A live hand-lettering
knockout tournament
Like march madness
but with markers
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League of Letters is a bracketed, single-elimination, live hand-lettering tournament for lettering lovers, type nerds, and any creative that believes they can draw the better letter under pressure.
How it Works
A letter is chosen
A random letter is selected at the start of each game, and our players have to design their best version within a short time frame.
The clock starts
Players have a limited time to design their best letter: Round 1 is only four minutes long, and it gets shorter until the final round at only one minute!
A winner is declared
Our judges review the work and declare the winner! The winning player moves on to the next round, one step closer to glory.
Round 1
Four Minutes
Round 1
Round 2
Three Minutes
Round 2
Semi-Finals
Two Minutes
Semi-Finals
Final ROUND
One Minute
Final ROund

Fight for
first place
or
cheer on
your faves

Come watch the games, cheer on your friends and faves, and have a drink and snack at Bevy bar.
Think you have
what it takes?

Join the Online Qualifiers

Want to play in the tournament on Oct 22? Register for the online qualifying round to earn your place in the tournament and compete for glory.
Fri Oct 10
Register to participate in the qualifying round by the deadline (Oct 5)
Sat Oct 11
@ 12AM
You have 24 hours to hand-draw a random letter we select using your favourite art tools (no computers!)
Sun Oct 12
@ 12AM
Time's up! Send in your work by the deadline for our judges to review.
Tues Oct 14
The qualifying players are revealed! All 16 winners move on to Round 1 in-person on Oct 22.
→→→ Register for the qualifiers now ←←←
Sixteen players from the Qualifying Round will make it to Round 1 of the tournament.
Choose your
weapons wisely
League of Letters is a hand-lettering tournament. That means no computers, no tablets, no fonts, and definitely no AI. Players can bring their own analog drawing tools or use those supplied. Paper will be provided.

The Judges

Our panel of judges will be revealed soon.

The Prizes

Prizes will be announced soon.
First
Place
Second
Place
Third
Place
People's
Choice
October 22
@ The Combine
Date October 22, 2025
Time 6pm - 11pm
Location The Combine, 225 Wellington St. W., Toronto
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to buy a ticket if I'm playing in the tournament?
No, players that pass the qualifiers and make it to Round 1 don't need to purchase a ticket. If you purchase a ticket and then make it to Round 1, we'll reimburse you.
Do I have to be in Toronto to participate?
You must in Toronto or able to get yourself here for the Oct 22 tournament.
Do I have to pay to join the qualifiers?
No, entering and playing in the qualifying round online is free.
Can I just watch the game?
Of course! Come join the crowd, hang with your friends, and grab a drink from Bevy bar. We'll have some other fun activities for our audience to enjoy too.
Do I need to bring my own art supplies?
We recommend bringing the supplies you're most comfortable working with for the tournament. Some art materials will be supplied but we can't confirm what those will be before the event.
Can I draw with my tablet and/or Apple Pencil?
No. This is an analog hand-lettering competition. Players need to show their skills on paper using real-world tools and art supplies.
What art supplies should I use?
It's up to you! We recommend bringing the tools you're most comfortable using. That said, since the rounds move fast, we suggest using items that don't take a long time to dry or settle.
What kinds of lettering are you looking for?
We want to see what you do best. Expect players to be skilled at all kinds of lettering, from calligraphy, graffiti, sign painting, font design, and even illustration. Your skills determine the better letter.
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