A fresh start: Re-Inspired Top-Level Talent. A picture of Splatoon 1 and 2 idols playing a video game on a couch with Captain Cuttlefish
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!
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Promo for the interview with McDonalds Wifi. The image is surrounded by a orange wavy banner with a picture of Splatville's train station in the middle. The left side is a picture of a container of fries with a Wifi symbol crossed out. Text above this reads "McDonalds Wifi." The right side of the image is a quote stating "The enemy team started cheering us on!"
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
Promo for the Splat World Series 2026, featuring a greyed-out four-panel image of each member of The Invincible Fleet Reimaru on the left. On the right is text saying, "Season Reveal", with the SWS 2026 logo.
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...
The Splatoon 3 North American League 2026 logo in front of the Undertow Spillway stage. White text below the logo states that the League is returning; in the top left corner, "...with Version 11.1.0" is written in white text over duct tape.
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...
Yellow background with black text and logos for Dapple Productions' 20XX Series 6 major and text stating that this image is for Splatoon Stronghold's recap article.
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...
Article header with the green SendouQ logo in the center, with text below it reading, "SendouQ Season 10 Finale Recap". The background is from Urchin Underpass.
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...
A green squid from Splatoon is in the center of a map, with dashed lines pointing to six different destination pins. Text at the bottom reads, "Upcoming March + April 2026 LANs".
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...
Artwork of Cas, Splatoon Stronghold's mascot, using the Booyah Bomb special while floating in the air. Text reads: "Looking for graphic designers to create article headers, stream overlays, branding and more!"
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
Like a magazine ad, a promotion for Splatoon Stronghold's interactive LAN map, with stickers saying "Wow!" and "New!". An orange world map takes up most of the area, with an Inkling and Octoling in swim form sitting in the bottom left corner, making travel plans to pins on the map.
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...
Promotional graphic for the Stronghold Beginners Academy All-Stars tournament. An orange balloon with the SBA logo with text to the right reading "Stronghold Beginners Academy." To the right of the text is Cas, Stronghold's mascot, sitting and holding a chump while a chump is on either side of her. On the bottom, text reads "Season 6 sign ups are live! splatoonstronghold.com/academy."
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
Promotional graphic for the Stronghold Beginners Academy All-Stars tournament. An orange balloon with the SBA logo with text to the right reading "Stronghold Beginners Academy". On the bottom, text reads "All-Stars Tournament now LIVE!, twitch.tv/splatoonstronghold, youtube.com/@splstrong"
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
youtu.be/wk3kjm0F0HY
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!
Midwest Battleground's logo in the middle of the graphic with a purple and yellow splatter surrounding the logo . The text above the logo reads "Splatoon 3 Open Bracket," while the text below the logo reads "March 6-8 / Lisle, Illinois, start.gg/midwest-battleground-2026.
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...
A promotional graphic for Splatoon Stronghold's February 2026 Monthly Report. The top reads "Monthly Report" in large blue and white text, followed by "February 2026" in orange. Below is a paragraph: "Learn about what Stronghold has been up to, how the organization is growing, and what we have planned." The URL "splatoonstronghold.com/news" is highlighted at the bottom in light purple. On the right, there's a cartoon Inkling character with blue and orange hair, holding a long scroll with a puzzled expression. The grayscale background features various Splatoon-themed gameplay scenes.
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...
Two minimally-colored Inklings holding fully-colored Dynamo Rollers in front of a graffiti'd wall, with sparkles above them. Above them, text reads, "Version 11.0.0: Hype Moments and Aura Update... and LUTI?!"
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.
Graphic for 'Tournament Highlights – Season 5' featuring bold orange and white text with a squid emblem on the left. The background shows a stylized, pixelated arena ceiling, with colorful paint splatters in red, teal, yellow, and purple at the corners, and diagonal black-and-orange caution tape-like banners with fictional text.
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...
Promotional graphic for the Stronghold Beginners Academy Showcase Event. A balloon with the SBA logo and bold red text reading 'VODs' is on the left. The main text says 'Stronghold Beginners Academy Showcase Event' in stylized fonts. At the bottom, it reads 'Now available on YouTube: @splstrong or splatoonstronghold.com/videos' with a colorful orange, purple, and blue abstract background.
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...
A purple squid from Splatoon is in the center of a map, with dashed lines pointing to six different destination pins. Text at the bottom reads, "January + February 2026 LANs".
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...
50+ Splatoon organization logos forms a rectangular border around a logo of an Inkling and Octoling's hands holding a plant. The plant is stylized text saying, "Raise 4 RAICES" and title text beneath the logo reads, "A Community Charity Tournament".
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
Article header with the Splatoon 3 North American League Playoffs logo in the center, with text reading, "RECAP". To the right of the logo is Splatoon Stronghold's mascot, an Inkling named Cas.
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
Article header with the green SendouQ logo in the center, with text below it reading, "SendouQ Season 9 Finale Recap". The background is from Urchin Underpass.
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...
Article header with the Splatoon 3 North American League logo in the center, with text reading, "Regular Season Week 8". A list of dates on the right marks every Saturday between Sept. 20 and Nov. 22, 2025.
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...
