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

🔴 www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7QF...
🟣 www.twitch.tv/iplsplatoon

#compsplatoon

The final qualifier for #sws26 Global Gauntlet #1 is underway.

🎙 @popgun.bsky.social & @sasuinurpants.bsky.social
🎥@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...

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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 ⬇
#compsplatoon

SOS 223 Winners!

Great White
🏆 SoS Villains 😈 🏆
🥈 Sun-Eater
🥉 Keyframe

Hammerhead
🥇 oce

Mako
🥇 Game & Washed

Lantern
🥇 WetUp

#SWS26
NOT OFFICIAL / FA

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:

#compsplatoon

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 α - Nautilus 47

Who knows what surprises they will bring? #sws26

LAST CHANCE TO QUALIFY: play.iplabs.ink/gg1q2 #compsplatoon

The first Global Gauntlet’s first of two qualifiers is underway. #compsplatoon

🔴 www.youtube.com/live/RqRB2l6...
🟣 twitch.tv/iplsplatoon

🎙️ @cyrenbanshi.bsky.social @splatbooks.ink
🎥 @elymental.bsky.social

FTIU 100 Winners!

Gold Bracket
🏆 AGENDA :trophy:
🥈 Star Cookie
🥉 Ancient Nightmare

Silver Bracket
🥇 HLG Gold
🥈 PACEMAKER
🥉 UnderSea Spectacle

Brone Bracker
🥇 Café Splat
🥈 Ink»95
🥉 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!

📺️ - twitch.tv/iplsplatoon
🎙️ - Sapph and Falco

Obsidian Moon blazes a path from checkpoint to goal to secure a 3-0 win in groups!

📺️ - twitch.tv/iplsplatoon
🎙️ - 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!

📺️ - twitch.tv/IPLSplatoon
🎙️- 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
🏆 王KING王! 🏆
🥈 BlankZ
🥉 yay

Hammerhead
🥇 The Jailers

Mako
🥇 Chips Ahoy!

Lantern
🥇 @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!

🔗 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

IPLSplatoon - Twitch Gamers for Giving 2026 - Splatoon 3 Charity Tournament

Gamers for Giving 2026 is now live!

🎙️ @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!

🧡 dapple.ink/gfg

@dappleprod.bsky.social @gamersoutreach.org

Gamers for Giving 2026 - Splatoon 3 Charity Tournament --- LET'S HELP OTHERS LEVEL UP! Dapple Productions in collaboration with Inkling Performance Labs are hosting a Splatoon 3 tournament for the Gamers for Giving 2026 campaign! --- MARK THE DATE! April…

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!