VGBC announces Smash World Tour 2020, featuring a $250k prize pool

Countless Smash Bros. fans would love to see Nintendo really get behind the idea of Smash Bros. eSports, but the Big N just doesn't seem all that interested. They're going to run a few events here and there, but they're more for the fun of playing, rather than showing off skills and winning big prize pots. That void from Nintendo is now being filled by the VGBC gang, who have announced the Smash World Tour 2020. Check out full details on the event below.

We are incredibly excited to announce the first-ever Smash World Tour, an international tournament series for Ultimate AND Melee!

In its first year, it will have stops all over the globe, both big and small, leading up to the Smash World Tour Championships with a combined starting prize pool of $250,000! The Smash community has so many amazing events throughout the year around the world, our goal is to help unify them and take it to the next level.

Who will be crowned World Champion?

CIRCUITS FOR MELEE & ULTIMATE

Between Platinum, Gold, and Silver tournaments, players can earn points from community events all of the world. At the end of the year, the competitors with the most points will be flown out for the SWT Championships (December 17-20th), with over a combined $250,000 on the line!

Players can earn points from both the largest Smash events in the world and their local weeklies – our goal is that the Smash World Tour encourages growth at every event level!