The Evo 2023 schedule is HERE! Discover when and where to watch every moment of Evo 2023. Let’s dive in!

First off, let's talk about Registration Badge Pickup. You can grab your badge on Thursday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, on Friday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and on Saturday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Day Pass ticket sales are available on Thursday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The convention is open Friday and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM.

The Friday Showcase returns to bring fighting game insights and entertainment to Day 1 of Evo!

Kicking things off with a bang:

The Friday Showcase starts at 10:00 AM. Rush over to the main stage and grab a seat for the show opening and a surprise-filled panel from our friends at Arc System Works.

Next, get the latest updates on Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising with Cygames starting at 10:55 AM. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is the highly anticipated follow-up to Granblue Fantasy Versus, coming with new characters, stages, and combat systems, complete with rollback netcode. A preview tournament for GBVSR is taking place at Evo 2023 for players wanting to get their hands on an early look at the game.

Arc System Works returns to the stage at 12:00 PM. Guilty Gear -Strive- has been going strong with two seasons of DLC, new platforms, and crossplay. Dive into Guilty Gear -Strive- at the main stage.

At 12:30 PM, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 takes the platform! Get the latest gameplay breakdown and see what's coming to the world of NASB2! With more characters, stages, modes, and updated mechanics, it's an all-new Nicktoon world!

Bringing players and communities to the stage:

Next we’ve got a co-founder of Evo, Seth Killian, at 12:40 PM interviewing Mena RD, the world’s only 2x Capcom Cup Champion! Together, they will discuss their history with Street Fighter, tournament experiences, and passion for competitive play.

Next, we’ve got Hidden Variable Studios at 1:10 PM with what’s coming up for the Skullgirls community. The titular Skullgirl, Marie, is finally becoming a playable character after being a boss character since the game’s release in 2012. See Marie in action as she closes out the game’s first season of DLC.

Platform fighter players unite! Aether Studios will take us through the latest updates on Rivals of Aether 2 at 1:45 PM. See how the game is progressing in its brand-new dimension.

Ready for a rapid-fire reel of indie fighting game trailers? We’ve got just the thing! See what’s new in the world of indie fighting games at 2:00 PM! Indie game developers throughout the community will show off their creative projects on the main stage. Show them your support and discover your next favorite indie fighter.

Brush up on your Evo Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 history at 2:20 PM. UMVC3 Evo champ and holder of the most Evo championships overall, Justin Wong, will guide us through his Top 5 Evo matches on the Main Stage. Whether you saw these matches live or are just now jumping into UMVC3, celebrate the return of this legendary title with us.

A look into the near future of FGC favorites:

Capcom continues the Friday Showcase excitement with their developer panel at 3:00 PM. The team unveiled the roadmap for Street Fighter 6 earlier this year. With the first DLC character Rashid recently released, the support has only just begun for Street Fighter 6! Come on down and see what Capcom’s cooking!

Bandai Namco Entertainment brings TEKKEN 8 to the party at 4:00 PM. T8 has impressed with the trailers so far. What could be in store at Evo 2023? Find out during the Friday Showcase and play a preview at the Bandai Namco Entertainment booth!

Did we hear somebody say ULTRA COMBOOOOO?

The finale of our 2023 Friday Showcase is a special Killer Instinct 10-Year Anniversary Invitational! Four of the best players from KI’s history take the stage as Rico Suave, Hollywood Sleep, Bass, and Nicky compete in this special exhibition. Join us as we celebrate a decade of this fan-favorite title at 4:40 PM!

After the Killer Instinct Invitational, we've got one final segment for the Friday Showcase! Tune into the Indie Game Roundtable at 6:10 PM. We'll hear from the developers of indie titles Five Force Fighters and Drag-Her in a panel moderated by the Director of Business Development at Evo, Mark "MarkMan" Julio!

Following the Friday Showcase is the first Top 6 of Evo 2023 at 6:30 PM! Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate closes out Day 1. Join us as we celebrate the final chapter of MK11 at Evo!

Broadcast channels and schedule:

Can’t make it in person? No worries! We’ve got you covered on stream! Below you will find all seven Evo channels and their broadcast schedules throughout Evo 2023. 

All times in PT.

Main Stage:

Streamed on Evo

Day 1:

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM: 

Evo 2023 Special Events

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: 

Top 6 - Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate

Day 2:

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: 

Top 6 - MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: 

Top 6 - THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM:

Top 4 - Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM: 

Top 6 - DRAGON BALL FighterZ

Day 3:

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: 

Top 6 - Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM:

Top 6 - TEKKEN 7

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: 

Top 6 - Guilty Gear -Strive-

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM: 

Top 6 - Street Fighter 6

Stage A:

Streamed on Evo 2

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: 

Pools R1 - DRAGON BALL FighterZ

3:00 - 4:00: 

Break

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: 

Pools R1 - TEKKEN 7

Day 2:

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: 

Pools R2 - TEKKEN 7

2:00 - 3:00 PM: 

Break

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM:  

Pools R3 - TEKKEN 7

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: 

Pools R4 - TEKKEN 7

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: 

Top 24 - TEKKEN 7

Stage B: 

Streamed on Evo 3

Day 1:

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: 

Pools R1 - THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: 

Break

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: 

Pools R2 - THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

6:00 PM - 08:00 PM: 

Top 24 - THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

Day 2:

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM:

Pools R1 - DRAGON BALL FighterZ

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM:

Pools R2 - DRAGON BALL FighterZ

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM:

Break

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM:

Top 48 - DRAGON BALL FighterZ

Stage C: 

Streamed on Evo 4

Day 1:

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM:

Pools R1 - Street Fighter 6

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM:

Break

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM:

Pools R1 - Street Fighter 6

Day 2:

10:00 AM  - 2:00 PM: 

Pools R2 - Street Fighter 6

2:00 PM - 03:00 PM:

Break

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM:

Pools R3 - Street Fighter 6

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM:

Top 24 - Street Fighter 6

Stage D: 

Streamed on Evo 5

Day 1:

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM:

Pools R1 - Guilty Gear -Strive-

3:00 PM - 04:00 PM:

Break

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM:

Pools R1 - Guilty Gear -Strive-

Day 2:

10:00 - 2:00:

Pools R2 - Guilty Gear -Strive-

2:00 - 3:00:

Break

3:00 - 7:00:

Pools R3 - Guilty Gear -Strive-

7:00 - 10:00:

Top 24 - Guilty Gear -Strive-

Stage E:

Streamed on Evo 6

Day 1:

10:00 - 3:00:

Pools R1 - Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate

3:00 - 4:00:

Break

4:00 - 06:00:

Pools R2 - Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate

6:00 - 08:00 PM: 

Pools R1 - Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3

Day 2:

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: 

Pools R1 - Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: 

Break

3:00 PM  - 7:00 PM: 

Pools R2 - Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: 

Top 48 - Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3

Stage F:

Streamed on Evo 7

Day 1:

10:00 - 3:00: 

Pools R1 - MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA

3:00 - 4:00:

Break

4:00 - 06:00:

Pools R2 - MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA

6:00 - 08:00 PM: 

Top 24 - MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA

Day 2:

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM:

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: 

Break

3:00 PM  - 4:00 PM: 

Pools R3 - Street Fighter 6

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: 

Pools R4 - Street Fighter 6

6:00 - 08:00 PM: 

Top 24 - Street Fighter 6