2026 Tournament (Orlando, FL)

Updated scores are below. If you have questions about your scores, please reach out to info@southernfriedpoetryslam.com.

Bout draw is complete! Check the official line up below, and teams/indies, please make sure you check your bout locations.

Tuesday, June 9

#ReviveZora Kickoff | 7PM – 9:30PM

Eatonville Library
200 E Kennedy Blvd
Eatonville, FL

Early Bird Open Mic | 9:30PM – 11:30PM

Denton Johnson Community Center
400 Ruffel St.
Suite A
Eatonville, FL 32751

Wednesday, June 10

Check-In / Team Registration / Host City Volunteer Orientation (Non-public event) | 9AM – 12PM

Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32803

Southern Fried Opening Ceremony (Mandatory Orientation)
12PM – 1:30PM

Bout Volunteer Orientation / Late Registration / Florida Prize Tour
1:30PM – 3PM

Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32803

Preliminary Bouts 1–4 | 6PM – 8PM
(Please check the bout draw document for your team/indie locations)

Embassy Suites
191 E Pine St
Orlando, FL 32801

City Arts
39 S Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801

Preliminary Bouts 5-8 | 8:30PM – 10:30PM
(Please check the bout draw document for your team/indie locations)

Embassy Suites
191 E Pine St
Orlando, FL 32801

City Arts
39 S Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801

Hip-Hop Open Mic | 11PM – 1AM

Jenny’s Eat, Drink & Socialize
595 W. Church St.
Suite E
Orlando, FL 32801

Thursday, June 11

Slammasters Meeting (Non-public event) | 10AM – 11AM

Orlando Public Library
101 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801

Workshops A | 11AM – 12:30PM

Orlando Public Library
101 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801

Workshops B | 11AM – 12:30PM

Orlando Public Library
101 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801

Nerd Slam | 3PM – 5PM

Tech Hub
36 W Pine St
Orlando, FL 32801

Preliminary Bouts 9–12 | 6PM – 8PM
(Please check the bout draw document for your team/indie locations)

Embassy Suites
191 E Pine St
Orlando, FL 32801

City Arts
39 S Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801

Preliminary Bouts 13–16 | 8:30PM – 10:30PM
(Please check the bout draw document for your team/indie locations)

Embassy Suites
191 E Pine St
Orlando, FL 32801

City Arts
39 S Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801

Erotic Slam | 11PM – 1AM

Neveyah Sushi & Thai
100 S Eola Dr, Ste 105
Orlando, FL

Friday, June 12

Slammasters Meeting (Non-public event) | 10AM – 11AM

Orlando Public Library
101 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801

Workshops C | 11AM – 12:30PM

Orlando Public Library
101 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801

Workshops D | 11AM – 12:30PM

Orlando Public Library
101 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801

Haiku Death Match | 1PM – 3PM |

Orlando Public Library
101 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801

Monologue Slam | 3PM – 5PM

Orlando Public Library
101 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801

Preliminary Bouts 17–20 | 6PM – 8PM
(Please check the bout draw document for your team/indie locations)

Embassy Suites
191 E Pine St
Orlando, FL 32801

City Arts
39 S Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801

Preliminary Bouts 21–24 | 8:30PM – 10:30PM
(Please check the bout draw document for your team/indie locations)

Embassy Suites
191 E Pine St
Orlando, FL 32801

City Arts
39 S Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801

LGBTQIA+ Open Mic | 11PM – 1AM

City Arts
39 S Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801

Underground Slam (Non-public event) | 11:30PM – 1:30AM

Jenny’s Eat, Drink & Socialize
595 W. Church St.
Suite E
Orlando, FL 32801

Saturday, June 13

Community Service (Non-public event) | 9AM – 10:30AM

JB Callahan Community Center
101 N Parramore Ave.
#1713
Orlando, FL 32801

Cookout (Non-public event) | 11AM – 3PM

JB Callahan Community Center
101 N Parramore Ave.
#1713
Orlando, FL 32801

Slammasters vs. Rookies Slam | 1PM – 3PM

JB Callahan Community Center
101 N Parramore Ave #1713
Orlando, FL 32801

Final Stage & Celebration | 6PM – 12AM

DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando
60 S Ivanhoe Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32804

Sunday, June 14

Slam Family Brunch (Non-public event) | 11AM – 2PM

Outpost Neighborhood Tavern
227 N Eola Dr.
Orlando, FL 32801

Please make sure to pay your membership dues. Your registration doesn’t count until your dues are paid.

View Tournament Rules

Team Registrations

1. oh, sNAP – Indianapolis, IN
2. Spellbound Poetry Slam – Richmond, VA
3. Rich INK – Richmond, VA
4. Slam Connection – Williamsburg, VA
5. Bx3 Poetry Slam – San Antonio, TX
6. Outlaws – Rock Hill, SC
7. Orlando Poetry Slam – Orlando, FL
8. T.H.E.M – Miami, FL
9. Detour Slam Team – Fayetteville, NC
10. Goosebumps Slam – Dallas, TX
11. Tribe Slam Team – Columbia, SC
12. Verb Benders – Norfolk, VA
13. New Jeru – Rahway, NJ
14. Exit 36 – Pompano Beach, FL
15. Bull City Slam Team – Durham, NC
16. HuSTLe City – St. Louis, MO
17. GrowHouse – Tampa, FL
18. Pure Ink – Buffalo, NY
19. Lemon Pepper Poetry Slam – Little Rock, AR
20. Beasts of the Mountain – Asheville, NC
21. Say What – Greenville, SC
22. Burn Beautiful – Pensacola, FL
23. Loc’d and Loaded – Greensboro, NC
24. Breaking Bad Poetry – DeLand, FL
25. The Nuyorican Poets Cafe – Bronx, NY
26. Charm City Slam – Baltimore, MD
27. No Philter – Philadelphia, PA
28. Verbal Slap – New Haven, CT
29. Da Poetry Lounge – Los Angeles, CA
30. Urban Echo Slam – Detroit, MI
31. The Saint Louis Poetry Slam – St. Louis, MO
32. The Collective – Chicago, IL

Wait List

1. Detroit Echo – Detroit, MI
2. Fountain City Poets – Kansas City, MO
3. Slam Nubian – Florence, SC

Indie Registrations

1. Dove Dupree – Moore, SC
2. Sahn – Moore, SC
3. Patricia – Hampton, VA
4. Terra Leigh – Newport News, VA
5. Caleb – Kissimmee, FL
6. Katherine Rose – Lillington, NC
7. Marie Brown – Houston, TX
8. G. Y. E. X. P. – Newport News, VA
9. Andrew Gomez – Miami, FL
10. Law Bullock – Fayetteville, NC
11. Shai Moonlight – Columbia, SC
12. Rick Writes – Tampa Bay, FL
13. Simran Chugani – Orlando, FL
14. Serene Cannon – Daytona Beach, FL
15. Jazz – Tampa, FL
16. David Omega – Austin, TX
17. Devon Taylor – Charlotte, NC
18. “Thee” Charles Hines – Tampa, FL
19. Breeze the Poet – Richmond, VA
20. Brooks – Tampa, FL
21. Jerri Hardesty – Brierfield, AL
22. Cassandra IsFree – Norfolk, VA
23. Moe Flowz – Richmond, VA
24. Oak Morse – Fort Lauderdale, FL
25. The Vampire Claire LaFontaine – Stone Mountain, GA
26. Will Allen – Baltimore, MD
27. RJMC – Detroit, MI
28. J.B. Stone – Buffalo, NY
29. Lady K – Fresno, CA
30. John Burke – Jersey City, NJ
31. Rieka Speaks – Portland, OR
32. Marley Quinn – Greenville, SC

Wait List

1. Bryan Beechaum – Petersburg, VA
2. Peace Bell – Detroit MI
3. Brazy Blanco – Bronx, NY
4. Maestro DeSean – Long Beach, CA
5. Gwen Cee – Louisville, KY
6. ChloeSpoken – Spearfish, SD
7. PAGES MATAM – Los Angeles, CA
8. Travis Little – Houston, TX
9. SUPREME – New Orleans, LA
10. Paion – Kissimmee, FL
11. Jamal STEELE – Jacksonville, FL
12. Angel Rose – Peoria, IL
13. J Howls da 1st – Brandon, FL
14. Don Lyrics – Chicago, IL
15. JuCorie Jones – Peoria, FL

Embassy Suites in Downtown Orlando

191 E Pine St
Orlando, FL 32801

How much is parking for guests?

Parking for guests is $16/day.

Is there a shuttle bus or transportation that goes directly from OIA (airport)?

We do not have a shuttle to Orlando International Airport but taxi is about $55, Uber/Lyft about $35.

Do you do incidental holds of any kind, and if so, how much?

Yes, $40 per night.

Can non-guests park in your lot and pay, and if so, what would the rate be for that?

Yes, surface lot across the street can be paid by individual not staying at the hotel. They have hourly rates, through hotel it’s $30 unlimited exit/re-entry if guest goes on own max is $40-$45 per day (varies). Guests can also pay at front desk and get $30 discount. Reminder street parking is free after 6pm daily and all day Sunday.

 

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