Frosty Faustings
@frostyfaustings.bsky.social
Chicago's winter fighting game event! With a focus on Guilty Gear but support for the entire FGC. Join us for FFXVIII, Jan 29th - Feb 1st 2026!
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Frosty Faustings XVIII will return to The Westin Chicago-Lombard, January 29th - February 1st, 2026. Mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you there! ❄️
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Don't forget, registration is live for ALL 51 games in the Vortex Gallery x Frosty Faustings XVIII lineup!
Bring Your Own Mix.
➡️ http://start.gg/vort...
Bring Your Own Mix.
➡️ http://start.gg/vort...
Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII 2026
The best place for Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII 2026 brackets, streams, standings and schedules all in one place!
start.gg
November 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Don't forget, registration is live for ALL 51 games in the Vortex Gallery x Frosty Faustings XVIII lineup!
Bring Your Own Mix.
➡️ http://start.gg/vort...
Bring Your Own Mix.
➡️ http://start.gg/vort...
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❗Badge Prices Increase❗
Starting December 1st, Competitor and Spectator badges for Frosty Faustings XVIII go up!
You'll need at least a spectator badge to enter any game in Vortex Gallery.
🔗 Register: http://start.gg/FFXVIII
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
Starting December 1st, Competitor and Spectator badges for Frosty Faustings XVIII go up!
You'll need at least a spectator badge to enter any game in Vortex Gallery.
🔗 Register: http://start.gg/FFXVIII
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
November 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
❗Badge Prices Increase❗
Starting December 1st, Competitor and Spectator badges for Frosty Faustings XVIII go up!
You'll need at least a spectator badge to enter any game in Vortex Gallery.
🔗 Register: http://start.gg/FFXVIII
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
Starting December 1st, Competitor and Spectator badges for Frosty Faustings XVIII go up!
You'll need at least a spectator badge to enter any game in Vortex Gallery.
🔗 Register: http://start.gg/FFXVIII
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
📢 This weekend is your last chance to register for #FFXVIII2026 at the standard price! Competitor and spectator badge prices increase to the late registration rate on Monday 12/1!
💵 Get registered this weekend and save!
🔗 Register: Start.gg/FFXVIII
💵 Get registered this weekend and save!
🔗 Register: Start.gg/FFXVIII
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
📢 This weekend is your last chance to register for #FFXVIII2026 at the standard price! Competitor and spectator badge prices increase to the late registration rate on Monday 12/1!
💵 Get registered this weekend and save!
🔗 Register: Start.gg/FFXVIII
💵 Get registered this weekend and save!
🔗 Register: Start.gg/FFXVIII
👀 Looking to do some holiday shopping or just want to pick up some merch at a discount?
Head on over to FF.Gaminggen.GG and pick up a wide variety of Frosty merch at discounted prices for our Black Friday sale!
Sale ends 12/3!
Head on over to FF.Gaminggen.GG and pick up a wide variety of Frosty merch at discounted prices for our Black Friday sale!
Sale ends 12/3!
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
👀 Looking to do some holiday shopping or just want to pick up some merch at a discount?
Head on over to FF.Gaminggen.GG and pick up a wide variety of Frosty merch at discounted prices for our Black Friday sale!
Sale ends 12/3!
Head on over to FF.Gaminggen.GG and pick up a wide variety of Frosty merch at discounted prices for our Black Friday sale!
Sale ends 12/3!
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The After Hours info site is a compilation of information from various attendees at Frosty Faustings. If you're planning any unofficial activities and want a hand in telling folks about it, be sure to send us a tip: 956pro.com/afterhour...
See you in Chicagoland in January!
See you in Chicagoland in January!
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November 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The After Hours info site is a compilation of information from various attendees at Frosty Faustings. If you're planning any unofficial activities and want a hand in telling folks about it, be sure to send us a tip: 956pro.com/afterhour...
See you in Chicagoland in January!
See you in Chicagoland in January!
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Every year, the community gathers in the 24-hour ballrooms at @FrostyFaustings for unofficial brackets and casuals in the craziest games...and we want to tell you about them! The After Hours @ #FFXVIII2026 info site is LIVE!
🎬 956pro.com/afterhours
🎬 956pro.com/afterhours
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Every year, the community gathers in the 24-hour ballrooms at @FrostyFaustings for unofficial brackets and casuals in the craziest games...and we want to tell you about them! The After Hours @ #FFXVIII2026 info site is LIVE!
🎬 956pro.com/afterhours
🎬 956pro.com/afterhours
📢 We are now currently in the process of carefully reviewing staff applications and will be reaching out to hire for positions soon.
If you would like to join our staff and have not applied yet, we encourage you to do so very soon!
frostyfaustings.com/forms/
Thank you!
If you would like to join our staff and have not applied yet, we encourage you to do so very soon!
frostyfaustings.com/forms/
Thank you!
November 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
📢 We are now currently in the process of carefully reviewing staff applications and will be reaching out to hire for positions soon.
If you would like to join our staff and have not applied yet, we encourage you to do so very soon!
frostyfaustings.com/forms/
Thank you!
If you would like to join our staff and have not applied yet, we encourage you to do so very soon!
frostyfaustings.com/forms/
Thank you!
🏨We still have good hotel options within the
🚐♾🚐FREE FF SHUTTLE PICKUP LOOP🚐♾🚐
🥶There is no reason to walk!
$165 & $369 +FREE🧑🍳
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
$164 & $174 +FREE🧑🍳
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
$134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
🎟️REGISTER NOW: start.gg/FFXVIII
🚐♾🚐FREE FF SHUTTLE PICKUP LOOP🚐♾🚐
🥶There is no reason to walk!
$165 & $369 +FREE🧑🍳
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
$164 & $174 +FREE🧑🍳
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
$134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
🎟️REGISTER NOW: start.gg/FFXVIII
November 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🏨We still have good hotel options within the
🚐♾🚐FREE FF SHUTTLE PICKUP LOOP🚐♾🚐
🥶There is no reason to walk!
$165 & $369 +FREE🧑🍳
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
$164 & $174 +FREE🧑🍳
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
$134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
🎟️REGISTER NOW: start.gg/FFXVIII
🚐♾🚐FREE FF SHUTTLE PICKUP LOOP🚐♾🚐
🥶There is no reason to walk!
$165 & $369 +FREE🧑🍳
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
$164 & $174 +FREE🧑🍳
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
$134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
🎟️REGISTER NOW: start.gg/FFXVIII
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This is our biggest lineup at Frostys ever, but we know y'all by now - after hours casuals, BYOC tournaments and exhibitions are staples of offline vibes. If you're running your own thing, let us know! Send us a DM, tag us on socials & post up on Discord. Let's elevate everyone🤝
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
This is our biggest lineup at Frostys ever, but we know y'all by now - after hours casuals, BYOC tournaments and exhibitions are staples of offline vibes. If you're running your own thing, let us know! Send us a DM, tag us on socials & post up on Discord. Let's elevate everyone🤝
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Presenting your COMPLETE lineup for Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII!
Featuring 51 tournaments in total! We had to bring Mahjong in for the culture 🀄
Represent your fave with us and pre-reg for 4 days of community tournaments at start.gg/vortexgallery #FFXVIII2026
Featuring 51 tournaments in total! We had to bring Mahjong in for the culture 🀄
Represent your fave with us and pre-reg for 4 days of community tournaments at start.gg/vortexgallery #FFXVIII2026
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Presenting your COMPLETE lineup for Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII!
Featuring 51 tournaments in total! We had to bring Mahjong in for the culture 🀄
Represent your fave with us and pre-reg for 4 days of community tournaments at start.gg/vortexgallery #FFXVIII2026
Featuring 51 tournaments in total! We had to bring Mahjong in for the culture 🀄
Represent your fave with us and pre-reg for 4 days of community tournaments at start.gg/vortexgallery #FFXVIII2026
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For the very first time - Riichi Mahjong will be a part of our in-person Vortex Gallery event at @FrostyFaustings! Looking forward to seeing you at the tables between your obscure favorites and mainstage runs in January.
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
For the very first time - Riichi Mahjong will be a part of our in-person Vortex Gallery event at @FrostyFaustings! Looking forward to seeing you at the tables between your obscure favorites and mainstage runs in January.
🎟️BADGE PRICES GO UP TOMORROW NOV. 1ST!
📣Register now: start.gg/FFXVIII
🏨EMBASSY: $165, FREE Breakfast, & within walking distance
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
🏨HYATT PLACE: $164 & FREE Breakfast
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
🏨COURTYARD: starting at $134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
📣Register now: start.gg/FFXVIII
🏨EMBASSY: $165, FREE Breakfast, & within walking distance
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
🏨HYATT PLACE: $164 & FREE Breakfast
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
🏨COURTYARD: starting at $134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
📢 Friendly reminder that competitor and spectator badge prices for #FFXVIII2026 will increase starting November 1st.
If able, head on over to start.gg/FFXVIII and register before then to save some💵
We hope to see you there!
If able, head on over to start.gg/FFXVIII and register before then to save some💵
We hope to see you there!
October 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🎟️BADGE PRICES GO UP TOMORROW NOV. 1ST!
📣Register now: start.gg/FFXVIII
🏨EMBASSY: $165, FREE Breakfast, & within walking distance
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
🏨HYATT PLACE: $164 & FREE Breakfast
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
🏨COURTYARD: starting at $134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
📣Register now: start.gg/FFXVIII
🏨EMBASSY: $165, FREE Breakfast, & within walking distance
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
🏨HYATT PLACE: $164 & FREE Breakfast
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
🏨COURTYARD: starting at $134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
📢 Friendly reminder that competitor and spectator badge prices for #FFXVIII2026 will increase starting November 1st.
If able, head on over to start.gg/FFXVIII and register before then to save some💵
We hope to see you there!
If able, head on over to start.gg/FFXVIII and register before then to save some💵
We hope to see you there!
October 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
📢 Friendly reminder that competitor and spectator badge prices for #FFXVIII2026 will increase starting November 1st.
If able, head on over to start.gg/FFXVIII and register before then to save some💵
We hope to see you there!
If able, head on over to start.gg/FFXVIII and register before then to save some💵
We hope to see you there!
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Choose your Burst, bring your friends, and get ready to scramble at Vortex Gallery 2026 with 3 new tournaments! Registration is LIVE:
🤖 Gundam EXVS #MBON
📚 Project Justice
✨ Scramble Heart City
➡️ start.gg/vortexgallery
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
🤖 Gundam EXVS #MBON
📚 Project Justice
✨ Scramble Heart City
➡️ start.gg/vortexgallery
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
October 27, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Choose your Burst, bring your friends, and get ready to scramble at Vortex Gallery 2026 with 3 new tournaments! Registration is LIVE:
🤖 Gundam EXVS #MBON
📚 Project Justice
✨ Scramble Heart City
➡️ start.gg/vortexgallery
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
🤖 Gundam EXVS #MBON
📚 Project Justice
✨ Scramble Heart City
➡️ start.gg/vortexgallery
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
Huge News: @2xko.riotgames.com has joined #FFXVIII2026 as an official partner!
💰Prize Pool is boosted to $50,000!
🏆Top 24 Payout for Mixed Mode, Fri-Sun
🤯Free to enter
💥+$1,000 pot bonus for Duos Thurs. Night!
👉 Register: start.gg/ffxviii
More Info: frostyfaustings.com/2xko
💰Prize Pool is boosted to $50,000!
🏆Top 24 Payout for Mixed Mode, Fri-Sun
🤯Free to enter
💥+$1,000 pot bonus for Duos Thurs. Night!
👉 Register: start.gg/ffxviii
More Info: frostyfaustings.com/2xko
October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Huge News: @2xko.riotgames.com has joined #FFXVIII2026 as an official partner!
💰Prize Pool is boosted to $50,000!
🏆Top 24 Payout for Mixed Mode, Fri-Sun
🤯Free to enter
💥+$1,000 pot bonus for Duos Thurs. Night!
👉 Register: start.gg/ffxviii
More Info: frostyfaustings.com/2xko
💰Prize Pool is boosted to $50,000!
🏆Top 24 Payout for Mixed Mode, Fri-Sun
🤯Free to enter
💥+$1,000 pot bonus for Duos Thurs. Night!
👉 Register: start.gg/ffxviii
More Info: frostyfaustings.com/2xko
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It will never fade away.
Slashback Vol.4 takes place April 11th & 12th, 2026 at Guildhouse in San Jose, CA.
Spread the word and look out for Early Bird reg in December.
#Slashback2026
Slashback Vol.4 takes place April 11th & 12th, 2026 at Guildhouse in San Jose, CA.
Spread the word and look out for Early Bird reg in December.
#Slashback2026
October 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM
It will never fade away.
Slashback Vol.4 takes place April 11th & 12th, 2026 at Guildhouse in San Jose, CA.
Spread the word and look out for Early Bird reg in December.
#Slashback2026
Slashback Vol.4 takes place April 11th & 12th, 2026 at Guildhouse in San Jose, CA.
Spread the word and look out for Early Bird reg in December.
#Slashback2026
🤯#FFXVIII2026 & @rivals2.com are joining forces to add ONE FINAL STOP to the Rivals of Aether 2 CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES! #R2CS
💰 $2,000 Top 8 Pot Bonus
🏁 Last chance for points toward @genesis.gg
💻 Setups by @gaminggen.bsky.social
REGISTER NOW: start.gg/FFXVIII
youtu.be/nwYgucWgyYI
💰 $2,000 Top 8 Pot Bonus
🏁 Last chance for points toward @genesis.gg
💻 Setups by @gaminggen.bsky.social
REGISTER NOW: start.gg/FFXVIII
youtu.be/nwYgucWgyYI
Frosty Faustings XVIII 2026 Rivals 2 Championship Series announcement
YouTube video by Frosty Faustings
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
🤯#FFXVIII2026 & @rivals2.com are joining forces to add ONE FINAL STOP to the Rivals of Aether 2 CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES! #R2CS
💰 $2,000 Top 8 Pot Bonus
🏁 Last chance for points toward @genesis.gg
💻 Setups by @gaminggen.bsky.social
REGISTER NOW: start.gg/FFXVIII
youtu.be/nwYgucWgyYI
💰 $2,000 Top 8 Pot Bonus
🏁 Last chance for points toward @genesis.gg
💻 Setups by @gaminggen.bsky.social
REGISTER NOW: start.gg/FFXVIII
youtu.be/nwYgucWgyYI
📢 Last call to save 40% on a wide variety of Frosty Faustings official merch from 2025!
All sales go directly to supporting the event. We greatly appreciate it!
ONLINE STORE: ff.gaminggen.gg
The sale ends TOMORROW (10/24) at midnight!
All sales go directly to supporting the event. We greatly appreciate it!
ONLINE STORE: ff.gaminggen.gg
The sale ends TOMORROW (10/24) at midnight!
October 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
📢 Last call to save 40% on a wide variety of Frosty Faustings official merch from 2025!
All sales go directly to supporting the event. We greatly appreciate it!
ONLINE STORE: ff.gaminggen.gg
The sale ends TOMORROW (10/24) at midnight!
All sales go directly to supporting the event. We greatly appreciate it!
ONLINE STORE: ff.gaminggen.gg
The sale ends TOMORROW (10/24) at midnight!
We have been informed that the payment issues with credit card have been resolved. Please proceed with registration using your preferred payment method. Thank you.
We're currently experiencing issues with Stripe service, which is used to process credit card payments. It's causing cards to get pending charges without the registration process completing on start.gg. Until resolved, we recommend using Paypal to register. Will let you all know once fixed.
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start.gg
October 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
We have been informed that the payment issues with credit card have been resolved. Please proceed with registration using your preferred payment method. Thank you.
We're currently experiencing issues with Stripe service, which is used to process credit card payments. It's causing cards to get pending charges without the registration process completing on start.gg. Until resolved, we recommend using Paypal to register. Will let you all know once fixed.
start.gg | Community through competition
Start.gg is the leading destination to create, run, play and watch esports tournaments!
start.gg
October 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
We're currently experiencing issues with Stripe service, which is used to process credit card payments. It's causing cards to get pending charges without the registration process completing on start.gg. Until resolved, we recommend using Paypal to register. Will let you all know once fixed.
We are looking forward to seeing what tech you all can cook up with Miary Zo to show us in the brackets at #FFXVIII2026! 🐍
Register for Tekken 8 here! start.gg/FFXVIII
Register for Tekken 8 here! start.gg/FFXVIII
October 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We are looking forward to seeing what tech you all can cook up with Miary Zo to show us in the brackets at #FFXVIII2026! 🐍
Register for Tekken 8 here! start.gg/FFXVIII
Register for Tekken 8 here! start.gg/FFXVIII
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❄️ Wanna see your game at Frosty Faustings?
Vortex Gallery returns to Frosty Faustings XVIII and applications for community events are OPEN!
💿 Bring your best mix to @FrostyFaustings by applying today!
➡️ vortexgallery.moe/apply
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
Vortex Gallery returns to Frosty Faustings XVIII and applications for community events are OPEN!
💿 Bring your best mix to @FrostyFaustings by applying today!
➡️ vortexgallery.moe/apply
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
❄️ Wanna see your game at Frosty Faustings?
Vortex Gallery returns to Frosty Faustings XVIII and applications for community events are OPEN!
💿 Bring your best mix to @FrostyFaustings by applying today!
➡️ vortexgallery.moe/apply
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
Vortex Gallery returns to Frosty Faustings XVIII and applications for community events are OPEN!
💿 Bring your best mix to @FrostyFaustings by applying today!
➡️ vortexgallery.moe/apply
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
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❄️ Don't go extinct, apply to run your favorite game for the community events at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII !
💿 Bring your best mix to @FrostyFaustings by applying today!
➡️ vortexgallery.moe/apply
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
💿 Bring your best mix to @FrostyFaustings by applying today!
➡️ vortexgallery.moe/apply
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
October 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
❄️ Don't go extinct, apply to run your favorite game for the community events at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII !
💿 Bring your best mix to @FrostyFaustings by applying today!
➡️ vortexgallery.moe/apply
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
💿 Bring your best mix to @FrostyFaustings by applying today!
➡️ vortexgallery.moe/apply
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
REGISTER NOW:
start.gg/FFXVIII
TOP 17 LEADERBOARD (day 10 results)
1. 2XKO
2. GGST
3. SF6
4. GBVSR
5. GGXRD
6. UNI2
7. TEKKEN 8
8. BBCF
9. GGXXAC+R
10. SF3:3S
11. MBAACC
12. VSAV
13. Rivals2
14. FF:COTW
15. CVS2
16. UMVC3
17. SG
(of 27)
#FFXVIII2026
start.gg/FFXVIII
TOP 17 LEADERBOARD (day 10 results)
1. 2XKO
2. GGST
3. SF6
4. GBVSR
5. GGXRD
6. UNI2
7. TEKKEN 8
8. BBCF
9. GGXXAC+R
10. SF3:3S
11. MBAACC
12. VSAV
13. Rivals2
14. FF:COTW
15. CVS2
16. UMVC3
17. SG
(of 27)
#FFXVIII2026
October 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
REGISTER NOW:
start.gg/FFXVIII
TOP 17 LEADERBOARD (day 10 results)
1. 2XKO
2. GGST
3. SF6
4. GBVSR
5. GGXRD
6. UNI2
7. TEKKEN 8
8. BBCF
9. GGXXAC+R
10. SF3:3S
11. MBAACC
12. VSAV
13. Rivals2
14. FF:COTW
15. CVS2
16. UMVC3
17. SG
(of 27)
#FFXVIII2026
start.gg/FFXVIII
TOP 17 LEADERBOARD (day 10 results)
1. 2XKO
2. GGST
3. SF6
4. GBVSR
5. GGXRD
6. UNI2
7. TEKKEN 8
8. BBCF
9. GGXXAC+R
10. SF3:3S
11. MBAACC
12. VSAV
13. Rivals2
14. FF:COTW
15. CVS2
16. UMVC3
17. SG
(of 27)
#FFXVIII2026
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Did you miss out on picking up some merch from Frosty Faustings this year?
📢 We are offering all of our remaining 2025 merch for online order at 40% off! ff.gaminggen.gg
⏲️ Act now! This sale will only be going on until 10/24!
📢 We are offering all of our remaining 2025 merch for online order at 40% off! ff.gaminggen.gg
⏲️ Act now! This sale will only be going on until 10/24!
October 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Did you miss out on picking up some merch from Frosty Faustings this year?
📢 We are offering all of our remaining 2025 merch for online order at 40% off! ff.gaminggen.gg
⏲️ Act now! This sale will only be going on until 10/24!
📢 We are offering all of our remaining 2025 merch for online order at 40% off! ff.gaminggen.gg
⏲️ Act now! This sale will only be going on until 10/24!