World Cup of Comedy - Group C Standup Comedy at Link Studio JC

Group Stage C qualifier, the Tri-State’s top comics go head-to-head in rapid-fire stand-up comedy sprints at Porta in Jersey City, NJ at 6PM
About this Event

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 C 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.

COMEDIANS

GROUP C9:Mister Brian

GROUP C10: A.J. Ellis

GROUP C11:France

GROUP C12:Cate Esposito

GROUP C13:Yatin

GROUP C14:Michael Stamaria

GROUP C15:Adderlyn Lora

GROUP C16:Mike Bernardi

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 C Qualifier will punch their ticket to the 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.

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

Porta opened in 2014, the three-story restaurant includes one of the few rooftop spaces in the city, spanning an entire block with two full bars and dining. It has become a central hub for the city's faithful, New Yorkers looking to escape the boroughs, and people who just want to kick it, earning us recognition as one of the best late-night spots in the country and the most popular destination in New Jersey two years running. Yet however bustling Porta gets, we always remain a respite from the maddening crowd — full of love, families, and the best mimosa brunch for your chill weekend vibes.

Venue’s Instagram: @portajerseycity

Venue’s Website: pizzaporta.com