One of the biggest Smash events on the yearly calendar has arrived with the tenth installment of the P-Tier tournament Genesis featuring hundreds of the top pros from around the world.
Genesis is one of Smash Ultimate’s biggest events and this year is no exception with the best players from North America, Europe and Japan converging on San Jose for what will be a weekend to remember.
The biggest name to look out for at this event from a historical standpoint will be none other than the Smash Ultimate GOAT himself, MkLeo. While Leo may not be the dominant win-everything pro he once was, his Genesis stats are on another level.
However, he’s not the only notable player in attendance.
Players to watch at Genesis X
Dating back to Smash 4 on Wii U, MkLeo has finished 1st in all but one iteration of the tournament, that being Genesis 7 where he came second to Zero Suit Samus sensation Marss.
With five Genesis titles under his belt, the Luminosity Gaming star will be looking to add another victory to his legacy, but it won’t be easy.
Four of the world’s top 5 players, Japanese Mr. Game & Watch Miya, Cloud icon FaZe Sparg0, fellow LG rival Sonix, and Europe’s Glutonny will be in attendance looking to capture glory.
Other key players include Shuton, Light, Tweek, Tea, Riddles, Zomba, Zackray, and Kola – and that’s only scratching the surface of this incredibly deep pool of competitors.
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Get ready for the next battle! @Genesis_Smash returns as NA's first premier tournament of the year! Featuring some the world's best from across the globe, duking it out once more. pic.twitter.com/i2qoCJ3oZd
— LumiRank (@LumiRank) January 20, 2024
Genesis X schedule
Genesis X kicks off bright and early at 10 am PST on Friday, February 16 with singles and doubles for both Melee and Ultimate. After the long day, top 12 for doubles will kick off at 6pm.
On Saturday, the competition heats up, with more matches starting at 10 am once more. Starting at 6 PM, the remaining 64 players will battle it out all the way down to the final 8.
Grand Finals Sunday commences with Ultimate’s Top 8 at 1 pm and Melee’s Top 8 closing the show at 6 pm.
How to watch Genesis X
The stream schedule for Genesis isn’t available just yet, but matches are expected to be broadcast on the Genesis Twitch channels which we’ve embedded below for your convenience.
Genesis X is shaping up to be one of the must-see events of 2024 and the year has only just begun. Can MkLeo capture yet another tournament? Will we see Sparg0 or Miya take their first major of the year?
Be sure to tune in and find out as all the action unfolds this weekend.