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Welcome to the Inaugural Midwest Fest (23)!

The KC Pioneers are excited to announce the first ever

Midwest Fest! The gaming and esports event taking place right here at LEVELUP Arena!


Featuring a triple-title esports tournament experience where fans can compete for a chance to win $1,000 cash prizes!!


Attendees can look forward to experiencing booths showcasing the best that the Midwest has to offer as well as prominent streamers engaging with an audience of friendly gamers.

When it comes to gaming, the Midwest is underserved.

The KC Pioneers and LEVELUP arena built this event as a way to bring our own unique gaming experience to the Midwest & provide opportunities for gamers around the region to participate in this globally growing industry, meet their favorite streamers, and expand their community.

Tournament

Registration

In order to register for one of our awesome tournaments, you must first purchase your ticket to MWF on EventBrite.



Entry Into all 3 Tournaments

Bracket Hand Drawing

Single Tournament Admission

$20

Not inclusive of booking fee and local taxes

General Admission

Not inclusive of booking fee and local taxes

GA + Merch

Not inclusive of booking fee and local taxes

VIP

Not inclusive of booking fee and local taxes

Serves as tournament venue entry pass for one (1) tournament at Midwest Fest.

Grants access to both days of Midwest Fest and all three (3) tournaments

Combo package includes General Admission + official MWF shirt!

Grants to access to Midwest Fest on both days + access to the VIP tent, exclusive meet & greets, complimentary food & more!

After purchasing your ticket, attendees can register for the tournament of their choice HERE.

KCP PLAY ALL DAY

ROCKET LEAGUE

$1,000 Prize Pool

3v3 Team Tournament

4pm Friday, June 16th

APEX LEGENDS

$1,000 Prize Pool

3v3 Team Death Match Tournament

11am Saturday, June 17th

CALL OF DUTY

$1,000 Prize Pool

Gunfight 2v2 tournament

4pm Saturday, June 17th

Rocket League

  • 3 v 3 Standard


  • Best of Three


  • Upper Final, Lower Final, and Grand Final are Best-of-Five (Format subject to change)


  • All matches played on Stadium


  • Rules are default to current RLCS ruleset

DOUBLED to

$1,000

CASH PRIZE

by

Apex Legends TDM

Phase 1 Round Robin "Switch" Format

  • 7 Rounds of Matches
  • Trios are paired with each other to create Squads of 6 players each
    • Each Squad consists of 1 Trio from Group A and 1 Trio from Group B
  • Squads play a Bo1 TDM against their determined opponent
  • Before each new round, trios swap pairings and opponents
  • Trios are ranked among their Group based on their overall W-L record
    • Tiebreakers:
      • Trio’s average eliminationss per round during Round Robin Mixer
      • Trio’s total eliminations contribution (Total Trio eliminations divided by Total Squad eliminations) during Round Robin Mixer

Phase 2 (Bracket Phase)

  • Top 4 Group A Teams & Top 4 Group B Teams compete in a single-elim bracket
    • #1 Group A Team paired with #4 Group B Team, and so on
  • Semifinals & Finals to determine overall winner, no 3rd place match​


DOUBLED to

$1,000

CASH PRIZE

by

COD MW2 Gunfight

DOUBLED to

$1,000

CASH PRIZE

by

Game Mode

  • Call of Duty Gunfight 2v2
  • Winners Best of Three
  • Losers Best of One

Game Rules

  • Private match; custom game, select Gunfight.
  • Options should be set at default when creating a match;
    • 40-second timer
    • 6 wins is a match win
    • Switch sides every 2 rounds
    • Random guns


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PANELS

We are excited to bring you the following informative panels

SATURDAY 3PM CST

PIONEERS PANEL

Crowe, Nick, Kingston

SATURDAY 4PM CST

BRANDS IN GAMING

How brands operate in esports

(Featuring managers from sponsor booths)

SATURDAY 5PM CST

CREATOR WORKSHOP

Influencers, and streamers, talking about what it takes to be in the industry on the creator side

Volunteers serving food for poor people : Food sharing concept

Food & Vendors

MWF23 hopes to building a tradition of opening our Vendor Row for talented creators to showcase and sell their creations to our community of gamers, influencers and spectators. It is out goal to bring together a variety of vendors in each year.

Vendor Application


All Vendors will be given access to a single 8 ft table and two chairs. The floor plan location will be advised closer to the event.


Due to table space limitations, not every applicant can be accepted.

If your application is accepted, you will be notified 7 days after the application process is closed.


All tables will come on a first come, first served basis.


Space will be available to operate from the following times:


Friday: 11am - close

Saturday: 10am - close


All tables will go for $500 for both days. Ask about our VIP vendor spots for $1000


Midwest Fest is looking forward to working with you to bring your craft to the community!

Please apply using the form below.


All Applications will close on June 1.


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locations that will offer unique stays for MWF participants

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Holiday Inn Kansas City - Downtown

770 Admiral Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64106 United States

Book Here

FAQs

How do I register for the convention?

Purchase tickets via Eventbrite or at the door

IS THERE A LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE?

There are no limits to the # of tickets available for purchase

is there an age requirement for a tournament?

Participants must be at least 13 years old or older.

What tournaments will be available and how do i sign up to participate?

Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and Rocket League.

You can register to play by purchasing a Tournament Entry ticket, General Admission or VIP Midwest Fest ticket.

What's the difference between tournament entry ticket, general admission, & vip mwf?

Tournament Admission tickets are single entry & grant access for one (1) tournament of your choice.

General Admission grants access for both days & to all three (3) tournaments

VIP grants access for both days, all three (3) tournaments, + access to the VIP tent, exclusive meet & greets, complimentary food & more

how do i register for a tournament?

After purchasing your Midwest Fest ticket through Eventbrite, participants can register for the tournament of their choice here.

Attendees who register at the door, will be registered for the tournament (spa

Can i purchase tickets at the door or do i need to pre-register?

You can buy tickets on Eventbrite or at the door

Is there an age requirement to attend the convention?

No! Come one, come all!

will food & drink be available for purchase?

Yes, there will be a variety of food trucks on-site as well as food options inside Hyvee Arena

is tHe convention accessible for attendees with disabilities?

Yes, we offer a fully accessible environment for all atendees

Are there nearby hotels or lodging options for attendees?

Yes! See our hotel info page for more details.

what types of games will be featured?

Call of Duty Gunfight 2v2, Apex Legends Trios or TDM, Rocket League 3v3.

what is the policy on photography & recording?

We have an open media policy at Midwest Fest! Feel free to capture and share as much content as you'd like!

Is there a dress code or cosplay guidelines for the convention?

No, there is no dress code or cosplay guidelines for MWF.

will there be any opportunities to network with other attendees & industry professionals?

Yes, there will be plenty of networking opportunities with creators, influencers, and sponsors attending the event.

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE CONVENTION?

Doors open at 11am (CST) and close at 8pm (CST)

Will there be merchandise or vendors selling products at the convention?

Yes! There will be a variety of vendors selling exclusive products & merchandise.