Evo 2023 | The Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament

What is evo

Fighting games meet their match

Evo, short for the Evolution Championship Series. For 21 years, the best of the best in fighting games have come to Evo for three action-packed days of open-format competition, all culminating in the crowning of new World Champions.

The world's biggest fighting game championship

Player Registration

join the fight

Put your skills to the test against fighters from around the world in Evo’s open-bracket format.

Arena Passes

Watch the Action

Support your favorite players or discover new ones. Choose from single-day and full weekend passes.

LODGING

Evo Hotel Rooms

Book your room at Mandalay Bay, Delano, or Luxor to stay close to the Evo action. A limited number of discounted rooms are available.

schedule

don't miss the action

Aug 4th - 5th kicks off our main tournaments and convention days. With players entering the arena finals on Sunday Aug 6th. Detailed tournament schedule coming soon.

this years Lineup

STREET FIGHTER 6

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA

GUILTY GEAR STRIVE

MORTAL KOMBAT 11: ULTIMATE

DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ

Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3

WHAT’S NEW WITH EVO

Chipotle furthers its commitment to the FGC through Street Fighter 6 tie-ins, the Chipotle Challenger Series, and supporting major events.

Fighting in the streets can work up an appetite. Thankfully, Chipotle and Street Fighter 6 are cooking up exciting in-game promotions and real-life experiences.

“That Man” Asuka R# closes out the Guilty Gear -Strive- Season Pass 2

Arc System Works revealed Asuka R# as the final fighter for the Guilty Gear -Strive- Season Pass 2.

Mortal Kombat 1 Takes Us Into a New Era of the Franchise

The future of Mortal Kombat is here. Mortal Kombat 1 releases on September 19, 2023, and features familiar faces in an all-new world.

Every TEKKEN 8 Character Trailer So Far

The hype for TEKKEN 8 is going strong. Part of that is likely because there has been a constant stream of character trailers and updates from the developers. Before the next trailer drops, we thought we’d put together this compilation to help keep track of every announcement.

Are you new to Evo? No worries! Whether you’ve been playing fighting games since Street Fighter II first hit arcades or this is your first time competing in a major competition, Evo is for everyone! We are excited that you are interested in this year's event.

THE WORLD OF EVO

Guilty Gear Strive

Evo 2022 // Main Stage: Day 3 // KOFXV, Tekken 7, SFV:CE, Guilty Gear -Strive- Top 8s! (Part 2)

Evo 2022 // Main Stage: Day 1 // Special Events, Skullgirls Top 8!

Evo 2022 // Main Stage: Day 1 // Special Events, Skullgirls Top 8! (Part 2)

Guilty Gear Strive

Evo 2022 // Stage 2: Day 1 // Guilty Gear Strive Pools!

Trailers & Promos

Announcement Show Evo 2023

Trailers & Promos

EVO 2022 Lineup Reveal

Trailers & Promos

Evo 2020 Trailer

Trailers & Promos

Evo 2019 Trailer

Evo 2022 // Skullgirls Panel // Exhibition: SonicFox vs Penpen // Day 1

Street Fighter V: Champion Edition

Evo 2022 // Capcom Developer Panel

Guilty Gear Strive

Evo 2022 // Past Present and Future of Guilty Gear Panel // Day 1

Evo 2022 // SNK Developer Panel // Day 1

Guilty Gear Strive

Evo 2022 // Guilty Gear Strive // Daru_I-No vs TSM Leffen // Winners Semifinal

Guilty Gear Strive

Evo 2022 // Guilty Gear Strive // ANKAA Slash vs Razer UMISHO // Winners Semifinal

Guilty Gear Strive

Evo 2022 // Guilty Gear Strive // Bean vs PepperySplash // Losers Round 1

Guilty Gear Strive

Evo 2022 // Guilty Gear Strive // M&I TemptestNYC vs Moist Hotashi // Losers Round 1

ABOUT EVO

FROM THE ARCADE TO THE STAGE

For over 20 years, Evo has brought together the best players in fighting games for three action-packed days of competition and community. Though it’s now the biggest stage in fighting games, it all began in a San Diego arcade.

How to attend Evo