BYOC Tournaments & Happenings
BYOC Tournaments
Ready to compete? Head over to the Tournaments Desk in the BYOC to sign up for one of our exciting tournaments happening all weekend long! Whether you're in it for the glory or just the fun, you’ll have the chance to win awesome prizes—plus, score a free pizza, courtesy of our friends at Papa Johns!
Red Bull Gauntlet & Freeplay PCs
We’re thrilled to team up with Red Bull to bring back the Walk Up and Play experience at QuakeCon! Swing by their space in the BYOC to chill, connect, and jump into some epic gameplay.
Think you’ve got what it takes to dominate? Step into the spotlight with Red Bull’s King of the Hill challenge—show off your skills in Quake or Quake Champions and fight to maintain the longest winning streak. The top contender by the end of QuakeCon will score exclusive Red Bull gear and other awesome prizes!
BYOC Partner Booths
Thursday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-3pm
We’re bringing the energy to the BYOC with an incredible lineup of partners! Be sure to stop by their booths throughout the weekend:
- BAWLS – Fuel your frag with the iconic gamer energy drink.
- Pecos Pete – Cool off with handcrafted sodas and bold Texas flavor.
- Papa Johns – Grab a slice and some swag while supplies last!
- NVIDIA, Corsair, MSI, and Altex – Check out the latest gaming hardware, gear, and giveaways.
- Nat 20 Sabers – Swing by for custom lightsabers and epic collectibles.
- Ducky Keyboard, HAVN, and Noblechairs – Experience premium keyboards, setups, and seating built for champions.
- AMD – Don’t miss their community activations in BYOC Rows E & F! Join in for fun activities and awesome giveaways throughout the weekend.
Dirty Keyboard Contest
Think your keyboard is the grimiest in the BYOC? Prove it! Join us Saturday night at the NOC in the BYOC for the return of the infamous Dirty Keyboard Contest. Bring your filthiest keys to the stage and compete for the title of QuakeCon’s Nastiest Keyboard. Winners will walk away with awesome prizes sponsored by SteelSeries.
QuakeCon Gives Back
American Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is back at QuakeCon this year, and they’re calling on heroes like you! Sign up for your blood donation appointment today and help make a life-saving difference.
As a thank-you, all donors will be entered into a raffle to win a custom PC sponsored by Fractal Design—plus, you’ll walk away knowing you’ve done something truly impactful.
Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait — Sign Up Now
- Thursday, August 7 | 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Friday, August 8 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday, August 9 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dallas Pets Alive!
We’re thrilled to welcome Dallas Pets Alive! Back to QuakeCon this year—along with their adorable, adoptable pups!
Stop by the Dog Park or Cat Cafe (both sponsored by AMD!) to meet your potential new best friend and learn more about how you can support pet adoption.
Plus! Join us on Friday for two special yoga sessions. These sessions are a fun, relaxing way to support pet adoption and unwind during the con. Don’t miss it! Registration and donations can be made at:
- Yoga with Cats – Purrrrrfect PosesStretch, breathe, and flow alongside some furry feline friends.
- Yoga with Dogs – Zen & ZoomiesFind your inner calm (and maybe a little chaos) with playful pups by your side.
Don’t miss your chance to grab the always-popular custom t-shirts designed by Xous54, available onsite at the Bethesda Gear Store. All proceeds go toward helping animals in need!
InfluentiALS
We’re excited to welcome back InfluentiALS to QuakeCon! Find their Dunk Tank by the food trucks and take your shot at dunking a familiar face—all for a great cause. Every splash supports their mission to raise awareness and funds for ALS research and care. www.theinfluentials.org
Sidequest Zone
Step off the main path and into the Sidequest Zone—your destination for hands-on fun and creative expression! Explore our Tabletop Village and meet passionate tabletop vendors, try your hand at miniature painting, unwind in the cozy Ctrl+Art+Create AFK space, or dive into games at the QuakeCon ArQade, our arcade space featuring classic candy cabs!
Make sure to check out the full schedule of activities here
Tabletop Village Highlights
- TTRPG Hosted by Five Sided Fates
- Join the immersive world of tabletop roleplaying as Five Sidded Fates brings their signature one-shot TTRPG experiences to life—across multiple tables and nonstop action! Whether you're a seasoned dice-slinger or brand new to roleplaying, their expertly crafted stories and dynamic DMs will guide you through thrilling quests, unexpected twists, and unforgettable moments. Drop in, roll initiative, and let fate decide.
- Sign up to DM
- Trading Card Games brought to you by Common Ground Games
- Thursday
- 7pm Magic the Gathering Edge of Eternities Draft ($28)
- 7:30 Fallout Commander Deck Battle ($70)
- Friday
- 7pm Magic the Gathering Sealed Event ($45)
- 7:30pm Altered Constructed Event ($10)
- Saturday
- Thursday
- Miniature Painting Workshop:
- Unleash your inner artist at QuakeCon! Dive into the world of miniature painting with our exclusive Doom Slayer miniatures, available at the merch store. Bring your mini to life with on-site painting spaces, where fellow attendees and skilled artists will be there to assist you with any step of the process. Want to take your miniature to the next level—check in with our staff members to get some assistance with putting the finishing touches on with our new Basing station! Whether you're a seasoned painter or a curious newbie, this is your chance to create a masterpiece and connect with the community. Join us for a colorful, creative experience and take home a unique piece of QuakeCon magic!
- Board Game Demos From Chip Theory Games and Modiphus Entertainment:
- Chip Theory and Modiphius will be on-site demoing their officially licensed Bethesda board games. Whether you're a seasoned tabletop gamer or just curious to try something new, stop by to play, learn, and explore these immersive titles with the creators themselves.
CTRL + ART + CREATE
Need a break from the screen? Step into CTRL + ART + CREATE, our dedicated AFK art space in the SideQuest Zone!
Whether you want to color one of our custom QuakeCon-themed pages or sketch something original, this is your spot to relax, recharge, and get creative.
Artist Alley
We’re excited to debut the Artist Alley in this year’s SideQuest Zone! Come explore a curated space featuring talented creators showcasing and selling their art, crafts, and fandom-inspired goods.
Whether you're looking for a unique print, handmade merch, or just want to support local and community artists, this is the place to be.
QuakeCon ArQade Presented by Psychic Drive
Presented by Psychic Drive, this electrifying space inside the Sidequest Zone is your all-access pass to a curated collection of rhythm, racing, fighting, and retro arcade greatness.
Whether you're a dance game diehard, a rhythm game wizard, or just here for the vibes, the Arqade has something for everyone:
Featured Games Include:
- Dance & Rhythm: Dance Dance Revolution: X3 VS 2nd Mix, StepManiaX, Taiko no Tatsujin HD, Flash Beats, Dance Maniax, SCOTTO, WACCA, Chunithm, Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA, jubeat, Pop'n Music HD, Sound Voltex, Rhythm Tengoku
- Fighting Games: Soul Calibur II, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Sonic The Fighters
- Racing & Action: F-Zero AX (linked pair), Kickthrough Racers, Crazy Taxi, Monkey Ball, House of the Dead 4, Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram (linked pair)
- Classics & Oddities: Hyper Bishi Bashi Champ, Tetris Grand Master 2 PLUS, SegaSonic The Hedgehog, AKA TO BLUE, Portal (Pinball), DeathBall
Free to play. Open all weekend. No quarters required.
PLUS! Psychic Drive will be running tournaments on Friday and Saturday, so stop by and check them out!
- Friday
- Flash Beats – 8:00 PM
- DeathBall – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike – 10:00 PM
QuakeCon Mainstage
Get ready for an action-packed Saturday at QuakeCon 2025!
Here’s what’s happening on the Main Stage:
NVIDIA Mod Contest – See the most creative PC mods compete for glory.
PC Speedrun with be quiet! (and more!) – Watch the fastest builders in action... blindfolded!
Live D&D: Attack on QuakeCon – Join Misty Mountain Gaming and the community Directors as they battle through an exciting TTRPG adventure that might just leave the fate of QuakeCon in the balance!
BAWLS Documentary Screening – Dive into the story behind the iconic gamer fuel.
Quake Champions Duel Open Finals – The top 1v1 players face off in the ultimate showdown.
Master Pancake – End the night with laughs and commentary on this epic film.
Check the full schedule for times!
Open Tournaments, Panels & Speedruns
Quake Champions Duel Open | Texas 1-3
Get ready for intense arena action! The Quake Champions Duel Open returns to QuakeCon 2025 with a 1v1 competition featuring up to 32 players. Competitors will battle through a group stage to earn their place in a double elimination bracket, where only the strongest will survive.
Each match will be a best-of-three series, played across a map pool of 7 iconic arenas. Whether you're competing or spectating, this is the ultimate test of skill, speed, and strategy.
Prizes sponsored by Red Bull
Slayers Club Live! | Slayers Club
Join us for Slayers Club Live, broadcasting two live-stream panels each night on Thursday and Friday! Tune in for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, special guest appearances, and surprises.
Modern DOOM Speedruns | Slayers Club
Get ready for high-speed carnage—Modern DOOM Speedrunning is coming to QuakeCon! Join us Friday and Saturday as top runners blast through some of the most popular DOOM titles with precision, style, and serious speed.
Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the scene, stop by to watch the action, cheer on the competitors, and maybe even pick up a few tricks of your own.
Goblin Madness Interactive Adventure | Texas 4 Panel Room
Join us Sunday at 11am for a Choose Your Own Adventure style event that will put you and all your closest friends in control of the action as you vote on how your newly formed Goblin Horde is going to defeat their adventure! This highly interactive panel is suitable for all skill and experience levels. All you need is a love for adventure and a Goblin Spirit!
QuakeCon Partners
Thanks to our amazing partners for all of their support!
