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Did you catch the launch of Stellar Fest? Last November, a former Canadian Army officer, Bruno "BrewKnow" Perron, rallied the StarCraft II community in Ottawa for Canada’s first major since 2019. He's swapping army boots for gaming headsets, diving into esports as career 2.0, all while giving the war headlines a cheeky wave goodbye.
Stellar Fest vibes perfectly with Ottawa's spirit and eclectic community, making it the ultimate fit for cultivating a fresh esports culture. Ottawa, buzzes with tech-savvy creativity and innovation, setting the stage for a stellar gaming event. The city's unique blend of cultures crafts a melting pot where gamers of all stripes can vibe together, sharing in the thrill of competition and collaboration. Stellar Fest vibes perfectly with Ottawa's indie spirit and eclectic community, making it the ultimate fit for cultivating a fresh esports culture.
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With all this, Stellar Fest not only amps up the local gaming scene but also (tries to) cements Ottawa's status as a trailblazer in the global esports cosmos. With that said... Stellar Fest 2 announcement:
STELLAR FEST 2 WEBSITE
Stellar Fest 2 builds upon the success of its inaugural event by providing an enhanced experience, featuring several beloved elements. Both ULTRA and PREMIUM tickets include catered lunches at 50 Sussex our waterfront finals venue, a couple evening activities. The ULTRA ticket also offers a VIP dinner with players and hosts, along with a limited edition Stellar Fest hockey sweater (jersey), and Tuque (beanie).
ULTRA and PREMIUM passes are available pre-sales ONLY from September 1, 2026 until November 1, 2026.
GENERAL ADMISSION tickets will be available for sale from October 1, 2026.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
ONLINE QUALIFER
Schedule
30 September - Groups, South Korea first, Rest of the World second
1 October - Playoffs, first rounds
2 October - Playoffs, final four
PLAYER REGISTRATION
Liquipedia Link
Group Stage
Group 1 South Korea
Group 2 Rest of the World
Round-Robin format
All matches Bo3
Top 4 players of each group advance to the playoffs
Playoffs
8 player double-elimination bracket
Matches are Bo5
Grand Finals are Bo7 with a potential reset match for the finals
Top 4 players qualify to the Stellar Fest 2: Lunar Cup with paid flights and accommodation
Daily Start
Ottawa / 9am
Anaheim / 6am
Seoul / 10pm
Krefeld / 3pm
OFFLINE QUALIFIER
We are returning to Click Esports LAN centre for the Stellar Fest 2 offline qualifier on 16 and 17 December 2026. 8 players will earn spots in the Stellar Fest finals, and the top 12 will divide $5000 CAD prize pool.
A daily bus for players and creators will depart the ByWard market area in at 11am, and leave Click Esports at 7pm.
MAIN EVENT
The finals will take place at 50 Sussex, a beautiful waterfront venue walking distance from the ByWard market area on 18, 19 and 20 December 2026. 12 players will be competing for the Lunar Cup and a prize pool of $30,000 CAD.
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United States33710 Posts
Excited to see who shows up! Very hopeful considering the SC4ALL roster so far 
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Great to see so much happening in NA at the end of the year again
We were to go to Canada's nation's capital of Ottawa!
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On September 01 2026 12:22 Waxangel wrote:Excited to see who shows up! Very hopeful considering the SC4ALL roster so far
Yeah! 100%... Many players DM'd me in the wake of SC4ALL's announcement to see what UrsaTV was cooking. Last year, we were able to co-schedule the inaugural SC4ALL with the inaugural Stellar Fest. A couple pros, and a few car loads of semi-pro players attended both events.
I think players, teams and tournament organizers are struggling with travel costs in the post-EWC/ESL era. Many NA players have been spending more time in Korea, and other parts of Asia. In a StarCraft adjusted world, travel to North America is both expensive and time consuming. We feel it too... transportation and lodging are a significant part of the Stellar Fest budget.
I was informed about SC4ALL's commitment to 5-6 December 2026 mid-June. At that point, we didn't have much of a plan - but it came together over the summer - I'm glad we'll be able to offer players and fans two stops in NA this year, all in December! SC4ALL is on a roll since their announcement with giants of the game invited - excited to see Maru visit Local Host Philly! We can only hope some of them want to play in Stellar Fest qualifiers.
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Wonder if Neeb will attend and show them who the NA final boss is
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Canada8160 Posts
Looking forward to this! Thanks for putting in all the work to make it happen again!
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You may have noticed "VIP Dinner" on the ULTRA ticket description? Well...
I'm happy to announce we have booked Beyond the Pale Brewery's Byward Market taproom for the evening of Friday December 18, 2026. If you attended Stellar Fest 1 - you may recognize the brand - it was the brewery serving at Bayview Yards, and quite a few people had drinks and food at their City Centre brewery near last year's tournament.
The Byward market location is closer to Stellar Fest's new finals venue - 50 Sussex. For Stellar Fest 2, players, talent and ULTRA ticket holders will gather at "The Quarry" nestled in an old Limestone building off a courtyard in Byward Market. It is our intention to present the top 12 players and ULTRA ticket holders with their Stellar Fest hockey jerseys during the event.
https://btpshop.ca/pages/the-quarry
Included in the ULTRA Ticket price is a miso sweet potato soup to begin, and 1x choice of entree:
Roast Game Hen: kale, pickled shallots, roasted cauliflower, cauliflower purée, mushroom jus
Pan seared rainbow trout: potato rosti, roasted asparagus, caper vinaigrette
Spicy Cabbage Roll: roasted mushrooms, smoked tomato sauce
Desserts and Beverages can be purchased at extra cost.
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Anyone know why the qualifier will be played with Patched mod but then the main event using live version ?
Hi! Thanks for the shoutout ~ the groups are really stacked.... should be a fun day!
Here's what we shared in discord:
We have made the difficult decision to make changes to Stellar Fest 2 due to the widespread unpopularity of the current live game, and the lack of transparency from the developer.
The Stellar Fest 2 ONLINE qualifier next week - 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct - will be played on the "Patches Mod".
We have NOT made a decision yet with regards to the LAN qualifier or main event in December.
With many weeklies, and a few other upcoming events also aiming to use "Patches Mod", we feel like this decision is the best way to ensure the best playing and viewing experience for Stellar Fest 2 participants.
We haven't made a decision yet on the OFFLINE qualifier, nor the main event. Like most, we have no direct way to contact Blizzard - and remain vigilant on reddit, discord and battle.net to try and reach consensus decisions. Such is our weird little world in 2026.
Congratulations to Blizzard for their new baby - StarCraft: Dominion. I'm sure they'll remember us soon, and mail the child support patch!
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On September 30 2026 05:45 BrewKnowURSA wrote:Show nested quote +Anyone know why the qualifier will be played with Patched mod but then the main event using live version ? Hi! Thanks for the shoutout ~ the groups are really stacked.... should be a fun day! Here's what we shared in discord: Show nested quote +We have made the difficult decision to make changes to Stellar Fest 2 due to the widespread unpopularity of the current live game, and the lack of transparency from the developer.
The Stellar Fest 2 ONLINE qualifier next week - 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct - will be played on the "Patches Mod".
We have NOT made a decision yet with regards to the LAN qualifier or main event in December.
With many weeklies, and a few other upcoming events also aiming to use "Patches Mod", we feel like this decision is the best way to ensure the best playing and viewing experience for Stellar Fest 2 participants. We haven't made a decision yet on the OFFLINE qualifier, nor the main event. Like most, we have no direct way to contact Blizzard - and remain vigilant on reddit, discord and battle.net to try and reach consensus decisions. Such is our weird little world in 2026. Congratulations to Blizzard for their new baby - StarCraft: Dominion. I'm sure they'll remember us soon, and mail the child support patch!
Ah thanks for the quick answer and explanation
Good luck with the qualifier tomorrow, will be tuneing in to watch for sure
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Our Stellar Fest 2 after party will be at the legendary House of Targ Pinball & Pierogi Pub!
https://www.houseoftarg.com/
ULTRA & PREMIUM fans, players and talent will have access to two school buses rentals for a one-way ride from 50 Sussex down to Old Ottawa South to finish off the festival in one of the world's best basements! House Of Targ is a holy grail pinball bar... we'll be "crashing" their community free play night with pre-payed cover.
GENERAL ADMISSION ticket holders can join the fun by paying House of Targ's 15$ cover.
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Yakov beats Clem, Clem beats Serral confirms Yakov > Serral
Reynor out to Shino. Dude's gonna live in Reynor's head for some time dropping him two times this year :D
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Solar with the reverse
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Nice games tonight
+ Show Spoiler +Serral 3-2 Clem, then in the finals doing a reverse on Shin 0-3 to 4-3
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Some really good games on the Patches Mod during this week's qualifier. Didn't watch any games on this mod before but they looked fun and interesting.
Also, patches come and go, mods come and go, but Serral winning in the end is eternal.
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On October 03 2026 07:29 Antithesis wrote:
Some really good games on the Patches Mod during this week's qualifier. Didn't watch any games on this mod before but they looked fun and interesting.
Also, patches come and go, mods come and go, but Serral winning in the end is eternal.
He was winning when zerg was terribly weak; he was winning when zerg was OP; and now he even wins in a patch that is arguably neither. Perhaps, the entire community will eventually learn that patches may come and go, and balance may come and go; but Serral winning is the singular constant. The Universe wills it.
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