Street Fighter 6 evolves the legendary fighting franchise for the competitive stage, combining iconic fighters like Ryu and Chun-Li with new challengers such as A.K.I. and JP. Its high-speed, one-on-one combat rewards precise inputs, punishing combos, and split-second reactions, with best-of-three and best-of-five matches testing adaptability, strategy, and mental fortitude.
Genre: Fighting
The global Street Fighter scene remains one of the most historic and passionate in esports, fueled by decades of rivalries, regional playstyles, and offline tournament heritage. Competitors from Asia, the Americas, Europe, and beyond gather at premier events to challenge veterans and rising stars alike. Street Fighter 6 at EWC 2026 continues this tradition, spotlighting elite matchups where experience, execution, and game knowledge decide champions. Building on the legacy of past titleholders like Zeng “Xiao Hai” Zhuojun, who dominated the early Street Fighter 6 tournaments, Esports World Cup 2026 promises intense, unforgettable battles for fans and players worldwide.
EWC Street Fighter 6 Schedule: Jul 28–31, 2026
Prize Pool: $1,000,000
Competing Players: 32
EWC SF6 refers to the Esports World Cup Street Fighter 6 tournament, where the world’s top players compete in high-stakes matches for championship glory and prize pools.
The Street Fighter 6 tournament at the 2026 Esports World Cup features a massive $1,000,000 USD prize pool, with the event scheduled to take place in Riyadh from July 28 to July 31, 2026.
Zeng "Xiaohai" Zhuojun won the Street Fighter 6 tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup, making history as the first back-to-back EWC champion after defeating Derek "Blaz" Blaz 5–4 in a thrilling grand final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
