2025 World Championship Weekend - Floor Judge Applications
| Organizer: | Star City Games |
|---|---|
| Judge manager: | Jared Sylva |
| Event type: | World Championship |
| REL: | Professional |
| Format: | Mixed Formats |
| Event date(s): | Nov. 14, 2025-Nov. 16, 2025 |
| Location: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Venue: | Philadelphia Convention Center 1101 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
| Applications accepted through: |
Aug. 11, 2025
(Anywhere on Earth)
Applications closed 8 days ago |
Event Information
Thank you for your interest in applying for a Floor Judge role at World Championship Weekend. Below, you will find all the information you’ll need to apply. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at judge@starcitygames.com. We look forward to working with you!
SCG JUDGE DISCORD
We will be utilizing the SCG Judge Discord for event information and updates as well providing more direct access to our staff before, during, and after events.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants must be Level 1+ at the time of application. Please complete all questions to the best of your ability. Note that Floor Judges are not eligible for travel sponsorship.
The application window for this event will close at 11:59 PM Pacific time on Monday, August 15th, 2025.
EVENT INFORMATION
2025 World Championship Weekend will take place on November 14th-16th, 2025 at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
- Floor Judge (3 Day) - $975 and one (1) box of Super Slam
- Floor Judge (2 Day) - $650 and one (1) box of Super Slam
- Game Attendent (3 Day) - $975 and one (1) box of Super Slam
- Prize Wall (3-Day) - $975 and one (1) box of Super Slam
If you anticipate being unable to arrive on time or are requesting special accommodation for the beginning or end of your shifts, please contact us at judge@starcitygames.com.
AVAILABLE ROLES AND COMPENSATION
Floor Judge (3 Day) - $975 and one (1) boxes of current set
Floor Judge (2 Day) - $650 and one (1) boxes of current set
Floor Judges must be Level 1+. Floor Judge shifts last approximately ten hours with a 1-hour lunch break. Floor Judges make up the backbone of the event staff and have more certainty on the end time of their shift.
Approximate shift times:
- Friday – 8:30 am – 6:30 pm or 11:00 am - Close
- Saturday – 8:30 am – 6:30 pm or 11:00 am - Close
- Sunday – 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Judges for Two (2) days will work either Friday & Saturday or Saturday & Sunday. There are application questions to indicate your availability.
Game Attendent (3 Day) - $975 and one (1) boxes of current set
Game Attendents assist Coverage with spotting at feature matches. This position requires strong attention to detail and comfort interacting with high profile players.
Approximate shift times:
- Friday – Start of Broadcast to End of Broadcast
- Saturday – Start of Broadcast to End of Broadcast
- Sunday – Start of Broadcast to End of Broadcast
Prize Wall (3-Day) - $975 and one (1) boxes of current set
Prize Wall shifts last approximately ten hours with a 1-hour lunch break. Prize Wall staff focus on serving players redeeming their Prize Wall tickets for special prizes.
Approximate shift times:
- Friday - 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Saturday - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm or 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Sunday - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
EXPECTATIONS
Judges at Star City Games events are expected to positively contribute to the atmosphere of the event. They should behave in a professional manner at all times and constructively engage with players and other staff to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all attendees. Judges are expected to arrive on time and in appropriate attire to begin judging at the start of their assigned shifts.
Judges are expected to prepare for each event by reviewing the Tournament Rules and Policy, Comprehensive Rules, and Penalty Guidelines. These documents can be found at the Flesh and Blood Rules and Policy Center.
UNIFORM
Judges at 2025 World Championship Weekend should bring their own Flesh and Blood judge shirt. If you do not have one, one will be provided for you. For the rest of your uniform, please arrive with black pants and black, comfortable shoes. We ask that you do not wear a hat or other prominent accessories while on shift.
During breaks, or any other time that a judge is off duty, we suggest that you remove or cover your Staff Shirt to indicate you are not available.
If you have concerns, or religious reasons that our dress code is an issue for you, please reach out so we can discuss accommodations.
CONTRACT AND TAX INFORMATION
Judges are independent contractors and will be required to sign an event contract for their work at SCG CON. Compensation for judges that are residents of the United States will be provided in the form of a check at the conclusion of your final shift of the weekend or mailed to your address following the event. International judges will receive their compensation in the form of a PayPal payment the week following the event instead. All Judges are required to submit a valid US tax form (W-9 or W-8 BEN) to Star City Games, to receive compensation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Floor Judge Applications for 2025 World Championship Weekend will close at 11:59 PM (Pacific) on Monday, August 11th, 2025.
Offers for Floor Judge positions at 2025 World Championship Weekend will be sent on or before Friday, August 15th, 2025.
Judges wishing to apply for this event after the application window has closed should email judge@starcitygames.com. Please note that late applications will be considered at a lower priority than those received during the official application window.
Up to date information on 2025 World Championship Weekend will be posted at TBD.