Diplomacy Tournament Details

2027 NORTH AMERICAN DIPLOMACY CHAMPIONSHIPS!

January 15–18, 2027
Courtyard Marriott – Harbor East, Baltimore, MD
Registration Fee: $70
Payment Link

Room Block: $129/night: https://app.marriott.com/resview2?id=1784900417298&key=GRP&app=resvlink

What is Blazecon?

Blazecon is an in-person Diplomacy tournament held in Baltimore’s Harbor East neighborhood. It’s a two-day event focused on competitive, structured gameplay in a relaxed and social setting.

The tournament is open to all experience levels—from first-time players to long-time hobbyists. If you’re interested in playing Diplomacy face-to-face, meeting other players, and getting a few quality games in over a weekend, Blazecon is for you.

Schedule

Thursday, January 14 (Pre-Event Hangout – optional)

• Come out for a drink - details pending

Friday, January 15th

• Round 1: 5:30pm

Saturday, January 16th

• Round 2: 9:00am

Sunday, January 17th

• Round 3: 8:00am

• Awards immediately following the conclusion of round 3

Format & Rules

• Classic Diplomacy (1971 map)

• Center-based scoring system - BlazeCon

• Rounds 1 and 2 are time unlimited, round 3 is time limited

• Prizes, bragging rights, and honorary Baltimore titles included

• NADF CoC Enforced

Venue Details

Courtyard Marriott – Baltimore Harbor East
1000 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Modern rooms, steps from the Inner Harbor, with food, shopping, and scenic views all around. Room block rates $129/night

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1750442731182&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Food, Drinks & Fun

You’ll be surrounded by some of the best eats in Baltimore. We’ll provide a local guide for restaurants, pubs, and late-night crab cake cravings. Optional group dinner in Little Italy on Friday night.

Travel & Parking

• 15 mins from BWI Airport

• 10 mins from Baltimore Penn Station

• Local transit & rideshare friendly

• Paid parking available