Comedy Kumite Tickets

Comedy Kumite is a one-of-a-kind stand-up competition that blends punchy banter with bracketed rounds and audience verdicts. Originating around 2005 in the DC/DMV area by Chris White and later revived by DC Improv in 2015, this nightmare for nerves doubles as a showcase for sharp, rising talent and seasoned comics alike. The show pits six to eight comedians in each match, with rounds narrowing the field until a champion is crowned by audience vote. The event has evolved into the Kumite XL supersized editions, expanding the battleground in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

In 2025, Kumite XL crowned Jamal Russell as the XL champion, and Dewayne White won Kumite 45 in the spring. The 2025 run headlines DC Improv (1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC) with Date Night: Comedy Kumite XL on July 9, 16, 23, and 30 (quarterfinals) followed by the Finals on August 6. Tickets feature Date Night packages starting at the best available price, offering two tickets, a table, two food items, two drinks, and dessert. Patrons typically must be 18+ with a two-item minimum per person. Secure your seats early—Comedy Kumite is known for high-energy, interactive crowds, and you’ll want to be part of the chant as the brackets unfold.

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