Low Ink April 2026's Alpha Bracket is live.
Talent:
@sasuinurpants.bsky.social @noxraven42.bsky.social
@topicaltoo.bsky.social @popgun.bsky.social
Streamer:
@popgun.bsky.social
π΄ www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7QF...
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The final qualifier for #sws26 Global Gauntlet #1 is underway.
π @popgun.bsky.social & @sasuinurpants.bsky.social
π₯@elymental.bsky.social
twitch.tv/iplsplatoon
youtube.com/live/Fc58_jC...
This time tomorrow, the last 3 tickets to the Global Gauntlet #1 finals will have been punched. And who better to cover those intense matches than @popgun.bsky.social and @sasuinurpants.bsky.social?
As for you: it's not too late to register -- seize the moment!
play.iplabs.ink/gg1q2 #sws26
#SWS26
NOT OFFICIAL / FA
Black background with white and neon blue/green text, promoting the Global Gauntlet and indicating a recap of the events. The right side, divided from the left by a blue "GG" banner, has a list of dates for each Global Gauntlet qualifier, with Qualifier 1 highlighted blue.
The first qualifier for the First Edition Global Gauntlet Finals has determined three of six Western teams advancing to the global stage, just the warmup leading to #sws26.
How many games ended in a knockout?! www.splatoonstronghold.com/news/sws26-r...
Two of the reigning SWS champions return for the Global Gauntlet alongside their new crew: meet EmpEror! #sws26
Lobster - S-BLAST '91
Naegora - Heavy Splatling
Neespa - Dapple Dualies
Chiaki - .96 Gal
3 spots left; can one of you take them down? Register β¬
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SOS 223 Winners!
Great White
π SoS Villains π π
π₯ Sun-Eater
π₯ Keyframe
Hammerhead
π₯ oce
Mako
π₯ Game & Washed
Lantern
π₯ WetUp
#SWS26
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Headed to #sws26 Global Gauntlet #1 from the first qualifier is Azure:
@xenithvee.bsky.social
@voltycarbone.bsky.social
@y0shell.bsky.social
@hexenhxn.bsky.social
Thunder
If you've what it takes to square up to them & AREA CUP's invitees, register for the 2nd qualifier: play.iplabs.ink/gg1q2
You either love E-liter, or really hate E-liter.
This past weekend was the first implementation of #sws26 's STRIKE/SELECT system with Global Gauntlet 1's first qualifier; here's how it went:
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SWS25's runner-up leader, Samurai Kasato returns for the GG1 Finals with a brand new roster:
Samurai Kasato - E-liter 4k
Suemaru - Flex Player
Zitachi - Flex Player
Nemu Ξ± - Nautilus 47
Who knows what surprises they will bring? #sws26
LAST CHANCE TO QUALIFY: play.iplabs.ink/gg1q2 #compsplatoon
The first Global Gauntletβs first of two qualifiers is underway. #compsplatoon
π΄ www.youtube.com/live/RqRB2l6...
π£ twitch.tv/iplsplatoon
ποΈ @cyrenbanshi.bsky.social @splatbooks.ink
π₯ @elymental.bsky.social
FTIU 100 Winners!
Gold Bracket
π AGENDA :trophy:
π₯ Star Cookie
π₯ Ancient Nightmare
Silver Bracket
π₯ HLG Gold
π₯ PACEMAKER
π₯ UnderSea Spectacle
Brone Bracker
π₯ CafΓ© Splat
π₯ InkΒ»95
π₯ Isengard
Congrats to Raffle Winners - Dubious Yakitori Steakhouse and malevolence
Star Cookie is able to sneak in a clam and close their set out in a clean 3-0! Tune in to GRAND FINALS coming up next!
πΊοΈ - twitch.tv/iplsplatoon
ποΈ - Sapph and Falco
Obsidian Moon blazes a path from checkpoint to goal to secure a 3-0 win in groups!
πΊοΈ - twitch.tv/iplsplatoon
ποΈ - Carnie and MrCheeseTiger
Crimson Raiders manages to pull out a narrow victory in the first game of FTIU 100! Come join us for the first FTIU hosted by IPL!
πΊοΈ - twitch.tv/IPLSplatoon
ποΈ- MrCheeseTiger and Carnie
Covering the first Global Gauntlet's first qualifier TOMORROW is none other than @cyrenbanshi.bsky.social and @splatbooks.ink.
It's not too late to register: play.iplabs.ink/gg1q1
Watch it live or compete on 2026.04.11 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 7pm CEST right here on IPL. #compsplatoon
Utopia, the T-7th placing team from SWS25 returns this year as an invitee of AREA CUP for the 1st Global Gauntlet.
Art - Mint Decavitator
Rubytan - Snipewriter 5H
Inaten - Zink Mini Splatling
Kashiwa - Slosher
Register for the 1st qualifier on 2026.04.11 at play.iplabs.ink/gg1q1 #compsplatoon
Swim or Sink 222 results:
Great White
π ηKINGη! π
π₯ BlankZ
π₯ yay
Hammerhead
π₯ The Jailers
Mako
π₯ Chips Ahoy!
Lantern
π₯ @los-inklings.bsky.social
We aren't gonna sugar coat it, this week saw the most impressive losers run in the history of Splatoon. Join @splatdroid.bsky.social as they discuss it, along with everything else in the last week of competitive Splatoon!
π youtu.be/mC_p4XKYpgo
We made a mistake in the graphic and apologize for this error: Shuma is the captain of ZEST.
Not if FLUE has anything to say about it.
Entering the 1st #sws26 Global Gauntlet's ring from AREA CUP's side is ZEST, featuring:
- Chocopero (Splattershot Pro)
- Shuma (Splash-o-Matic)
- Riukun (Heavy Splatling)
- Kou (Slosher)
Register for the upcoming qualifier on 2026.04.11 at play.iplabs.ink/gg1q1. #compsplatoon
From the Ink Up, the flagship division 7-11 tournament is now a part of IPL!
Sign up for our *100th* edition taking place this upcoming Friday evening, featuring extra prizes!
play.iplabs.ink/ftiu #compsplatoon
The first #sws26 Global Gauntlet's first qualifier is rapidly approaching. Don't miss out on your chance to qualify:
play.iplabs.ink/gg1q1
Saturday, April 11th @ 10am PT / 7pm CEST
#compsplatoon
Gamers for Giving 2026 is now live!
ποΈ @kyon2570.bsky.social & @neatounused.bsky.social
twitch.tv/iplsplatoon
Gamers Outreach Presents: Gamers for Giving 2026 - A Splatoon 3 Fundraiser Charity Tournament. 24 hours left until registration closes. Bracket: dapple.ink/gfg Dapple Productions, Inkling Performance Labs, and Gamers Outreach logos. #compsplatoon
There's 24 hours left to sign up for Gamers for Giving!
π§‘ dapple.ink/gfg
@dappleprod.bsky.social @gamersoutreach.org
This Sunday April 5th, we are collaborating with @dappleprod.bsky.social to host a Gamers for Giving fundraiser tournament for this amazing charity!
Bracket link: sendou.ink/to/3318/regi...
Tournament fundraiser link: tiltify.com/@dapple-prod...
Gamers Outreach, Join us to Help Others Level Up. A picture of an adult and kid playing video games in a hospital. #compsplatoon
What is Gamers Outreach, the host of the Gamers for Giving fundraiser?
@gamersoutreach.org is a charity that empowers hospitalized families through play. Their goal is to build a world where activity is easily prioritized as part of care. Video games are their tools of choice!