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Stellar Fest 2025
Stellar Fest 2025 is blasting off as UrsaTV's inaugural offline social, rocketing StarCraft II all the way to Ottawa! Twelve top-tier StarCraft II stars will battle it out at Ottawa’s Bayview Yards, with a buzzing crowd of 250 eager fans cheering them on. Canada is finally back in the StarCraft II orbit with its first major event since 2019!
Fans can expect a weekend filled with thrilling gameplay, passionate commentary, and the chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts. It's more than just a competition—it's a gathering of minds and a celebration of the shared love for StarCraft II. As the countdown to Stellar Fest begins, anticipation is building for what promises to be an extraordinary convergence of talent, technology, and teamwork.
Event Details: https://ursatv.ca/events/
Player Registration: https://ursatv.challonge.com/
At the heart of Stellar Fest pulses its electrifying StarCraft II 1v1 program, featuring a trio of competitions:
Online // 1-4 October 2025
Online Qualifiers // Leading 4 Selection // Taking a cue from astronaut training, the L4S online qualifiers are rocketing 4 gamers to Ottawa for a coveted spot in the electrifying top 12 main stage event. Prize: 4 x Plane Tickets
Offline // 4-9 November 2025
Offline LAN Qualifier // Merivale 8 Open // 4-6 November 2025 // UrsaTV is taking over a strip mall LAN center for a 3-day RTS showdown! At the Merivale 8 Open, we'll handpick the enduring 8 players destined for main stage glory joining the leading 4 stars for the 12 Player weekend event. Prize: $5000 CAD
Main Stage Event // Constellation Cup // 7-9 November 2025 // Brace yourselves for a legendary clash at Bayview Yards, Ottawa's hive of business and tech excitement! They're gearing up to host 250 gaming fans to watch 12 StarCraft II superstars battle it out in the ultimate pixelated face-off! Prize $15000 CAD
About UrsaTV
In 2023, Bruno “BrewKnow” Perron waved his magic wand and conjured up UrsaTV. After 12 years of marching in the boots of a Canadian Army Officer, BrewKnow was ready to swap the regimented grind for a fresh quest, hunting down that elusive spark of creativity and personal freedom. The grand mission? Crafting an Ottawa-based "third place" for our ever-expanding tech workforce anchored by esports.
Why Ottawa?
Ottawa's on a mission to shake off its sleepy nightlife image! BrewKnow, a new-ish resident, thinks the city deserves more love. The technology workforce Invest Ottawa is trying to foster deserves world class amenities. With initiatives like Stellar Fest 2025, UrsaTV is taking bold strides toward becoming a vibrant hub for esports and innovation. By hosting such prestigious events, Ottawa not only showcases its commitment to the tech community but also attracts talent and investment from around the globe.
This is more than just a gaming event; it’s a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and community spirit. As fans gather at Bayview Yards, they are witnessing not just the thrill of competition, but the emergence of Ottawa as a beacon for tech and entertainment. With each match, the city edges closer to redefining itself as a lively, inclusive destination where technology and culture intersect in exciting new ways.
Maelstrom Entertainment
Maelstrom Entertainment is producing the 12-player main stage event at Bayview Yards! Known in our community for bringing the epic TSL9 to life in Utrecht, this Canadian company is making an impact at the forefront of global esports. With a reputation for seamless production and an eye for detail, Maelstrom Entertainment ensures that every event is a memorable experience for players and fans alike.
As they bring their expertise to Stellar Fest 2025, Maelstrom Entertainment is setting the stage for an unforgettable showdown. This collaboration not only highlights their prowess in event management but also underscores their dedication to fostering a vibrant esports culture in Canada. By partnering with UrsaTV, they're not just producing an event; they're helping to build a community that celebrates gaming excellence and camaraderie.
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Very Nice. Will be watching
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That sounds cool and promising!
Let's hope some talent will show up for the Offline portion of the tournament. There is quite some risk involved for travel and accomodations if you don't manage to qualify for the main event
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Very excited for this! As someone from Ottawa I think its great to see some sc2 action in the city. Can you share when the registration for the Merivale 8 Open will be open?
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Gonna do our best to make it sick 🍁
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Canada8159 Posts
Very cool, gonna try qualifying for this and when I inevitably get knocked out I'll go view it in person since it's in my hometown!
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We only have 5 players from the Asia / Oceania region signed up so far for tomorrow's qualifier. The winner earns a spot in a 12 player $15000 CAD tournament and a flight to Canada. Get the word out to your favourite players from the region! ursatv.challonge.com
Thanks for your support!
RE Risk/Travel - The Merivale 8 Open will disburse the $5000 CAD prize by map win. We'll divide the prize by the number of total map wins, and issue shares out. As UrsaTV's first event in a market untested seriously since 2019, we decided on a format that would share our modest pool to a guaranteed 4 superstars and those close enough (or motivated enough) to treat Stellar Fest like their local HSC in the NA East//Canadian region. That's my inspiration, ambition, and... theory behind the Merivale 8 Open.
I also think the LAN will be more player focused (while the Constellation Cup, more viewer focused), answering a desire from players who were disappointed to have travelled all the way to the EWC qualifiers in the US for 1 or 2 B03s. I do hope we've created an event big enough to inspire some larger teams to support their player's travel. It would really help - especially if they announce they're intent to accept the challenge. I bet there's some Clem fans in Gatineau!
I think as the community is aging and transforming, many are starting to treat the next few years as rare moments, and want opportunities to mingle while this generation is intact. I'm optimistic enough to think of this as the first farewell tour... with 20 more to come like KISS.
We'll definitely setup a survey for November, so you can give us your feedback for Stellar Fest 2.
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Amazing news! Hope this event attracts all the best players!
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looking good. Power to the people!
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No Scarlett or cham in AM qual?
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A few Stellar Fest updates... shared here first!
M8O Prize Distribution Change --- In late September, I mentioned my intention to payout the Merivale 8 Open $5000 CAD prize through a point system. A few players successfully argued for a change to a more traditional payout. New formula: Top16 payout (4 per group), Top 8 advance (2 per group).
"Plaid Night" --- We have rented two floors of a bar downtown Ottawa on Thu 6 November, to celebrate the end of the M8O, on the eve of the main stage event at Bayview Yards. The top floor has golf sims, and a racing sim for players, casters, tournament staff and premium pass holders. The second floor, with Karaoke, will be open to anyone with a Stellar Fest ticket... and the ground floor of Mulligan's Golf Bar will be open to the wider public hoping to bump into community members! Join the UrsaTV discord to follow the action: https://discord.gg/NbrbexWCCM
Bus Transfer --- Registration in the Merivale 8 Open is free for players. If you need daily transfer from the downtown hotel area to the LAN centre, you can purchase a $50 CAD bus transfer pass. We've organized a bus that will depart near the Lyon LRT station at 10h30AM for Merivale, and depart the LAN centre at 6PM for downtown.
Tickets are now available for sale!!!!!!
https://ursatv.ca/events/
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Hey Ursa, that is a great event.
Would you be able to share details such as expected hours of the offline qualifier? I literally work down merivale but obviously i can't take 3 days off during the week ^^
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On October 18 2025 12:45 WGT-Baal wrote:
Hey Ursa, that is a great event.
Would you be able to share details such as expected hours of the offline qualifier? I literally work down merivale but obviously i can't take 3 days off during the week ^^
Following the tournament on Twitch and Liquipedia will give you the best chance to catch the action of your favourite players... in broader terms, on 4-5-6 Nov, the Merivale 8 Open will run every day from noon-to-6pm.
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Caster announcement - PiG and Steadfast will host the 12 player playoffs - with the assistance of Lambo and Harstem when their player duties allow.
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