Australia’s biggest FGC party is back with a bang as Battle Arena Melbourne (BAM) prepares to return in late May, complete with a huge number of titles, huge prizes and qualification for one of the biggest tournaments in the world – the Esports World Cup later this year.
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A staple of the Australian FGC calendar, BAM14 moves to Moonee Valley Racecourse for 2024 and will play host to thousands of competitors across almost 50 tournaments. Running from May 31 to June 2, BAM14 will also feature spectator seating, space for more casual gamers to play, an Artist Alley for creators and more.
The event was put on hold during COVID-19, but returned in style in 2022 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organisers have since pulled out all the stops, with the 2024 edition featuring qualifiers for this year’s Esports World Cup. The top two finishers in the Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6 categories will book their tickets to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and play against the world’s best for record prize pools.
BAM14 will also be the Australian stop on the Tekken World Tour with a $5,000 AUD prize pool and international ladder points up for grabs, while the event will also feature major tournaments for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mortal Kombat 1 and Guilty Gear Strive. As such, big names from the region will be making the trip Down Under, including three-time EVO winner and reigning BAM champion Knee, SF6 star Xian and Japanese duo Tokido and Bonchan.
