October 6-8, 2017
Detroit, MI

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What is The Big House?

The Big House is the largest Super Smash Brothers event series in the Midwest. Since 2011, it has been the go-to annual convention for Smash fans not only in the Midwest, but across the world. Over three days, The Big House runs a singles (1v1) event, doubles (2v2) event, and various exhibitions for both Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Why should you attend?

  • Amazing venue – 67,000 square feet within the biggest convention center in the state of Michigan
  • Travel convenience – cheap transportation between the venue and DTW airport, and hotels within walking distance
  • Great TO staff – an established reputation for delivering high-quality tournament organization
  • Player experience – opportunity for anyone to compete in multiple games and events
  • Spectator experience – friendlies, exhibitions, entertainment, and main stage viewing throughout the weekend
  • Big spotlight – professionally broadcast on the Smash community’s premiere livestream platforms
  • Storied history – past attendance of Mango, Armada, PPMD, Mew2King, Hungrybox, Leffen, ZeRo, Ally, Nairo, ANTi, dabuz, and more
  • Michigan community – one of the biggest and most active Super Smash Bros. scenes in the world

History

The Big House
Oct 22, 2011
(115 entrants)

1: Lovage
2: S2J
3: VaNz
4: KirbyKaze

The Big House 2
Oct 6-7, 2012
(128 entrants)

1: Mango
2: Hungrybox
3: Fly Amanita
4: SFAT

The Big House 3
Oct 12-13, 2013
(172 entrants)

1: CT EMP Mew2King
2: CT Hungrybox
3: VGBC Dr. PeePee
4: SFAT

The Big House 4
Oct 4-5, 2014
(574 entrants)

1: C9 Mango
2: P4K EMP Mew2King
3: Leffen
4: P4K EMP Armada

The Big House 5 (Melee)
Oct 2-4, 2015
(1320 entrants)

1: [A] Armada
2: Liquid Hungrybox
3: MVG Mew2King
4: C9 Mango

The Big House 5 (Wii U)
Oct 2-4, 2015
(516 entrants)

1: TSM ZeRo
2: Liquid Nairo
3: dabuz
4: ANTi

The Big House 6 (Melee)
Oct 7-9, 2016
(1564 entrants)

1: C9 Mango
2: [A] Armada
3: LG Ice
4: MVG FOX Mew2King

The Big House 6 (Wii U)
Oct 7-9, 2016
(777 entrants)

1: TSM ZeRo
2: IMT ANTi
3: 2GG Komorikiri
4: Mr. R