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COMEDIANS
GROUP D25:Eric Rodgers - @_ericrodgers - COTE D’IVOIRE
GROUP D26:Tim Lowe - @thetimlowe - England
GROUP D27:Rohan Mahashabde - @roshabde1- INDIA
GROUP D28:Bryan Villone - @bryanvillone - USA
GROUP D29:Cousin Kenny - @cousin_kenny_ - SPAIN
GROUP D30:Rebecca Cadiz - @rmcadiz- ANDALUSIA
ROUP D31:Brendan Smith - @probablybrendansmith - IRELAND
GROUP D32:Janmichael Conde - @jcondeman - CANADA
Head-to-Head Knockout Rounds. YOU Hold the Whistle.
This summer, over a million soccer fans are flooding New Jersey for the World Cup—but the real sudden-death drama is happening right here on the comedy stage.
Welcome to the World Cup of Comedy, the biggest, highest-stakes tournament in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut comedy scene. We’ve scouted the funniest and sharpest comedians from the region and thrown them into a brutal, World Cup-style Round of 32 showdown.
This show is the Group D Qualifier. Eight comics will enter the stage. After a ruthless gauntlet of head-to-head standup matches, only two will survive to advance to the massive Finals Show on July 9th at the Liberty Science Center.
How the Match Dynamics Work
This isn’t your average comedy show. This is rapid-fire, high-pressure, tactical standup competition:
The 3-minute Blitz: Comics go head-to-head in sudden-death pairs. Each comic gets exactly 3 minutes to deliver their best material.
The Comic Panel: A panel of comedian judges will break down the sets and deliver savage, hilarious feedback after each match.
The VAR (Voice of Audience Resounding): The judges can talk all they want, but the audience’s applause determines who advances. If there’s a dead tie, the judges' panel will break it. Your voice literally decides who stays and who goes home.
The Road to the Finals
The stakes couldn't be higher. The two surviving comics from this show's Group D Qualifier will punch their ticket to the Finals Show on July 9th at 8:00 PM, performing inside the iconic, 300-seat JDW Theater at the Liberty Science Center After Dark.
They’ll be competing for ultimate bragging rights, cash prizes, and a coveted 2026 residency with 6th Borough Comedy x LSC After-Dark.
Event Details
Where:O’Hara’s Downtown - 172 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
When: July 3rd - Doors open at 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
What to Expect: High-energy tournament vibes, relentless laughs, a pro judging panel, and a massive crowd deciding the fate of the scene's best comics.
Are you ready to play referee? Grab your tickets now, get your vocal cords warmed up, and come out to support your favorite comics. In a 3-minute knockout match, anything can happen!
Show producer's Instagram: @ibryy
Show Instagram: @6thboroughcomedy
VENUE SPONSOR
O’Hara’s Downtown is a cozy, neighborhood sports bar and gastropub with a amazing atmosphere and a great outdoor patio. Known for craft cocktails, loaded burgers (including A1 Wagyu and Smash burgers), Philly egg rolls, and coastal dishes like fish tacos and seafood
Venue’s Instagram: @oharasjc
Venue’s Website: oharasjc.com
Terms:
Ages 18+ - contact us for exceptions.
Refunds will be honored up to 1 week before show date.
Ticket Holders can transfer tickets until June 27 2026 by contacting us here.
Seats are held until showtime at 8PM. We then reserve the right to give your spot away to the standby line.
NO item minimum spend for attendees.