Brawlhalla World Championship 2025 Cosplay Contest!

The 2025 Brawlhalla World Championship Cosplay Contest will take place on Saturday, November 22nd on the Community Stage! We're excited to see your amazing creations. To ensure a fun and safe experience for everyone, please review the following rules carefully.

Competitors must sign up here by 11:59PM ET on Monday, November 17th.

General Rules

• All costumes must adhere to the venue's policies. This strictly prohibits the use of any flame, fire, flash powder, or similar effects. If you have any questions please reach out to info@bhesports.com

• Costumes must not leave any messy substances, such as glitter, liquid, or debris, on the stage, in the performance area, or in the general venue.

• Costumes must be rated PG-13 or below. This means no flagrant nudity or overly suggestive attire. Please keep our family-friendly environment in mind. Judges and event staff reserve the right to refuse entry should a cosplay be too provocative.

• For anyone bringing in a prop weapon, please send us a picture of it ahead of time at info@brawlhalla.com

• so that we can ensure the smoothest experience possible with the security team.

• The venue's weapon policy must be strictly followed. Prop weapons must be inspected and peace-bonded by event staff before the contest. Any real weapons, sharp objects, or projectiles are strictly prohibited.

• Competitors are responsible for showing up to all scheduled sections of the contest (e.g., prejudging, stage walk) on time. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

• Event staff reserves the right to eliminate any participant from the competition at their sole discretion, for any reason deemed necessary to maintain the safety, integrity, and enjoyment of the event.

• Please refrain from marriage proposals during the contest.

• Participants under 16 years of age must have a parent or guardian physically present during judging, photos, and the onstage portion to be eligible to complete. Participants also must have the permission form found on the last page of the official esports rulebook filled out and available should it be requested by event staff.

• Participants must be at least 13 years of age to participate

Behavior Policy

• All participants must abide by the following rules

  • The Ubisoft Code of Conduct

  • The Brawlhalla Year 10 Official Rulebook

• Event Staff reserve the right to disqualify and remove from the Brawlhalla World Championship Expo participants who:

  • Are overlay rude, disrespectful, discriminatory, racist, or who commit physical, sexual, or psychological harassment in the context of The Brawlhalla World Championship

  • This includes but is not limited to

    • Deliberate costume damages and sabotage

  • Sexual harassment, including inappropriate glances and disparaging comments

  • Ill-willed refusal to use someone’s preferred pronouns

  • Politically charged comments or expressed opinions that can undermine someone’s physical or psychological integrity or their dignity.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Good luck, and have fun!

Categories

There are three categories that entrants can enter. Judges will be scoring each category.

• Overall Winner

  • This category is for the competitor that scores the best in each other category. They demonstrate high attention to detail in all aspects of their costume.

• Best Accessory

  • This category is for the competitor that created the most accurate & coolest accessory.

• Spirit Winner

  • This category is for the competitor that showed the most spirit.

Prizing

All entrants will receive the “Cosplayer” in-game title. This will be granted directly to the account associated with the competition entry.

• Overall Winner

  • will receive a custom merchandise box and the Cosplay Champion ‘25 in-game title as well as the Cosplay Competition Champion Trophy.

• Best Accessory Winner

  • will receive a medal