New England

New England is a Smash region located in the Northeastern United States. It corresponds to the general definition of the New England states, including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Southwestern Connecticut also overlaps with the Tristate Area surrounding New York City. Within New England, the largest tournament activity can be found in the Boston metropolitan area, although tournament activity exists throughout the region.

New England has been home to an active Smash Bros. scene since the release; it was most famous as the home of, one of the best players in the world during the pre-Brawl era. Although New England today is relatively weaker than the United States' other major regions in terms of playerbase, it is known for hosting one of the biggest college and university Smash scenes in the country, due to its large student population. New England was the birthplace of The Melee Games and other college Smash events, thanks to the work of dedicated TOs such as. Its largest tournament series is, which has since reached supermajor levels.

Globally ranked players
These New England players were ranked on the SSBMRank 2022.

These New England players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
 * (Connecticut): 4th on the RetroSSBMRank 2008.
 * (Massachusetts): 15th on the 2017 SSBMRank.
 * (Massachusetts): Top 20 player from 2008 to 2010.
 * (Rhode Island): 69th on the 2019 MPGR.
 * (Massachusetts): 3rd on the RetroSSBMRank 2007.
 * (Massachusetts): 9th on the RetroSSBMRank 2005.
 * (Connecticut): 84th on the 2019 MPGR.
 * (Massachusetts): 50th on the 2016 SSBMRank. Currently banned.
 * (Connecticut): 42nd on the 2017 SSBMRank.
 * (Connecticut): 49th on the 2014 SSBMRank.
 * (Maine): 38th on the 2013 SSBMRank.
 * Honorable Mention on the 2019 MPGR.
 * (Rhode Island): 50th on the 2014 SSBMRank.

Other notable players

 * (New Hampshire)
 * (Massachusetts)
 * (Massachusetts): Currently resides in Colorado

Globally ranked players
These New England players were ranked on Brawl Central's 2020-2022 SSBBRank in the post-2015 metagame.

These New England players were ranked on CLASH Tournaments' 2014 SSBBRank.

Other notable players

 * (Connecticut): Formerly ranked 2nd on the New England Power Rankings in 2013.
 * (Massachusetts): Formerly ranked 1st on the New England Power Rankings in 2009.
 * (Maine): Formerly ranked 2nd on the New England Power Rankings in 2009.

Globally ranked players
These Tristate players were ranked on Panda Global's Panda Global Rankings 100.

Other notable players

 * (Massachusetts)
 * (Massachusetts)
 * (Massachusetts)

Globally ranked players
These Tristate players were ranked on the UltRank 2022 and/or the OrionRank 2022. These New England players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
 * (Massachusetts): 84th on the OrionRank 2019.
 * (Massachusetts): 83rd on the OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse.
 * (Rhode Island): 64th on the OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse.
 * (Massachusetts): 31st on the Fall 2019 PGRU.

Other notable players

 * (Massachusetts)
 * (Massachusetts): Currently banned
 * (Massachusetts)

Globally ranked players
These New England players were ranked on the PMRank 2022. These New England players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
 * (Massachusetts): 19th on the PMRank 2016.
 * (Connecticut): The best Snake player in the world. 5th on the PMRank 2017.
 * (Massachusetts): The best Falco player in the world. 23rd on the PMRank 2019.