NYIG2025 MacArthur Go Festival & Championship
Join the Biggest Go Event in the East — with Manhattan in View!
🥇 Open Championship: open to players of all ages and skill levels. Compete for glory (and cash!) in a group-based tournament designed for everyone from casual enthusiasts to serious contenders. With thousands in cash prizes, stunning trophies, and an $800 top prize, this is your chance to shine.
🏆 Champions will be crowned in both the Open and Youth divisions!
👨👩👧👦 Family Go Fun Zone. Designed for families to play, learn, and laugh together. Team up in parent-child competitions, challenge your skills in fun Go-based games, and create lasting memories on the board!
Even if you’ve never played Go, you can join live teaching sessions and fun games with your family — Puzzle Go, Blind Go, Joker Go, and relay games. Play together, learn, and win prizes!
🌟 Photo Opportunities: Player autograph and photo walls, fun props for memorable pictures.
💵 Entry Fee: Just $20. Every participant will receive a limited-edition prize and gift just for joining! An entry fee is required for all individuals attending the festival, including players, parents, friends, and non-playing guests. This fee grants full access to all day activities on September 13, such as the tournament, family events, and more.
All visitors must purchase a ticket.
Tournament Details
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Everyone, only 120 seats are available. |
| Prizes | Cash prizes and trophies in all divisions. |
| Top Cash Prize | $800 |
| Rules | AGA rules, 7.5 point Komi |
| Time Control | Fisher time, 20 minutes, each move + 15 seconds. |
| Entry Fee | Required for all participants, including players, parents, friends, and non-playing guests. |
| Parental Supervision | All participants aged 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
| Venue | 158 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 |
| Note | The Open Division will be limited to the top 16 players based on AGA ratings. |
Schedule
Saturday September 13
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM | Arrival & Check in |
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Opening Ceremony |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1st Round |
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 2nd Round |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 3rd Round |
| 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 4th Round |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Award Ceremony & Group Photo |
| 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | VIP Dinner (Invited Guests) |