About this Event
You don't have to compete to have the time of your life.
Battle of BC 8 is Canada's biggest fighting game event — a full 3-day festival at the stunning Vancouver Convention Centre East, right on the downtown waterfront. Think of it like going to watch a live sporting event: you don't need to play to feel the energy, follow the action, and be part of something special. Whether you're a lifelong fighting game fan or just looking for something epic to do this June, BoBC 8 is your weekend.
🎮 Watch the World's Best Compete Live
The main stage features world-ranked players from 20+ countries going head-to-head in some of the biggest titles in competitive gaming — with live commentary that makes every match easy to follow even if you're new to the scene:
- Street Fighter 6
- Tekken 8
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Rivals of Aether II
- 2XKO
🕹️ Something for Every Gamer
Beyond the main stage, the event floor and our dedicated second-floor venue space — The High Ground — are packed with side events, community tournaments, and casual programming all weekend, including:
- Guilty Gear: Strive
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- Avatar Legends
- Beyblade
- Smash 64
- Pokémon VGC
- And much more
First-ever TCG Zone — casual open play all weekend for Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, and Riftbound. Bring your deck or just come to watch.
🎉 A Full Weekend of Events
- Boat of BC (Sat June 6) — our legendary sold-out annual afterparty aboard MV Britannia
- Birthday Bash (Sun June 7) — BoBC's 10th anniversary afterparty at Good Co. Granville
- Free play stations open all weekend — jump in anytime, no experience needed
- Vendors, artists & exhibitors
- CEGIS — the Canadian Esports & Gaming Industry Summit returns for its second year, exploring the future of esports and gaming in Canada. Learn more at cegis.ca
📍 Right in the Heart of Vancouver
The Vancouver Convention Centre is steps from the waterfront, world-class restaurants, hotels, and the best of downtown Vancouver. BoBC is one of the few gaming events that genuinely doubles as a great reason to spend a summer weekend in the city.
General Attendee passes give you full access to the main event floor all weekend — the competition, the atmosphere, the side events, and everything in between.
🎮 Competitor? Register and find full tournament info at start.gg/bobc
🌐 More event details at battleofbc.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Vancouver Convention Centre East Hall B (Canada Place), 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, Canada
CAD 40.54 to CAD 78.56
