We sang the doom and gloom of the "Great Retirement", but let's highlight some of the players that returned last year during the previous Splatoon 3 NA League season in this article! www.splatoonstronghold.com/beep-news/a-... #compsplatoon

Have you heard of the legendary team with internet so inconsistent, they made it their branding? We took some time with bsky.app/profile/mcdo... to talk about the SBA, friendships, their start in the Competitive Splatoon scene, and more! Check it out here! youtu.be/PorC9NhhxFU

Welcome back to the global stage! The most talked-about event of 2025, the Splat World Series, returns for a 2026 season. Are you prepared for the highest level of #compsplatoon? #sws26 Catch the latest: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/splat-w...

Nintendo announced the return of the Splatoon 3 North American League for spring 2026, making a few adjustments along the way. Shortly after, Version 11.1.0 released, with buffs, nerfs, and X Battle adjustments. Updates: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/na-leag...

Dapple Productions revived their tournament major, 20XX, for Series 6 and brought hype to the scene for a two-day event. Amid several teams going undefeated on Day 1, who made their way to the top? Read at: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/20xx-se...

The dust has cleared following the SendouQ Season 10 Finale! Read on for the highlights from this event and see which teams scored the bronze, silver, and gold! Relive the moment: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/sendouq...

Spring is around the corner! Does the fresh air have you wanting to get out and travel? We've got a write-up of LANs taking place in the next two months for you! Find out what's happening: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/march-a...

If you're a graphic designer wanting to lend a hand to the community, consider applying for Splatoon Stronghold's Production Team! We are looking for folks interested in creating article headers, stream overlays, branding, and much more! www.splatoonstronghold.com/volunteer

Splatoon Stronghold is excited to announce its newest community resource--an interactive map showing you where the nearest upcoming LANs are taking place! Finding a LAN has never been easier! #splatoon #compsplatoon Read more: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/lan-map...

Signups for Season 6 of the Stronghold Beginner's Academy are now open! If you want an easy way to get started in Competitive Splatoon, apply now at www.splatoonstronghold.com/academy

We are now LIVE with the Stronghold Beginners Academy All-Stars Tournament! Check out the streams here: www.twitch.tv/splatoonstro... www.youtube.com/@splstrong

The talent at the Stronghold Beginners Academy has been hard at work to create something special, so we put together a trailer to show you what we've been working on! Check out our video in the comments!

Ready for the Battleground? Join us for the Splatoon 3 Open Bracket at Midwest Battleground 2026! Late registration is LIVE—secure your spot before prices jump again! Register here: www.start.gg/tournament/m...

As Stronghold continues to grow, we want to be transparent with the community we serve. Every month we will publish a report on Stronghold about our growth, funds usage, project updates, issues we're working on, and how the community can help us. www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/monthly...

Splatoon 3's Version 11.0.0 update makes flow state and aura farming a real mechanic, among a host of other changes. Meanwhile, LUTI prepares a comeback with Season 17. Patch impressions and FAQs here: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/version...

The great retirement is upon us... Who is a player you are going to miss watching? Check out our article in the comments.

SBA Showcase Season 5 Highlight Reel Want to see the best moments from our recent Academy Showcase tournament? Catch the highlights from the event, featuring the teams that graduated in Season 4 of the Stronghold Beginner's Academy, in our video below! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgCT...

All of the games streamed from the Season 5 Academy Showcase livestream are now available on our YouTube channel! You can find the playlist here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... Or on our website at: splatoonstronghold.com/videos

As Stronghold continues to grow, we want to be transparent with the community we serve. Every month we will publish a report on Stronghold about our growth, funds usage, project updates, issues we're working on, and how the community can help us. www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/monthly...

Are you resolving to visit more LANs in 2026? Here are the January and February events in one place--whether you just want to hang out, or try qualifying for the LAN Championship Showdown! #compsplatoon Find LANs near you: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/january...

What happens when Splatoon's TOs and staff play in tournaments and the players commentate? Raise 4 RAICES put TOs up front to raise funds for charity and give them a chance in the spotlight! How much was raised for RAICES? www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/raise-4-raices-2025

With the Playoffs closing out the end of the 2025 Splatoon 3 North American League, Splatoon Stronghold debuts a new article format style! An updated look just in time for the best Splatoon action! Read on: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/the-spl...

SuperJump 7, IPL's Splatoon 3 major, witnessed the closest game Splatoon has ever seen, and may ever see again. Mere frames determined who won Grand Finals. Highlights from the highest level of Splatoon awaits! Need to know who was victorious? www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/superju...

As Stronghold continues to grow, we want to be transparent with the community we serve. Every month we will publish a report on Stronghold about our growth, funds usage, project updates, issues we're working on, and how the community can help us. www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/monthly...

You've seen our organizers bring you the finest events, but how well do they fare when you flip the script? Meet R4R: An event ft all contributors to the comp community as the players televised to fundraise for @raicestexas.bsky.social mission to help immigrants! youtu.be/NWxEw2QdkS0 #compsplatoon

The Splatoon Beginners Academy has allowed many new players to get a feel for the competitive scene. We sat down with Ariikitty to talk about her experiences in Season 0 and what it's been like to play on a team. Check it out at youtu.be/NlTei-xFRng

The SendouQ Season 9 Finale just concluded, and there's much to take in! Discover the highlights from this event and see which teams scored the bronze, silver, and gold! Catch the recap at www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/sendouq...

The final week of the Splatoon 3 North American League's Regular Season is here! It's the last chance for teams to fight for the last spot in the Top 8 for the Playoffs! Which teams qualified? www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/splatoo...

It's the penultimate week of the Splatoon 3 North American League Regular Season! This week: game fives, Grand Finals Reset, and the fastest match we've seen yet. Catch up on the action: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/splatoo...

REQUESTING ALL GAS!!! 🔥🔥🔥 My team has been working on a Coach Training Program, and now we need to hear from YOU! 🫵 To gauge community interest in coaching and to help us know what kind of program people want to see, we made this short, 5 minute interest form! forms.gle/CUW5qC2FDZYA...

The NA League is already speculating who will qualify for the Playoffs. This week's Top 8 has shaken up the points, but is it enough to dethrone teams from the running? This week's winner was... www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/splatoo...

SBA Showcase Season 3 Highlight Reel Want to see the best moments from our recent Academy Showcase tournament? Catch the highlights from the event, featuring the teams that graduated in Season 4 of the Stronghold Beginner's Academy, in our video below! www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG3O...

As Stronghold continues to grow, we want to be transparent with the community we serve. "There have been ongoing discussions about how to best optimize our organization structure as we experience growing pains the larger Stronghold becomes." www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/monthly...

Staff Leak #2: Project Venture Curious what we have planned? In this Staff Leak, we give supporters a preview of what to expect for an upcoming project from our Content Team. Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/staff-... Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/i/IG2G81O5CCW

Looking to attend a Splatoon LAN but unsure where or when the next ones take place? November 2025 through January 2026 has plenty of LANs to start planning for! Find LANs near you: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/upcomin...

For years, you've asked us for individual sets. Today, we're happy to give them to you. Welcome to IPL Sets, Inkling Performance Labs' newest YouTube channel - our attempt at creating a central hub for competitive Splatoon 3 sets! Announcement Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=79v5...

November is the final month for the Splatoon 3 NA League Regular Season! Teams battle for their fifth weekly score--the minimum required to be eligible for the Playoffs. Who showed up this week? www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/splatoo...

All of the games streamed from the Season 4 Academy Showcase livestream are now available on our YouTube channel! You can find the playlist here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... Or on our website at: splatoonstronghold.com/videos

Splatoween weekend brought thrills, chills, and plenty of Competitive Splatoon action to the North American League! Silly and serious, and everything in-between. Read the Top 8 rundown at www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/splatoo...

The Splatoon 3 North American League is halfway over! New faces are still showing up in the Top 8 stream, putting up a fight to qualify for the Playoffs in December. This week's winners are... www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/splatoo...

Oktofest, Europe's newest Splatoon LAN, takes place between October 25 - 26, 2025! The experience promises high quality and more than just Splatoon for attendees. If you can't attend, the tournament will also be streamed! Find details at www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/oktofes...

The Regular Season of the Splatoon 3 North American League continues! Teams new and returning to the Top 8 clashed for the highest points to qualify for the Playoffs! Catch up at www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/splatoo...

Do you have an idea for content and want to see it made by Stronghold? Now you have that option! With the Splatoon Stronghold Content Submission form, anyone can submit content ideas for Stronghold to create videos on! Check it out here: forms.gle/sTREcZmrVasi...

The Stronghold Beginners Academy Season 4 Showcase is now live! You can watch the live stream on Twitch and YouTube to see these new teams showcase their skills! YouTube: youtube.com/@splstrong Twitch: twitch.tv/splatoonstro...

Signups for Season 5 of the Stronghold Beginner's Academy are now open! Learn more or apply today at www.splatoonstronghold.com/academy

The Regular Season of the Splatoon 3 North American League has begun! Teams battled it out to earn the first points toward eligibility for the Playoffs in December! Read more: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/splatoo...

Looking to get or give an analysis of Splatoon gameplay? The Splatoon Peer Review Server is a Discord server that welcomes advice from players of any skill level, toward a goal of expanding the community's teamwork. Read more: www.splatoonstronghold.com/guides/the-s...

The second Splatoon 3 North American League Preseason event wrapped up! Hype moments, new firsts, new hosts, and more in store as the Preseason comes to a close. Read up on the event at www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/splatoo...

Inkling Performance Labs' quarterly Splatoon 3 major, SuperJump 6, took place between September 20-21, 2025. Many top level teams locked in to fight for the gold, but only one could take home the victory! Find your winners at www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/superju...

The first of Nintendo's Splatoon 3 North American League events have concluded! With several hours of Splatoon 3 content, there's plenty to recap. The latest from September 19 and 20: www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/splatoo...