Fort Worth Comedy Competition - Preliminary Round FIVE

Fort Worth Comedy Competition - Preliminary Round FIVE10 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 Tonight10 comics, 4-minute sets each3 judges scoring on the published rubricAudience ranked-ballot voteTop 2 comics advance to semifinalsAbout the CompetitionThe 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 LevelsGENERAL ADMISSION (GA)$15 per personCome for the laughs.GA Includes:General admission seatingFirst come, first served seatingFull access to the show18+ comedy club atmosphere with full bar & food availableNo frills. Just a great comedy show.VIP TICKET$25 per personUpgrade your night.VIP Includes:Reserved VIP seatingBetter sightlines closer to the stagePriority seating before General AdmissionFaster service accessLimited 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 8:00pm2 Drink Minimum Per PersonThe show is for 18+. Must present IDs at the door.The show runs for 90 minutes long.Garage…