Evo Japan 2026 admission tickets are now on sale, and main tournament registration is open.
Featuring 12 titles, significantly surpassing the previous 7 titles. A legendary lineup!
The stage for heated competition continues at Tokyo Big Sight, expanding by one hall to East Halls 1-3. Immerse yourself in the ever-growing fervor of fighting games.
Additionally, the total prize pool has doubled. All main titles now offer prize money. The winner of the title with the most entries will receive 4 million yen.

Registration ends on Mar 16, 2026 (Mon) at 23:59 JST | Mar 16, (Mon) at 7:59 PT

Flow of Registration

(1) Purchase an admission ticket (3 Days Bundle) on Ticket Pia.
(2) Pay the registration fee on start.gg and register for the tournament you will compete in.
Purchasing an admission ticket (3 Days Bundle) is mandatory to compete, and you must present it at the reception.
The registration fee will be charged for each participating title.

Please see the registration procedure for those titles for details.
In order to comply with the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business and other laws and regulations, EVO Japan 2026 has been certified as compliant in accordance with the “Guidelines for an entry-fee-charged competition” of Japan esports Union (JeSU).
Therefore, the maximum number of registrations for the Qualifying Tournament was set for each title.
Although the maximum number of registrations was set by considering the number of registrations in EVO 2025 and EVO Japan 2025 held the previous year and other past competitions, the registration will be closed if the number of registrations reaches the maximum.

Prize

Top-tier players across 12 titles will compete for the highest prize pool in the history of Evo Japan: 30,000,000 yen.
For fairness, prize amounts will be determined based on entry order.



Evo Japan 2026 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight, East Halls 1-3.
We will expand booth exhibitions and side events by companies, brands, and teams, utilizing the vast space.
We will strive to provide a better environment for spectators to watch the qualifying areas and finals.
Furthermore, we will maximize opportunities for interaction not only among participants but also with teams, players, and the community, providing a place where fighting games can be experienced as part of a lifestyle.
Fans and spectators will enjoy new experiences that go beyond mere spectating!

◇Premium Area: a spectator area with unreserved seats

A “Premium Area” with unreserved seats will be set up so that spectators can watch the matches on the stage more comfortably.
In this designated area, you can watch powerful matches from special seats, providing a superb spectator experience for fighting game fans.

◇EARLY BIRD: Early Purchase = Discount

EVO Japan 2026 will offer an Early Bird discount.
If you purchase tickets within a certain period from the start of sales, you can attend the event at a discounted price compared to the regular price.
Please secure your tickets well in advance to enjoy a richer experience.

◇Personalized Badge

This badge is your personalized player pass with your gamer tag and prefix/sponsor on start.gg. Purchase it as a memento of your participation.
Also available is the popular “Street Fighter 6” customized badge from EVO 2025! Make it a keepsake to reflect on that once-in-a-lifetime moment.
*The badge will bear the name registered as of the end of registration on March 16.
*You can purchase either the EVO Japan original design or the Street Fighter VI custom design.
*You will also receive this special badge along with your regular player pass. Please be careful not to discard or lose your regular player pass, as you will need it to participate in the tournament.

EVO Japan 2026 marks the fourth iteration since the pandemic.
We will continue working with the fighting game community to expand the scope of the event and release content that all fighting game lovers can enjoy!

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