Standemic is the only stand-up comedy competition where the audience decides the winner. We have 32 of the nation’s top touring comedians that will be competing in a March Madness style tournament to decide the top comedian. There are four brackets with eight comics each (South, Midwest, East, and West brackets).

The eight winners (elite eight) compete in the semi-finals in two (four comic) shows. The two winners will go to the finals and compete mano a mano for the $1000 prize. There are a total of 11 shows to watch over the weekend and the audience is in complete control of who advances. Each show is about 25 minutes, so watch all 11 or just as many as you can and enjoy the best stand-ups in the country perform their craft in these unprecedented times.