TF2 Coaching Central[liquid.tf] is announcing their twelfth North American Newbie 6s Cup, a learning experience and friendly tournament for people who are new to competitive 6v6.

Players with no to minimal competitive experience sign up to be placed in a team of six, led by experienced coaches who will teach the basics of the 6v6 format and help you learn the maps. Teams have a total of four weeks to learn and train together before facing off in a tournament with a prize pool of 18 keys for the winners and runners up and medals for all participants. TF2 Coaching Central's previous Newbie Cup events which have been running since 2021 have successfully prepared many players and teams to continue competitive play in RGL, the biggest North American TF2 league.

Signups are open now, and the deadline to apply to be placed on a team is December 12. Team and coach assignments will be made by December 14. Group stage tournament matches (with select matches casted live on Twitch by Fireside Casts) will be the weekend of January 10-11, 2026, with top teams moving on to the playoffs the following weekend.

Check out the Discord[liquid.tf] for more info. Whether you're looking to dip your toes in competitive TF2 or a more experienced player looking to mentor newbies, feel free to join the community - with learning resources and pickup games running daily, all skill levels are welcome!

It’s the month before Smissmas, and TF2Maps.net is proud to announce the return of their beloved 72 Hour Jam!

They're returning to support their friends over at Doctors Without Borders[www.doctorswithoutborders.org]. Anyone who donates $5 or more to the drive before January 14 is eligible to receive this year’s in-game charity medal. Click here to donate[tiltify.com]!

Additionally, you're able to earn a medal for sharing your creativity! Starting Friday, December 19, at 5:00pm UTC, you have 72 hours to make whatever Team Fortress 2 creation you can think of! Whether it be a map, asset, cosmetic, artwork… Anything goes as long as it's related to Team Fortress 2!

For more information, check out the thread on TF2Maps[tf2maps.net] or join the TF2Maps Discord[discord.com].

Jam on!