After 3 Successful Editions, the French-Speaking Splatoon Community’s IRL Tournament Returns for a 4th Edition on April 12-13, 2025.
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Date and Location of Fullwipe
After La Source (in 2022) and Epitech (in 2023 and 2024), the Splatoon community will be hosted at Eurexpo Lyon as part of the Foire de Lyon and its Gones Games video game expo on April 12-13, 2025.
Eurexpo, Lyon’s Exhibition Center, is located in Chassieu within the Lyon metropolitan area. It is accessible via public transport from Lyon city center and is close to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport and TGV train station. For more details, visit Eurexpo’s website under the “Access” section.
Additional gaming-related events will be announced later and will be accessible to players and visitors throughout the weekend.
Fullwipe Format and Schedule
The tournament is initially open to 32 teams of 4 to 5 players. Depending on demand, more spots may be made available. As in previous editions, the goal is to maximize matches for all teams with group stages and Alpha/Bravo final phases.
The schedule is subject to change:
- Saturday, April 12, 2025: Group stage and potential tiebreakers from 12 PM to 8 PM
- Sunday, April 13, 2025: Final phases for all teams from 10 AM to 5 PM
How to Participate in Fullwipe
Registration for players will open on Tuesday, January 21, at 6 PM via the dedicated ticketing platform.
Ticket price: €20 per player (€80 for a team of 4). A player can purchase multiple tickets for their teammates. A Fullwipe ticket includes an e-invitation to Foire de Lyon.
Important: Any player banned by the CDC or SplatSafety during the tournament period cannot participate. Teams caught cheating on-site will be automatically disqualified without a refund, and all players involved risk exclusion from future online and IRL competitions.
For the 2024 edition, tickets sold out in less than 24 hours, with 40 teams registered! Spots are limited, so prepare your registration in advance, especially for underage players, to avoid delays on the big day.
To confirm registration and secure a spot, teams must:
- Have at least 4 players registered (with paid tickets).
- Provide required authorizations and ID for any underage players (under 18 on April 12, 2025).
If a team starts registration but no spots remain, they will be refunded.
Prepare your registration with your teammates now to be ready on the big day!
Registration Information for Fullwipe
Here’s the information required during registration:
Fields for each ticket:
- Team Name: Use the same name for all 4-5 players.
- Nickname: Player’s nickname within the community.
- Discord ID: Unique Discord identifier for the player.
- Team Captain: Checkbox for the team captain.
- First Name: Player’s first name.
- Last Name: Player’s last name.
- Date of Birth: Player’s date of birth.
Fields for the buyer (if purchasing multiple tickets):
- First Name: Buyer’s first name.
- Last Name: Buyer’s last name.
- Email: Email address to receive the tickets
For underage players:
Players under 18 (as of April 12, 2025) must email the following to autorisation-tournois@esportbros.tv:
- A signed authorization form from a legal guardian (download the template)
- Copies of the ID cards (front and back) of the guardian and the minor.
These documents must be submitted for at least 4 players per team to confirm registration and secure a spot.
What to Bring
Each player must bring:
- Their Nintendo Switch console, updated and charged (no dock required).
- The power adapter for their console.
- Their Splatoon 3 game, updated.
- A Nintendo Switch Pro controller (and possibly a USB-C cable for the dock).
Label your equipment with your nickname for identification!
Spectators / Visitors / Accompanying Adults
The above ticketing applies only to participants. Spectators and visitors can attend the tournament with regular tickets to Foire de Lyon for the corresponding days. This ticket will also grant access to the Gones Games area and all of Foire de Lyon.
If you’re attending specifically for Fullwipe or accompanying a minor, please let us know via the provided form. This helps us improve the on-site experience for everyone if a large number of spectators attend.
Contact
For questions about the tournament:
- Email: contact@esportbros.tv
- Discord: https://discord.gg/ebtv-splatoon