Evo Singapore 2027: Southeast Asia Joins Global Fighting Game Festival with Major Tournaments and $125K Prize Pool

September 16, 2026
Evo Singapore 2027: Southeast Asia Joins Global Fighting Game Festival with Major Tournaments and $125K Prize Pool
  • Evo Singapore will debut as Evo's Southeast Asian edition, running January 15–17, 2027 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, with player registrations and ticket sales now open.

  • Singapore’s fighting game scene is highlighted as a key legacy of Evo, noting its champion Xian and the region’s history with regional qualifiers and publisher offices, per Evo GM Rick Thiher.

  • As the largest and longest-running fighting game festival, Evo expands with Evo Singapore, a dedicated Southeast Asian event joining the global circuit.

  • The official lineup features Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 8, MARVEL vs. Capcom-style MARVEL Tökon: Fighting Souls, Guilty Gear -Strive-, and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, with a guaranteed combined prize pool of at least US$125,000.

  • TEKKEN 8 is included with a Last Chance Qualifier tying into the TEKKEN World Tour 2026 Global Finals, alongside the other major titles listed.

  • Major tournaments will crown champions across Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 8, MARVEL Tökon: Fighting Souls, Guilty Gear -Strive-, and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, with a minimum total prize pool of US$125,000.

  • Live online coverage will stream on Evo’s Twitch and YouTube, with pools and Top 8 broadcasts scheduled daily.

  • TEKKEN 8 will see a global field, reinforcing Evo Singapore as a world-tour finale for TEKKEN 8 players.

  • Phoenix Cyclops was revealed as the first DLC character for MARVEL Tökon: Fighting Souls, announced for fall 2026.

  • Beyond brackets, Evo Singapore will offer an Evo Museum with a History of TEKKEN World Tour, flash tournaments for legacy titles, an arcade zone, casual play areas, cosplay, meet-and-greets, vendors, merch, and BYOC tournaments.

  • Additional activations include Visa-backed Evo Friday Night Showdown, developer/player meet-and-greets, cosplay exhibitions, and a dedicated BYOC community-tournament space.

  • Live streams will reach a global audience on Twitch and YouTube, with partners such as Visa, Singapore Tourism Board, PlayStation, Qiddiya, Trip.com, and SanDisk supporting Evo Singapore.

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