Welcome To The Don't Bomb Comedy League!

5 Minutes ON The Clock

Each comic gets 5 minutes to win over the room. Make sure you start fast. At 2 minutes, the Bomb Rule takes effect!

The Bomb Rule

If you bomb within the first 2 minutes, your set stops, alarms sound, and music hits. Once off stage, the crowd throws foam bombs at the target. If someone hits the target, everyone wins discounted drinks!

Survive & Thrive

If you survive the first 2 minutes, you get the full 5 minutes to finish strong. Once finished, the audience will rate your set. Your average score will go towards the nightly competition and the league standings!

Nightly & Season League Prizes

Prizes are awarded to the nightly winner and the comic who brings the most fans that night. The Don't Bomb Comedy League season champion receives a prize pack valued over $2,500 in prizes!

The Comic Commission Program

Program Details

If your fans buy tickets, you should be rewarded!

  • You will receive an email with a ticket promotion package three weeks prior to your scheduled show date.
  • The package includes a personal promo code for a $3 discount on any ticket and a custom promotional graphic that can be used on your social media platforms.
  • You will receive $3 on VIP, $2 on Gold, and $1 on General Admission tickets purchased using your promo code.
  • You’ll receive your commission payment within 72 hours after your show date via the Venmo or Paypal account you provide during your show signup.

Don’t Bomb Comedy League Rules & Details

Show Rules & Details

NUMBER OF COMICS PER SHOW

  • 15 comics will participate in each show. Click Here to learn how to sign up.

 

NIGHTLY SHOW FORMAT

  • Each comic is scheduled to do a 5-minute set.
  • If a comic bombs within the first two minutes, the set will end at two minutes. Your mic will cut off, and music and lights will turn on.
  • Once you leave the stage, the audience will be prompted to throw fake squishy bombs at a target. If the target is hit, everyone receives a discount on their next drinks.
  • If you survive the first two minutes, you will get the full five minutes to complete.
  • Once finished, the audience will rate your performance from 1-5.
  • If you go over your five-minutes, your average score will be reduced by 2 points
  • Your scores will be averaged to determine your overall rating for the night.
  • The comic with the highest average score will win the night and be awarded a prize!

 

HOW THE LEAGUE WORKS

  • There are three 15-week regular seasons per year.
  • Each comic is added to the season’s league standings after they perform.
  • Each comic’s top two average nightly scores will be averaged to determine your league standings
  • To qualify for the finals, a comic must perform at least two times in a 15-week season.

 

HOW THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS WORKS

  • The top 15 comics in the standings make it to the finals.
  • Regular-season ratings do not count towards your championship score.
  • Each comic will have 5 minutes to perform
  • There are no 2-minute bomb rule in the finals
  • The lineup order will be chosen live on stage, with the person highest in the standings allowed to select where they would like to go in the set.
  • After your set is finished, the audience will rate your performance from 1-5.
  • If you go over your five-minute time limit, your average score will be reduced by 2 points
  • Your scores will be averaged to determine your overall rating for the night.
  • The comic with the highest average score will win the championship and will receive a prize pack valued over $1,000!

Signup Rules & Details

Choose Your Dates

  • Select the performance dates that work best for you using the calendar below. All signup spots are first-come, first-served.

  • Each comic may sign up for up to two shows per season. If you sign up for more than two spots, the extra spots will be cancelled.


Signup Appearances

  • Each show has 13 signup spots available.


Championship Qualification

  • To qualify for Championship Night, you must perform at least twice during the season.
  • Your top two scores will be averaged to determine standings.
  • The top 15 comics in the standings will qualify for the Championship.


Volunteer to Earn Additional Stage Time

  • If you would like additional opportunities beyond your two signup appearances, you may volunteer.
  • Volunteers are guaranteed a performance slot the following week.
  • You may volunteer up to two times per season.
  • CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer.


Maximum Appearances

  • A comic may perform a maximum of four times per season:
    • Two signup appearances
    • Two volunteer-earned appearances


If a Show Is Full

  • If the week you want to perform is full, check for an available volunteer spot the week prior.
  • Volunteering guarantees you a slot the following week.

Volunteer Rules & Details

Volunteer to Earn Additional Stage Time

  • Volunteering is a great way to perform two additional times during a season!
  • Volunteers are guaranteed a performance slot the following week.


Choose Your Dates

  • Select the volunteer dates that work best for you using the calendar below. All signup spots are first-come, first-served.
  • You will be automatically added to the show the week after you volunteer. (Example: If you volunteer on the Feb 1st show, you will automatically be added to perform on the Feb 8 show.)

  • Each comic may sign up for up to two volunteer spots per season. If you sign up for more than two spots, the extra volunteer spots will be cancelled.


Volunteer Details

  • Please arrive at 5:30 PM on your volunteer day. The volunteer shift will go from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Tasks will included setup, audience check-in, sweeping foam bombs off the stage, handing out drink discount coupons, helping with the audio/video equipment, etc.
  • You will receive a voucher for free dinner and 2 free drinks.


Confirmation/Reminder Email

  • You will receive a reminder email 10 days prior to your volunteer day.
  • You must confirm that you will be volunteering by Tuesday or your volunteer spot will be cancelled.


No-Call, No-Show Policy

  • If you confirm your volunteer date and don’t show up or call, future volunteer and performance spots may be cancelled, and you may be blocked from signing up for future shows.

Standings Rules & Details

Season Performance Limits

  • A comic may perform a maximum of four times per season:
    • Two signup appearances
    • Two volunteer-earned appearances


Championship Qualification

  • To be eligible for Championship Night, a comic must perform at least twice during the regular season.


Scoring System

  • Scores are based on the comic’s average audience rating for that performance. Audience members submit ratings electronically during each set, and the final score is the verified average of those ratings.
  • If a comic bombs, they will automatically receive a 1.0 rating for that performance.
  • A bomb is defined as failing to generate sufficient measurable audience laughter within the first two minutes, as determined by official League review.


Standings Calculation

  • Only a comic’s top two scores from the regular season will count toward their official standing.
  • After a comic has completed two performances, any lower score earned in a third or fourth appearance will be dropped and will not reduce their overall average. Additional performances may improve a comic’s standing but cannot lower it once two qualifying scores are recorded.


Championship Field

  • At the conclusion of Week 15, the top 15 comics in the official standings that have performed at least twice will advance to Championship Night.