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Check out Cloud Chasers at start.gg/CCEU to see how @smasheurope.com is teaming up to level up their community, and learn more about event request leagues below! help.start.gg/en/articles/...

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Cloud Chasers

Check out the latest for Cloud Chasers on 10/02/2026

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start.gg @start.gg · 21h

Looking to build up your community? Event Requests let organizers team up to host a circuit, award points or prizes to players, and bring hype to more grassroots events. Tag an organizer or community you'd like to see a league for!

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start.gg @start.gg · 21/09/2026

🛠️ start.gg/updates You can also find the new Updates page via the sidebar or Menu on mobile. There we'll be posting smaller, more frequent updates to keep you informed right as new updates land. You can also view the full history of everything that's changed since 2025!

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start.gg @start.gg · 21/09/2026

Since releasing the app last month, we've made over 100 quality of life improvements, feature tweaks, and bug fixes all across the site. And now, we have a new place to keep up with all the changes. Check out our new Updates page below to learn more!

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start.gg @start.gg · 20/09/2026

And now for some deletions! You can now fully remove teams from your profile even if you're the last member of the team, and admins can delete automatic tournament widgets such as Contact, Admins, Events, and others.

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start.gg @start.gg · 19/09/2026

Online match chats now show a notification dot for new messages, and you can now see timestamps directly above each message.

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start.gg @start.gg · 18/09/2026

Woo! You can now see "Best of X" directly on the bracket page for online events. This and other online-only settings will also be coming to offline events in the future!

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start.gg @start.gg · 18/09/2026

Working on bracket conflicts? Now the suggested swaps show detailed information about the player's pool and seed.

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start.gg @start.gg · 17/09/2026

Looking for all players on a team? Now in addition to the Teams page, admins can also search by team name on the Attendees page!

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start.gg @start.gg · 16/09/2026

Hey, listen! Now admins can see moderator requests directly from the bracket page.

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start.gg @start.gg · 15/09/2026

By popular demand - you can now view seeding directly on public bracket pages! On an unrelated note, please be nice to your TOs!

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start.gg @start.gg · 15/09/2026

Someone missing? (or misbehaving?) Now you can DQ players from all unreported sets in a round robin with a single press!

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start.gg @start.gg · 14/09/2026

Got too many events to show? Event Groups from registration now show on both the tournament menu and events overview page, letting you fully customize the order of events! Organizers can configure this under Limits & Event Groups in Registration Settings.

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start.gg @start.gg · 14/09/2026

It's Quality of Life Week at start.gg! 🛠️ We've gathered some of your most requested QOL changes and are knocking them out one-by-one. Let us know what else you'd like to see, and check back daily for more changes!

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start.gg @start.gg · 03/09/2026

Other admins can also now reassign a short URL, not just the page's creator!

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start.gg @start.gg · 03/09/2026

Copying tournaments just got a lot easier! - Auto-update your tournament's name and dates - Copy your contact details, short URL, hubs, and more - Publish your tournament with a single click

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start.gg @start.gg · 21/08/2026

we got startgg in anime before gta6

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start.gg @start.gg · 21/08/2026

It's time for a trip down memory lane! Relive over 13 years of Melee history, now with all of SSBMRank in one place for the first time ever. start.gg/SSBMRank

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start.gg @start.gg · 18/08/2026

More app updates are out now! - Improved Android app with better compatibility and notification handling (update from the Play Store) - Pages can now be refreshed by swiping down - Stream and station info is now included in match called notifications - Multiple visual improvements and bug fixes

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start.gg @start.gg · 13/08/2026

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start.gg @start.gg · 13/08/2026

Both: Improved the responsiveness of drag & drop seeding (out now) Both: Improved issues with getting logged out occasionally (out now) If you're still having issues with these after the updates, please let us know!

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start.gg @start.gg · 13/08/2026

Thanks for all the support and feedback on the app! We have multiple updates already out and coming soon: Android: Better compatibility with other devices and a more native experience like the iOS version (update coming soon) iOS: Support for back and forward swipe gestures (out now)

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start.gg @start.gg · 12/08/2026

Learn more about the app on our blog post below. You'll also find a company update about what we've been working on, what's next, and a chance to ask questions and share feedback. Blog: blog.start.gg/app-company-update-d37ceb688c6f

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App & Company Update

Balance Patch: App & Company Update Introducing the Start.gg App The Start.gg app is officially here, available now for both iOS and Android. Our new app features the full start.gg site with a …

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start.gg @start.gg · 12/08/2026

The start.gg app is here. The full site in your pocket, mobile-first design, and notifications so you never miss a match. Download today at start.gg/app

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start.gg @start.gg · 07/08/2026

Our new ranking pages have been fully translated into every language we support! You can also now choose whether online and team events display in the "Recent Placements" section under each player when submitting a ranking.

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start.gg @start.gg · 07/08/2026

Saw the Supernova reveal and still want more? We've got your covered! The top ten of SSBMRank Summer 2026 is here. Check the article below to read about the top ten best Melee players of the year so far, or catch up the entire ranking: start.gg/SSBMRank

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start.gg @start.gg · 06/08/2026

While did not hit attendance requirements for Summer rank, Cody Schwab made his presence known. Two tournaments, two commanding victories at Genesis X3 and Full House: Siege Can he go 3/3 for the year? You'll have to watch Supernova this weekend to find out.

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start.gg @start.gg · 06/08/2026

SSBMRank Summer 2026 concludes TONIGHT with a live countdown of the top 10 at Supernova! Head on over to @vgbootcamp.bsky.social on Twitch at 8:30 PM ET tonight to see the best Melee players of the year revealed live, and check out the reply below for a special honorable.

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start.gg @start.gg · 05/08/2026

The competition is heating up with SSBMRank Summer 2026! Today we look at 11-20, a strong group of players from established veterans to modern day tournament mainstays Check it out at start.gg/SSBMRank

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start.gg @start.gg · 04/08/2026

SSBMRank Summer 2026 starts TODAY! Join us as we begin the countdown of the best Melee players of the year so far, starting with 21-30 Check it out at start.gg/SSBMRank

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start.gg @start.gg · 31/07/2026

Need to update your registration? Our new manage registration makes it faster and easier to add an event, update your information, or purchase add-ons. Players manually added by admins can also pay for additional items, even if they didn’t pay for the original ticket.

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start.gg @start.gg · 31/07/2026

Our registration has also received another round of UI and speed improvements. And now when purchasing multiple tickets, you can create a team with everyone in your registration with no invites required, making it easy for collegiate teams, crews, or families to sign up together.

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start.gg @start.gg · 31/07/2026

Our redesigned rankings include custom images and text for every player, rankings on your player profile and event seeding, and much more. Create one for your local community at start.gg/rankings or learn more in our Balance Patch below: blog.start.gg/balance-patc...

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Balance Patch: Rankings Edition

Over 10 years of ranking history has been uploaded to start.gg, and now we’re making rankings better than ever with a whole suite of new…

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start.gg @start.gg · 31/07/2026

Rankings on startgg just ranked up. Our new ranking pages are built to tell the stories that make competition special. Showcase your players' victories, tell their history, and celebrate your community in the process.

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start.gg @start.gg · 30/07/2026

Lucky Rank's Active Season features 350 players automatically updated every day. View it on attendee lists and profiles, or use it to help with seeding your event! You can view both the Active Season and 2025 at start.gg/LuckyRanks

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Lucky Rank: Active Season

View the latest Lucky Rank: Active Season player rankings and standings on start.gg!

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start.gg @start.gg · 30/07/2026

🍀 Feeling lucky? You can now view @lucky7smelee.bsky.social Ranks directly on start.gg! Summer rankings season is officially here, and we've got much more to come! Stay tuned for more info on new ranking features dropping soon.

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start.gg @start.gg · 30/07/2026

Summer is here and so is SSBMRank! Find out the best Melee players of the year so far with SSBMRank Summer 2026. The countdown begins on Tuesday, August 4th and ends Thursday night with a LIVE reveal of the top ten at Supernova!

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start.gg @start.gg · 10/07/2026

Our community doesn't just compete - they build! From powerful third-party tools and websites, to in-depth guides from veteran TOs like @cagt.gg and @allentoing.bsky.social, check out our Community Resources page below! help.start.gg/en/articles/14174511-community-resources

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start.gg @start.gg · 15/05/2026

You can download @jmlee337.bsky.social's Offline Mode for Start.gg on GitHub! github.com/jmlee337/local-cache-for-startgg 💻 dev.start.gg // find more awesome projects & info 💬 discord.gg/startgg // chat with other devs & share your projects

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start.gg @start.gg · 15/05/2026

Venue internet got you down? Try Offline Mode for Start.gg by @jmlee337.bsky.social! This offline-first client lets you see and report matches offline, then syncs online once internet is back. You can even grant per-pool access to report matches from other browsers on your local network!

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start.gg @start.gg · 08/05/2026

🗺️ findmyfgc.cc by enpicie 🗓️ smashcals.com by nooch 🌎 smash-map.com by MadeInShineA 📍 startmaps.xyz by KingShamus 💻 dev.start.gg // find more projects & info 💬 discord.gg/startgg // chat & share your projects with other devs

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start.gg @start.gg · 07/05/2026

Supporting rankings is part of our long-term commitment to the Smash community, and both SSBMRank and UltRank will retain full editorial independence as well as their original branding and identities. blog.start.gg/announcing-ssbmrank-ultrank-powered-by-start-gg-2c99cb7e6e09

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Announcing SSBMRank & UltRank Powered by Start.gg

Rankings are an integral part of Smash’s DNA, and the teams behind SSBMRank and UltRank have long been the creative voices pushing that…

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start.gg @start.gg · 07/05/2026

We're excited to announce that SSBMRank and UltRank 2026 will be powered by Start.gg! And it doesn't stop there - we're also leveling up all rankings on Start.gg with new features later this year. Check out our blog below to learn more!

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start.gg @start.gg · 01/05/2026

Check out S.M.A.R.T. for Smash Ultimate, Rivals 1 & 2, Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive, UNI II, & more to come at skpeter.github.io/smart-user-guide 💻 dev.start.gg // find more awesome projects & info 💬 discord.gg/startgg // chat with other devs & share your projects

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start.gg @start.gg · 01/05/2026

Question: How much can you automate? Answer: Yes. S.M.A.R.T. by @teampolygon.bsky.social uses computer vision, mods, and a whole lot of smarts to auto-report start.gg match results, update your stream, and cut videos for multiple platform and fighting games.

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start.gg @start.gg · 24/04/2026

You can check out Lucky Stats at luckystats.gg, as well as Full House: Siege happening this weekend at start.gg/FullHouse! 💻 dev.start.gg // find more awesome projects and info 💬 discord.gg/startgg // chat with other devs and share your ideas

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start.gg @start.gg · 24/04/2026

Ever wondered what you can do with our API? Look no further than @lucky7smelee.bsky.social for inspiration! Lucky Stats is a comprehensive Melee analytics platform featuring player statistics, rankings, tournament results, and even seeding via our API.

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start.gg @start.gg · 20/04/2026

- New options for changing match results in Swiss rounds - Customizable QR Code help text for players - New “Re-send registration email” function - New “Select all events” toggle in event filters - Events in the admin dropdown can now be opened in a new tab And more in our blog post!

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start.gg @start.gg · 20/04/2026

🔎 New Advanced Search with improved filters and mobile UI 🎟️ Multi-Ticketing allowing one person to purchase passes for multiple friends and family at once 👥 Data & Attendee Export changes giving admins better control and access to information blog.start.gg/balance-patch-april-2026-448939941867

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Balance Patch: April 2026

It’s time for the first Balance Patch of 2026! We’ve been quietly hard at work the last few months on some big under the hood changes, with…

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