BALTIMORE, MD — Supernova, Baltimore’s newest festival, will take over the Baltimore Convention Center from August 6-9th, bringing together thousands of competitors, gaming fans and families from around the world.

At the center of the weekend are major esports competitions, including premier Super Smash Bros. tournaments featuring top players from around the globe competing for thousands of dollars in prizes.

Supernova will also debut the National Free Throw Championship, an open basketball competition aiming to find the best pressure free-throw shooter in the country. The winner will be awarded their National Title Trophy by Cam Spencer, the NBA’s 2026 leading Free-Throw Shooter.

The weekend officially kicks off on Thursday, August 6th, with a special Supernova activation at the Baltimore Orioles’ 12:35 p.m. game against the Los Angeles Angels. Fans can enjoy gaming freeplay setups, video game-themed photo opportunities and more at Oriole Park before continuing the festivities at the Baltimore Convention Center throughout the weekend.

Additional festival highlights include:

• An exclusive concert for Supernova attendees on Friday, August 7th, featuring internationally acclaimed electronic artist Virtual Riot

• Cards for Cans, a food drive benefiting the Maryland Food Bank, where canned-food donations earn free trading cards and raffle entries for prizes

• Retro games, arcade cabinets and freeplay stations

• Pickleball, Virtual Reality, and other interactive activations

• A costume contest, Live Music, and Exhibitions

• Free face painting and family-friendly entertainment

Supernova runs Thursday, August 6th through Sunday, August 9th at the Baltimore Convention Center. Tickets and additional event information are available at Supernova.gg.

About Supernova

Supernova is a four-day gaming and entertainment festival featuring world-class esports competition, live music, interactive attractions, arcade and retro gaming, sports, costumes, vendors and family-friendly programming.