CDE Lightband Powers Sixth Annual F2CON Gaming Conference in Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Online

Clarksville, TN – Gaming followers, prepare—CDE Lightband’s F2CON: Game on 100 Gig is again and greater than ever! The area’s premier gaming conference kicks off its sixth annual occasion this weekend, September fifth–seventh, 2025, on the Wilma Rudolph Event Center in Liberty Park, bringing collectively professional gamers, informal avid gamers, and households for 3 days of nonstop motion.

What started six years in the past as a neighborhood partnership between CDE Lightband, Clarksville Parks & Recreation, and Visit Clarksville has now grown right into a nationally acknowledged occasion, drawing gamers from throughout 21 states. Competitors will battle for glory and a $10,000 pot bonus in tournaments spanning a number of titles, all powered by CDE Lightband’s ultra-fast gigabit web—guaranteeing zero lag when it issues most.

“This is our 6th annual F2CON, a weekend of gaming and tournaments designed to showcase the power of our Internet service. We started this six years ago as a partnership with Visit Clarksville and the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department. I wanted a fun, engaging way to highlight our Internet, and gaming was the perfect fit. Parks and Rec was looking for activities to engage young people on weekends, and it aligned perfectly,” said Christy Batts, CDE Lightband Chief Broadband Officer.

As the occasion grew, Visit Clarksville joined in to broaden the regional attain. Now, gamers are coming from throughout the nation—this yr we’ve opponents from 21 states staying in our group and gaming on our Internet,” Batts mentioned.

One of probably the most anticipated moments of the weekend occurs Saturday at midday, when Austin Peay State University’s Govs Gaming makes its esports debut in opposition to Middle Tennessee State University in a four-versus-four Tekken 8 showdown. The successful crew will declare bragging rights, a championship trophy, and $2,500 towards their membership finances. Fans can watch dwell on the Wilma Rudolph Event Center or cheer on the Govs at a campus watch get together in APSU’s Morgan University Center.

“From the very beginning, I wanted to have a tournament within the tournament and get Austin Peay involved. This is the first year APSU has had a strong gaming team, and we brought them in. They even helped bring Middle Tennessee State University on board. So tomorrow at noon, we’ll see another battle between APSU and MTSU to find out if the results match last weekend’s. There’s definitely a bit of a rivalry building—absolutely,” commented Batts.

But F2CON isn’t only for hardcore opponents. Families and informal avid gamers alike will discover lots to get pleasure from, from free play areas and cosplay contests to meals vehicles and native recreation retailer distributors. Kids 12 and underneath can dive into the motion without spending a dime, whereas mother and father pay simply $5. Whether you’re chasing prize cash or just on the lookout for a protected, family-friendly surroundings to play, there’s one thing for everybody.

Doors open Saturday from 10:00am to 10:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am to five:00pm. Don’t miss your likelihood to be a part of Clarksville’s largest gaming occasion of the yr.

“Come out and enjoy it! There’s plenty of casual gaming if you just want to hang out—bring your kids and let them have fun in a safe environment. For serious gamers, there’s still time to register for some of the scheduled tournaments,” mentioned Batts. “Check out F2Con.com for the full tournament lineup, or just come out and enjoy the experience.”

Game on, Clarksville—F2CON is right here, and the competitors is fierce!

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