Fort Worth Comedy Competition - Preliminary Round ONE

Fort Worth Comedy Competition - Preliminary Round ONE

10 comics. Top 2 advance to semifinals.

The Fort Worth Comedy Competition starts here.

10 Fort Worth comics compete on stage at the Funky Room. Three judges score each performance on a published rubric, audience cast ranked ballots for their favorites, and the top 2 comics from this round advance to the semifinals.

This is round-one stakes. Comics bringing their A-game material, raw energy in the room, and a real chance to climb the bracket toward $10,000+ in prizes and a career-launching package.

60 comics will compete across six preliminary rounds. 12 will advance. 6 will make finals. 1 will win it all.

Be in the room when Fort Worth comedy makes history.

What's Happening Tonight

10 comics, 4-minute sets each

3 judges scoring on the published rubric

Audience ranked-ballot vote

Top 2 comics advance to semifinals

About the Competition

The Fort Worth Comedy Competition is the first-ever city-wide stand-up competition for Fort Worth comics. Hosted by Big Laugh Comedy Club, September 3 through November 7, 2026. The winner receives $2,500 cash, a multi-city headlining tour with Mason from The Looney Bin on the booking side, a headlining weekend at Big Laugh filmed as a 30-minute special, and an industry agent meeting.

Ticket Levels

GENERAL ADMISSION (GA)

$15 per person

Come for the laughs.

GA Includes:

General admission seating

First come, first served seating

Full access to the show

18+ comedy club atmosphere with full bar & food available

No frills. Just a great comedy show.

VIP TICKET

$25 per person

Upgrade your night.

VIP Includes:

Reserved VIP seating

Better sightlines closer to the stage

Priority seating before General Admission

Faster service access

Limited availability. Ideal for date night or small groups who want a better view.

Get your tickets now and get ready to laugh!

Doors open at 7:00pm | Show starts at 8:00pm

**2 Drink Minimum Per Person**

The show is for 18+. Must present IDs at the door.

The show runs for 90 minutes long.

Garage Parking Options

Available on weekdays and weekends - check rates

City Center Garage #2 - 400 Jones Street

The Tower Garage - 400 Taylor Street

Street Parking Options

Downtown parking meters are free every night after 6pm and on weekends!

Ticket Info

- 2 Drink Minimum per person

- 20% Gratiuty added to your bill

- First come, first serve GA and Preferred seating

- There are no refunds

- This event is 18 and up, valid ID required

- If you don't show up 20 MINUTES after the scheduled show time, you will forfeit your tickets

- No heckling or videos during the show, if you can't play nicely you will be asked to leave

- There is absolutely NO VIDEO RECORDING whatsoever

- No backpacks or other large bags allowed in venue

- No animals allowed in venue

- Make sure to have fun and be respectful during the show

Grab your tickets before you are stuck wishing you had. Get them now!