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SQXL: The Promised Day is a regional tournament run by the North Carolina Anime FGC at the Durham Convention Center on October 3-4, 2026.After selling out in badge pre-sale with over 300 attendees in year 1, we're going bigger for year 2 with an expanded lineup and venue! Registration is LIVE!



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This year we're partnering with Vampire Arcadia to bring you the premiere North American tournament for Vampire Savior to North Carolina: Makai World Cup at SQXL 2026.
Register for the 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 brackets!



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Welcome to Durham

Getting to Durham

The nearest Airport to Durham is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). RDU is 15-20 minutes from the Durham Convention Center by car.The Durham Convention Center is conveniently located 2 blocks from the Durham Amtrak Station, which connects many Northeast locations via the Carolinian Train, including Baltimore, Newark, NYC, Richmond, and Washington D.C.We have also arranged special discounts for airfare, car rental, and travel, which can be viewed at IVGroups.com/Discounts.Parking RecommendationsThe closest parking deck to the Durham Convention Center is the Durham Centre Parking Garage. Other nearby public decks include the Morgan Rigsbee Parking Garage and the Orange Street Garage.


Discounted Hotel & Travel

Thank you for supporting the event by booking a room at the hotel. Your stay is greatly appreciated and will help the event continue and grow.To ensure that you are booking with us, please use ONLY our booking link, which is https://www.ivgroups.com/SQXL/.You will see the event logo during the booking process if you are booking with us. Our block guarantees the lowest room rate and applies for an extended stay if you want to come early or stay later. We have sold out of hotel rooms in the main hotels every year, so we encourage you to book as early as possible. The highly discounted advance room rate ends by 30 days before the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Best lowest rate is offered on the booking portal until the day of the event. If you need to cancel your reservation, please use the self-serve cancellation link in the confirmation email rather than calling the hotel directly.We have also arranged special discounts for airfare, car rental, and travel, which can be viewed at https://IVGroups.com/Discounts.

Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown345 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701Short walk to venue. Two queen beds in all rooms. Complimentary wifi, fitness center and pool for all guests.

Residence Inn by Marriott Durham McPherson1108 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701Short walk to venue. King bed and sofa bed in all rooms. Complimentary full American breakfast and wifi for all guests.


Nearby Food & More

Downtown Durham features tons of great food and coffee shops near the venue!
Check out the SQXL Food Guide for recommendations!
From award-winning restaurants and can't-miss sporting events to live music, local shops, and one-of-a-kind experiences, there's always something new to discover in the Bull City. Download the Discover Durham App and begin planning your trip to Durham today.


Contact Us

SQ, By and For the Anime FGC.

SQ is a regional tournament run by the North Carolina Anime FGC. Our events are built by and for anime fighter enthusiasts.We run SQ local tournaments several times a year to enjoy the games we love together. Once a year, we run SQXL to invite challengers from all over the world to check us out.For more information about North Carolina Fighting Game Community events, check out NCFGC.org for our event calendar and Discord server directory.


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The Art of SQ

Each year SQ works with community artists to illustrate our tournament lineup.


SQ History