Oakland County Cup 2026

Tournament Details:

Date: Saturday, January 31st, 2026

• Check in: Begins at 10:30 AM, all competitors must be through check in by 11:00 AM
• Tournament Play: 11:00-12:15
• Lunch Break: 12:15-1:00
• Tournament Play & Awards Ceremony: 1:00-2:30

Location: Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328

Cost: $5 upon registration

Pizza lunch and light snacks for tournament participants are provided!

This competition is open to 9th-12th grade students from any school district serviced by Oakland Schools (within Oakland County).

Beginner or pro- everyone is welcome to compete! This tournament is not associated with an Esports league and aims to provide a fun opportunity for high school students across Oakland County to compete at an in-person event!

• In this tournament you are representing yourself and will not be registering as a team.

• Do not bring your own equipment. Pro controller provided.

• No outside controller is permitted.

• Not all Switches will have all carts & characters unlocked. Assume base game & characters.

• Ruleset will be reviewed at beginning of tournament. Ruleset includes 150 CC, no DLC, smart steering permitted, and double elimination (winner's bracket/knockout bracket).

Spectators are welcome and spectator entry is free! Please note that there is a grab and go market at Oakland Schools with some food options available but lunch is not provided for spectators.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26th

Post event registration, please watch for email communication about tournament details and updates which will be sent to the student and guardian email addresses that were provided at registration.

Please email questions, comments, or registration changes to josephine.richardson@oakland.k12.mi.us or call 248-209-2174.

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, students and others should contact Jacqueline.Zablocki@oakland.k12.mi.us or (248) 209-2590 for the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator.