DTN NYC

The Defend The North staff and family would like to thank everyone who reached out with concerns about the future of our event.

As of July 2, 2026, the retro organizer and DTN owners have mutually agreed to part ways professionally. Moving forward, Defend The North will once again be operated by @citiofbrass.

We are currently in the process of meeting with our venue and sponsors regarding plans for 2026 and 2027.

We appreciate everyone’s patience, support, and continued love for Defend The North.

Our reigning #DTNRetro 2025 Champion of Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, NDC | RFGF | @Rolento13 is coming to @EVO #EVO2026 with the sauce ! Nice kicks bro 👟👟

Our DTN Hall of Fame VIRTUA FIGHTER 5 Champion @TeamStrike1st @GentThief wins @ComboBreaker for his 2nd time ! Congrats to GT 🇺🇸

Today is on & poppin’ in #NewYork !

At the new home of #DTN2026 #DTNRetro2 #DefendTheNorth is NXT LEGACI EXPO at NXT LEGACI GAMING in Times Square NYC 🗽 One of our favorite legendary DEFEND THE NORTH cosplayers @SirJulius88 is appearing today 5/30/26 ! Come check out the event 🇺🇸 #SirJuliusCosplay #RedHood

200 West 41st Street , New York
Second Floor - 2pm to 9pm

#NXTLegaci #NXTLegaciExpo #NXTLegaciGaming #Cosplay

LEGACI EXPO is today at NXT LEGACI GAMING the new home of DTN 2026 aka DTN Retro 2 by #DefendTheNorth ! Times Square NYC 🗽Legendary voice actors & actresses will be appearing today 5/30/26 ! Come check out the event 🇺🇸 Gaming Tournaments, Cosplay, & more 👀

200 West 41st Street , New York
Second Floor - 2pm to 9pm

#NXTLegaci #NXTLegaciExpo #NXTLegaciGaming #NewYork