The work has to feature Eddie as a fighter of some kind, whether professional (e.g. boxer) or illegal (e.g. street-fighter).
Tag your works accurately (ratings, warnings, etc.). Given the nature of the event, some works might end up featuring darker subjects or require AO3's graphic depictions of violence warning (if it's a work posted on AO3). We don't want anyone to be blindsided when they engage with one of the works posted for this event.
No bashing of the main characters, whether current or past (that is, Athena, Hen, Bobby, Buck, Eddie, Chimney, Maddie, Ravi, Michael, May, Karen, Christopher).
a. We want to highlight that Eddie Diaz Bashing in particular won't be reblogged or added to the AO3 collection, or acknowledged by us as part of the event in any way. This is an event in Eddie's honour, after all. (And by extension, no Christopher bashing. Eddie loves his kid so much. Let's not do that.)
Don't be rude. If you don't like someone's work, back away, say nothing at all, and maybe click on something else you might enjoy more.
Mention the day and prompt on your post when sharing your work.
If you're posting on Tumblr, tag us (@fightereddiediazweekend) and use the tag #fightereddiediazweekend2025
AI creations are not allowed, and neither is plagiarism.
What kind of works are accepted?
Anything! Gifs, fanfiction, fanart, videos, moodboards — everything is allowed as long as it follows the rules outlined above.
When should the works be posted?
Fighter Eddie Diaz Weekend will run from the 18th to the 21st of September 2025, with different prompts for each day (to be posted soon). Ideally, you'd post on the day of the prompt you're creating for, but we're aware real life sometimes gets in the way, so we'll accept late works up to a week after the event ends; just make sure to write what prompt you're creating for + the day it was due when you share it for classification purposes.
Is there a minimum length required for this event?
Not at all! No minimum or maximum required!
Will there be an AO3 collection?
Yes, absolutely. You can find it here. It will open a week before the event starts so you can start drafting on AO3 then if needed.
Do I have to post on AO3 or add my works to the AO3 collection?
Not at all! Not if you don't want to. That's entirely up to you. That being said, here on Tumblr, we will only be able to reblog works shared on Tumblr that have @ us or that have tagged their posts with #fightereddiediazweekend2025
Will the collection ever be closed or marked unrevealed/private?
The collection will close a week after Fighter Eddie Diaz Weekend 2025 is over, but the works will not be unrevealed/private; the works will remain visible for anyone to access
Can I combine a prompt for this with a different event (Buddie AU Bingo, BTHB, etc.)?
As long as the other event allows it, and your work meets their requirements too, then of course!
If you have any other questions, feel free to message us/send an ask!
