The Evolution Champions Series (Evo), a major name in the fighting game community, has unveiled the exciting line-up of games set to feature in Evo 2026 and Evo Japan. Fans can anticipate the return of beloved classics alongside the introduction of fresh titles to the competitive scene.
Evo 2026
Evo 2026 is slated for June 26th to 28th in Las Vegas, USA, with Chipotle as its presenter. Tickets are on sale on the official Evo website, offering fans an opportunity to secure their spot early. This year’s line-up includes fan-favorite staples like Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear -Strive-, and Tekken 8. Additionally, recent hits from 2025, such as 2XKO by Riot Games and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, are set to make an appearance. The Las Vegas stage will also debut new titles, including Invincible VS and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage, alongside other exciting tournaments featuring Rivals of Aether II, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, Under Night In Birth, Vampire Savior, and BlazBlue: Central Fiction. Evo 2026 is shaping up to be a monumental event for the fighting game community.
Evo Japan
Evo Japan, the first Evo event of the year, is scheduled for May 1st to 3rd in Tokyo. Early Bird tickets are available through the official Evo webpage. The tournament will mirror much of the Evo 2026 line-up, including Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear -Strive-, 2XKO, and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves. Additionally, there will be tournaments for Vampire Saviour, Under Night In Birth, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage, and Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising. Unique to Evo Japan are entries like The King of Fighters, MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA, and Hokuto No Ken.
Other Evo Events in 2026
Additional Evo events have been scheduled beyond the main tournaments. Evo France will take place from October 9th to 11th, 2026, while Evo Singapore is planned for early 2027. Details on the games featured in these events are yet to be disclosed.