Tournament-Style Competitions
Nothing gets a room loud faster than a bracket on the wall and a rival team in the next match. Something New builds tournament-style competitions for corporate events across Los Angeles and Southern California with casual backyard games turned into a full-blown, MC-hosted championship, complete with a bracket, a crowd, and a winner everyone will be talking about on Monday.
We handle the setup, the hosting, and the hype. Your team just has to show up and pick a side.
The Energy Behind Every Match
Anyone can hand out a cornhole set. What makes a corporate tournament memorable is everything happening around it, including the buildup before a match, the comeback in round two, the tension heading into the final.
That's the part we design for. Every Something New tournament is run by a live host who keeps the bracket moving, builds energy around close matches, and turns a handful of simple games into a full team-building event your group is still talking about the next day.
Popular Tournament Competitions
We can run any single game as a standalone tournament, or combine a few into a rotating multi-station bracket for a larger corporate event. These four tournament games are the ones groups request most:
Cornhole Tournament
Everyone knows the game, but tournament play changes everything. What starts as a casual toss quickly turns into serious competition as teammates battle through the bracket, with every bag counting once the championship match rolls around.
Nerf Duel Tournament
A head-to-head Nerf blaster showdown, one-on-one, until someone comes out on top. It's fast, physical, and a little chaotic in the best way, this one turns quiet coworkers into full-on competitors by round two.
Pong Tournament
A tournament-style twist on a classic favorite. Players compete head-to-head, advancing through the bracket until a champion is crowned. It may look simple, but every shot becomes more important as the competition heats up.
Paper Airplane Tournament
Fold, launch, and compete. This tournament challenges participants to create the best paper airplane and advance through the bracket based on distance or accuracy. It's a fun, low-pressure competition that's accessible to everyone.
Benefits of Tournament-Style Competitions
Strengthens Team Communication
Boosts Employee Engagement
Improves Workplace Morale
Creates Lasting Team Connections
Bracket-style competitions encourage employees to strategize, cheer each other on, and communicate as a team in a relaxed, low-pressure setting outside the office.
The buildup of a live tournament: close matches, rounds progressing, a final on the line, it keeps employees engaged and invested from the first match to the last.
A fun, high-energy competition gives employees a break from the day-to-day, helping them recharge, laugh, and return to work feeling more motivated and appreciated.
A dramatic upset, a nail-biter final, or a surprise champion creates the kind of shared moment that keeps coming up in conversation long after the retreat ends.
Tournament-Style Competitions for Every Company
Small and Large Teams
Our experiences are built to scale seamlessly, whether you’re planning for a tight-knit team or a full-company celebration. Activities are structured to keep engagement consistent across group sizes, ensuring everyone is involved no matter the headcount.
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Multiple Length Options
Flexibility is built into every setup, allowing the experience to run smoothly in conference rooms, office spaces, or open outdoor venues. Each format is adapted to the environment while maintaining the same energy and flow.
Fun For All Ages
Every activity is designed to be simple, inclusive, and easy to enjoy regardless of age or role. The focus is on quick participation and shared fun, so everyone can jump in without barriers or learning curves.
How To Choose The Right Activities For Tournament-Style Competitions
When planning tournament-style activities for a company offsite or retreat, it's important to consider the goals of the event, the size of the group, the venue space, and your company culture. Some teams thrive on high-energy, competitive brackets that push friendly rivalry and teamwork, while others do better with a lighter, more social format where the games are just an excuse to hang out. Choosing a tournament format and game lineup that matches the tone and purpose of the retreat helps create a more engaging experience for everyone involved.
Partner With Us
At Something New, we help companies create engaging offsite experiences that bring employees together through hosted, tournament-style entertainment. Our team works closely with clients to design a competition lineup and bracket format that aligns with their retreat goals while creating moments employees genuinely enjoy.
From planning and game selection to live hosting and bracket management, we make the process seamless from start to finish. Whether you're organizing a small team retreat, a leadership getaway, or a large-scale corporate offsite, we bring tournament-style competitions that strengthen company culture, encourage collaboration, and make your event stand out.
Delivering Tournament-Style Competitions in Los Angeles and Southern California
Something New runs tournament-style competitions for companies throughout LA and Southern California - offices, event venues, rooftops, and outdoor spaces alike. If there's room for a cornhole board or a folding table of pong cups, we can build a tournament around it.
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