TUNDRA BOWL V: SUCCESS, INNOVATION, AND THE RECAP
authored by Nate Smithson
On an unseasonably warm January day, Green Bay, Wisconsin found itself playing host once again to the world's largest Tecmo Super Bowl qualifying tournament. For a fourth year in a row, the number of paid participants broke a Tundra Bowl record. We gave away over $2,000 in cash and prizes, and introduced something never before seen in Tecmo Super Bowl tournaments: The Tundra Bowl RedZone Stream. Over 20,000 people were watching the stream LIVE, and over 380,000 people have been reached, which is insane to think about! The Tecmo Super Bowl community is unlike any other, and I am grateful for the exposure on the various platforms to allow Tundra Bowl V to reach so many people. From start to finish, this year's Tundra Bowl was the biggest and grandest one yet! TBV was a very humbling experience for me personally, and I have to thank our incredible team. Swagz is our graphics guy and tournament official since the first Tundra Bowl. Stephen was brought on starting at TBIV, and his organizational and analytical abilities help tremendously with both the seeding and brackets. I cannot say enough about Jon, Mike T. and Michael C. for their prowess at running the online stream. They turned what was a good online stream in the past, into the best online stream out there. They were largely the ones interacting with the people watching on Twitch and on Facebook while I was running around playing, and directing the tourney. Without this team, Tundra Bowl wouldn't be where it is at today, and where it will be in the future, and TBV was a huge success largely because of their gameday efforts....continue reading the recap HERE.
On an unseasonably warm January day, Green Bay, Wisconsin found itself playing host once again to the world's largest Tecmo Super Bowl qualifying tournament. For a fourth year in a row, the number of paid participants broke a Tundra Bowl record. We gave away over $2,000 in cash and prizes, and introduced something never before seen in Tecmo Super Bowl tournaments: The Tundra Bowl RedZone Stream. Over 20,000 people were watching the stream LIVE, and over 380,000 people have been reached, which is insane to think about! The Tecmo Super Bowl community is unlike any other, and I am grateful for the exposure on the various platforms to allow Tundra Bowl V to reach so many people. From start to finish, this year's Tundra Bowl was the biggest and grandest one yet! TBV was a very humbling experience for me personally, and I have to thank our incredible team. Swagz is our graphics guy and tournament official since the first Tundra Bowl. Stephen was brought on starting at TBIV, and his organizational and analytical abilities help tremendously with both the seeding and brackets. I cannot say enough about Jon, Mike T. and Michael C. for their prowess at running the online stream. They turned what was a good online stream in the past, into the best online stream out there. They were largely the ones interacting with the people watching on Twitch and on Facebook while I was running around playing, and directing the tourney. Without this team, Tundra Bowl wouldn't be where it is at today, and where it will be in the future, and TBV was a huge success largely because of their gameday efforts....continue reading the recap HERE.
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Tundra Bowl V Championship
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SELECT TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS WIN FREE TUNDRA BOWL VI ENTRY!
We are excited to announce your chance to play in Tundra Bowl VI for free!
Each year, there are select tournaments that provide high levels of participation and player competition, showcasing some of the best Tecmo Super Bowl talent in the world. Within a calendar year, we here at Tundra Bowl will select a number of tournaments that, we feel, meet the criteria as one of the top tournaments in the nation. The tournaments on the list will change from year-to-year. If necessary, the qualifying tournaments will change within the calendar year if there are unforeseen cancellations of tournaments on the list, explosion of talent pools, etc.
The winners of these tournaments on the qualifying list will receive their Tundra Bowl Entry Fee paid for, in full, for participation in the following year's Tundra Bowl Tournament.
All 2018 tournament winners on the list below will be able to play in Tundra Bowl VI (January 2019) for free.
Each year, there are select tournaments that provide high levels of participation and player competition, showcasing some of the best Tecmo Super Bowl talent in the world. Within a calendar year, we here at Tundra Bowl will select a number of tournaments that, we feel, meet the criteria as one of the top tournaments in the nation. The tournaments on the list will change from year-to-year. If necessary, the qualifying tournaments will change within the calendar year if there are unforeseen cancellations of tournaments on the list, explosion of talent pools, etc.
The winners of these tournaments on the qualifying list will receive their Tundra Bowl Entry Fee paid for, in full, for participation in the following year's Tundra Bowl Tournament.
All 2018 tournament winners on the list below will be able to play in Tundra Bowl VI (January 2019) for free.
2018 QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT WINNERS
DATE |
TOURNAMENT |
WINNER |
January 27, 2018 |
Tundra Bowl V - Green Bay, WI |
Louis B. [red98sethuthut] |
February 24, 2018 |
Tomczak Bowl X - Dubuque, IA |
Francis B. [mort1237] |
March 3, 2018 |
Tecmo Kumite VI - Detroit, MI |
Matt O. [toolie] |
March 3, 2018 |
Tecmo Lincoln VIII - Lincoln, NE |
Randy W. [randywags25] |
April 7, 2018 |
Tecmo Madison XIV - Madison, WI |
TBD |
May 19, 2018 |
Tecmo Columbus IV - Columbus, OH |
TBD |
July 2018 |
Midwest Tecmo XI - Fairfield, OH |
TBD |
August 4, 2018 |
Millard's Mayhem III - Bloomington, MN |
TBD |
August 2018 |
Tecmo Cleveland II - Cleveland, OH |
TBD |
November 2018 |
Tecmo Milwaukee IV - Milwaukee, WI |
TBD |
November 2018 |
Iowa Tecmo 5 - Des Moines, IA |
TBD |
December 2018 |
CT Tecmo X - Southington, CT |
TBD |
December 2018 |
Thunderdome XI (Online Tourney) |
TBD |
NOTE: Tournament winners must participate in the Tundra Bowl Tournament to get their exclusive tournament T-Shirt. If a tournament winner appears twice or more on this list, they still only receive one entry for free, but do get a major tip of the cap for winning multiple tournaments.
Tundra Bowl V Door Prize: HENRY ELLARD AUTO'd CUSTOM RAMS JERSEY!
We're proud to announce that at Tundra Bowl V, we are giving away a Henry Ellard autographed and authenticated custom Rams jersey! To qualify, you must be a paid participant in the Tundra Bowl V Tournament. It's an amazing addition to the plethora of retro-themed items being given away at the tournament, including a handheld Tecmo Super Bowl game, Sterling Sharpe prize package, autographed Louis Lipps 8x10 and more!! Each paid participant also gets a pack of 1991 NFL cards - one for every participant in the tournament! If you haven't signed up...do so soon! Spots are filling up, and you aren't going to want to miss this one! Register at our REGISTRATION PAGE, or by clicking on the Henry Ellard jersey, and we'll see you at Tundra Bowl V!
TUNDRA BOWL PARTNERS WITH GAME TRADE FOR TUNDRA BOWL V!
Tundra Bowl has, once again, partnered with Game Trade for an amazing sponsorship for Tundra Bowl V! Game Trade, located just minutes away from the tournament in De Pere, WI, specializes in all of your video game tastes. From retro to current generation, well-know games to the super obscure and rare, Game Trade has been serving the gaming community for years and we're excited to partner with them again!
'Tundra Bowl V presented by Game Trade' will be the official title of our event this year, and we are proud to have the support of this fantastic business. Game Trade will be contributing to the event in important ways that we'll announce in the near future! Make sure you visit Game Trade's location in De Pere as it is well worth the visit! To learn more about their awesome store, visit Game Trade's Facebook Page, or their website for more information! Hope to see you all in January for the tournament!
'Tundra Bowl V presented by Game Trade' will be the official title of our event this year, and we are proud to have the support of this fantastic business. Game Trade will be contributing to the event in important ways that we'll announce in the near future! Make sure you visit Game Trade's location in De Pere as it is well worth the visit! To learn more about their awesome store, visit Game Trade's Facebook Page, or their website for more information! Hope to see you all in January for the tournament!
Tundra Bowl V Registration Live

Tundra Bowl V Registration is now open and LIVE! Want to be a part of the nation's second-largest Tecmo Super Bowl Tournament, and the biggest Tecmo Madison Major Qualifying Tournament? Click HERE, or on our tournament logo (TBV) above to be taken to the registration page.
Doors open at 10AM, and the tourney starts at 11AM on Saturday, Jan. 27th, 2018 at The Watering Hole in Green Bay, WI. Registration is $40, and includes a Tundra Bowl T-Shirt, pack of 1991 NFL cards, and entry to win fabulous door prizes, including an autographed Henry Ellard jersey! CHECK OUT THE REST OF OUR PRIZES HERE!!
Make sure to complete your registration with PayPal to lock down your spot at Tundra Bowl V! We are soft-capping the player pool at 96 participants! Last year, we gave away nearly $2,000 in cash and prizes at the tournament!
Remember, as an exclusive Tecmo Madison Major Qualifying Tournament, the winner of Tundra Bowl V gets:
*FREE LIFETIME entry to Tundra Bowl VI
*FREE entry to Tecmo Madison XIV
*A travel stipend ($$$) to help assist in getting you to TMXIV
*One guaranteed streamed game at TMXIV, viewed by THOUSANDS worldwide
Of note, players who finish in the top 4 of Tundra Bowl V will get a guaranteed Top 6 region seed at Madison. The Tundra Bowl V winner will get an even better seeding, with preferred placement into regions.
Doors open at 10AM, and the tourney starts at 11AM on Saturday, Jan. 27th, 2018 at The Watering Hole in Green Bay, WI. Registration is $40, and includes a Tundra Bowl T-Shirt, pack of 1991 NFL cards, and entry to win fabulous door prizes, including an autographed Henry Ellard jersey! CHECK OUT THE REST OF OUR PRIZES HERE!!
Make sure to complete your registration with PayPal to lock down your spot at Tundra Bowl V! We are soft-capping the player pool at 96 participants! Last year, we gave away nearly $2,000 in cash and prizes at the tournament!
Remember, as an exclusive Tecmo Madison Major Qualifying Tournament, the winner of Tundra Bowl V gets:
*FREE LIFETIME entry to Tundra Bowl VI
*FREE entry to Tecmo Madison XIV
*A travel stipend ($$$) to help assist in getting you to TMXIV
*One guaranteed streamed game at TMXIV, viewed by THOUSANDS worldwide
Of note, players who finish in the top 4 of Tundra Bowl V will get a guaranteed Top 6 region seed at Madison. The Tundra Bowl V winner will get an even better seeding, with preferred placement into regions.
WELCOME TO TUNDRABOWL.COM!
Welcome to our Tecmo Super Bowl tournament page - home of the Tundra Bowl and all related news!
For those not familiar with us, we host the world's largest Tecmo Super Bowl Qualifying Tournament every January in Green Bay, Wisconsin. With over 135 unique competitors over the last five years, and increased participation and audience each year of our existence, our sixth installment looks to be the grandest event yet!
For those not familiar with us, we host the world's largest Tecmo Super Bowl Qualifying Tournament every January in Green Bay, Wisconsin. With over 135 unique competitors over the last five years, and increased participation and audience each year of our existence, our sixth installment looks to be the grandest event yet!
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HISTORICAL TOURNAMENTS
TUNDRA BOWL IOur first ever Tundra Bowl tournament, held in Green Bay, WI in January of 2014 at The Watering Hole.
TUNDRA BOWL IVSetting an attendance record for the third year in a row, Tundra Bowl IV had the most talented pool of players yet.
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TUNDRA BOWL IICapping out at just shy of 50 people, with great media coverage, this tournament was held in January of 2015.
TUNDRA BOWL VFor the fourth year in a row, a new champion was crowned...this time from NY! Innovation and talent aplenty at TBV.
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TUNDRA BOWL IIIOur largest Tundra Bowl pool yet, with players from four states, it was held in January of 2016.
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