament info. Now’s your chance to help the Arkansas Splatoon community grow its roots\! 

### **SoCallie: The Glacial Gala \- February 7 (California, United States)**

The Glacial Gala, SoCallie’s ninth LAN in Irvine, California, comes swinging with not just one, but *two* qualifiers for two big invitationals: the LAN Championship Showdown, and the Jelvin Cup. Cooper's Esports Gaming Center is the hosting venue for the hype event, which will be streamed at the [SoCallie Twitch Channel](http://twitch.tv/socalliesplat)\!

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Participation in the Splatoon 3 tournament requires a player to bring their: Switch (no Switch 2), Splatoon 3, controller, ethernet adapter, charging cables, Switch dock, HDMI cables, and headset. If you need any of these items provided or accommodations, reach out to staff in the [SoCallie//SoCal Splatoon LAN Discord](https://discord.gg/2MzCU3aWVc) so they can assist you.

SoCallie: The Glacial Gala invites you to bring your best to Irvine, California, on Saturday, February 7, for the chance to qualify for the LAN Championship Showdown and the Jelvin Cup. Setup and warm ups begin at 10 AM, with the bracket beginning at 11 AM, and the closing ceremony taking place at 10 PM, for a full day of festivity\!

A full list of details and links are available at the SoCallie: The Glacial Gala [start.gg](https://www.start.gg/tournament/socallie-9-the-glacial-gala/details). 

### **Big Dapple 9 \- February 21 (New York, United States)**

New York’s recurring LAN, Big Dapple, recently relocated to the OS NYC internet cafe in Bowery, NY, where it set a new registration record in December, with over 120 registered attendees\! Commute routes are plentiful, with parking garages and subway lines nearby, making it easy to access to all who want in. 

The Nintendo Switch 2 is permitted for the tournament\! Competitors also need their controller, game, and a headset. The Big Dapple Art Show is accepting submissions, for those who want to contribute non-competitively\! Registration and commentary, volunteer, and art submission forms are available on Big Dapple 9’s [start.gg](https://www.start.gg/tournament/big-dapple-9/details) page. 

The Splatoon 3 tournament will be streamed on the [GenGame Twitch Channel](https://www.twitch.tv/gengame). Extra side events are planned throughout the day, and attendees can also play at LAN stations while they are not in use for the 4v4 tournament.

Big Dapple 9 begins at 11 AM ET on Saturday, February 21 at OS NYC. Spectator passes are also available, and the [start.gg](https://www.start.gg/tournament/big-dapple-9/details) page even has a community-curated map list of things to do in the area for when you’re not in LAN mode\!

### **Booyah Bay: Cable Car Coast \- February 21 (California, United States)**

San José, California’s premier Splatoon LAN is back at Guildhouse to host Booyah Bay once again\! Like many other LANs in this article, this one also acts as a qualifier to send a team to the LAN Championship Showdown in April. 

Playing in the tournament requires a Nintendo Switch, controller, and up-to-date copy of Splatoon 3\. No Nintendo Switch 2s are permitted. A 3.5mm headset and USB-C cable are also highly recommended. The [Booyah Bay \- NorCal Local LAN Discord](https://discord.com/invite/BmRnAHv4gX) is available to join for anyone who needs equipment, accommodations, or teammates to play with. 

Booyah Bay: Cable Car Coast rides into San José, California, on February 21; The Parlor at Guildhouse’s doors open at 12 PM. More tournament info and links can be found on Booyah Bay’s [start.gg](https://www.start.gg/tournament/booyah-bay-cable-car-coast-splatoon-3-lan-san-jose-ca/details) page, and for those who want to watch at home, the event will be streamed live on [SplatoonTourney’s Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/splatoontourney)\!

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The new year is bringing with it plenty of promise for a full year of LANs for Splatoon fans to attend. As Splatoon 3 continues into its third year, even with rumblings of new Splatoon on the horizon, it stays as hot as ever, engaging more and more community members as the weeks pass by. Who will rise to the top of the LAN scene this year? 

The only way to find out is to be there\! 

Original Posting Date: December 30, 2025 at [Splatoon Stronghold](https://www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/january-february-2026-lans)

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