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Evo 2025: Major Events Hitting LA, Japan, Vegas and France

Jul 22, 2024 1:55 AM

Exciting news for fighting game enthusiasts: The Evolution Championship Series (Evo) has unveiled its event locations for 2025 and beyond. In February 2025, the legendary tournament will take place in Los Angeles, followed by an event in Nice, France in October. Additionally, Evo will expand its global reach by hosting an event in Singapore in 2026. This marks a notable return to its roots in California, known historically as Battle by the Bay, and highlights Evo's commitment to expanding its brand worldwide. This announcement aligns with Evo GM Rick Thiher's previous statements about significantly growing the event across various countries.

When and where will the upcoming Evo events be held?

In 2025, Evo events will be held in Los Angeles in February and Nice, France in October. In 2026, Evo will come to Singapore, with the specific month yet to be announced.

Street Fighter 6, a staple in competitive fighting games, will surely be a highlight at these Evo events. As a key title in the fighting game community, Street Fighter 6 continues Capcom's legacy of producing top-tier fighting games. This series has always been central to Evo's tournaments, and its latest iteration will undoubtedly draw the global crowd that Evo aims to attract with its expansion to new locations.



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Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-07-22 02:18:02
Evo turning global with stops in LA, Nice, and Singapore is like giving fighting games a world tour—they're hitting all the high notes With Street Fighter 6 set to be a major player, it's going to be epic seeing the top-tier competition unfold across the globe.
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-07-22 02:12:02
Evo's expansion to Los Angeles, Nice, and Singapore is a thrilling development for the fighting game community, solidifying its status as a global phenomenon. Street Fighter 6 will certainly electrify these events, keeping the competitive spirit alive and drawing fans from all corners of the world.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-07-22 02:06:02
Wow, Evo's spreading its wings across the globe while returning to its Cali roots Can't wait to see Street Fighter 6 showcase some epic battles in LA, Nice, and Singapore.
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