Event FAQ

Event Calendar and Parking

When can I check in for Texas Showdown?

  • Thursday, April 25 (Early Badge Pickup): 7PM - 11PM
  • Friday, April 26: 10AM - 9PM
  • Saturday, April 27: 9AM - 8PM
  • Sunday, April 28: 10AM - 4PM
Please note that checking in on Thursday does not grant you access to any of the event spaces that day.

What are the parking options at Texas Showdown?

  • $15 per day if you are staying at the hotel, if booked using the Texas Showdown event code. It is tied with your hotel reservation.
  • $30 per day without the event code or you are not a guest
Alternatively, there is overflow parking behing the hotel - at last check, it was $5. See image below; it is a short 2-3 minute walk to the hotel.

Attendance Policy

What is Texas Showdown's badge policy?

As always, we will have an event badge for Competitors and Spectators for Texas Showdown 2025. Keep in mind, you must have your event badge on your person to enter designated event spaces.

What if I lose or damage my badge?

There will be a $25 fee to replace your lost badge. Custom badges cannot be replaced.

Checking In and Registration

Can I pick up my badge on Saturday if I am not playing until then?

Yes.

Are spectator passes being sold on site?

They will be sold for $70 onsite, and $30 for children from 10-15 yrs of age. Children under 10 are allowed into Texas Showdown for free, but they must be accommpanied with a parent at all times. Spectator badges are good for the entire weekend.

Event Info

How long is the venue open each day?

  • Thursday, April 25
      7pm: Registration and badge pickup
      Event spaces are not available for the public on Thursday.
  • Friday, April 26
      9am: Checkin and registration begins
      11am: Doors open
      12pm: Tournament play begins
      12am: Main event spaces close
      2am: BYOC area closes
  • Saturday, April 27
      9am: Doors open, Checkin and registration resumes
      10am: Tournament play begins
      12am: Main event spaces close
      2am: BYOC area closes
  • Sunday, April 28
      10am: Doors open
      11am: Top 8 Finals begin
      3pm: BYOC area closes
      8pm: Event Ends

What is BYOC?

BYOC stands for Bring Your Own Console. We will provide an area where people can bring their own consoles and systems and play casuals or even throw side events for fighting games that we do not host. Keep in mind that we are not responsible for any equipment in the BYOC area.

Do I need to bring my own controller to the event?

YES, you do. Please refer to the Hardware List to figure out what controller(s) you need for each game that you register for.

What else do I need to know?

You can view our Player's Guide to cover anything we have missed here.

Misc. Info

I'm hungry - where can I go eat?

Here's a map to many restaurants that are fairly close to the venue.

Am I able to bring alcohol in the event spaces?

You may bring alcohol purchased at the various cash bars around the venue into each of the event spaces.

Will there be merchandise for sale at Texas Showdown?

Yes, we will have a variety of merchandise for sale at a booth that is located near the registration area. In addition, there will be various vendors that will be selling a variety of items.