Diplomacy Tournament Details
2027 NORTH AMERICAN DIPLOMACY CHAMPIONSHIPS!
January 15–18, 2027
Courtyard Marriott – Harbor East, Baltimore, MD
Registration Fee: $75
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
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