Competition Details


It's That Time of Year Again...

The competition returns June 2, 2020! More than 100 aspiring comics will throw their hats in the ring to compete for the title of Buffalo's Funniest Person! Signups will open to the public on March 28, 2020 and end May 1, 2020.


The fine print

Contestants must reside in the Buffalo metro area. All slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close once all available spaces are filled. For the first 2 rounds of (Prelims and Semi-Finals), contestants will be assigned a randomly-selected date and lineup slot. Performers must have 4.5 to 6 minutes of original material for the Preliminary Round, 6.5 to 8 minutes for the Semi-Finals, and 8.5 to 10 minutes for the Championships.