Tekken 8 Esports World Cup 2024: Everything You Need To Know

Fists will tell the fates. Professional players from all over the world will hit the stage for an exciting duel. 

Let’s pump up the excitement for what’s about to be the highlight of Tekken 8 this year! The Tekken 8 Esports World Cup 2024 presents exciting stages for the fighting game community. 

A massive prize pool awaits top-tier gamers from across the world. Here’s everything you need to know as you ready to dive into these intense battles. 

Date and Location

Tekken 8 Esports World Cup will bring the esports community on a thrilling four-day action packed match. The challenge takes off on August 22 and lasts until August 25, 2024. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host this year’s tournament in Boulevard Riyadh City at the 5v5 Arena. 

Prize Pool and Distribution

It’s not only action that will keep you hooked on the tournament. Tekken 8 Esports World Cup sets out with a $1,000,000 prize pool.

The top 32 players will share the prize in the competition. You won’t come home empty-handed, even if you do not reach the final stages. 

Here’s a breakdown of the prize pool:

1st place: $300,000

2nd place: $140,000

3rd-4th place: $75,000 each

5th-8th place: $45,000 each

9th-12th place: $20,000 each

13th-16th place: $12,500 each

17th-24th place: $7,500 each

25th-32nd place: $5,000 each

Tournament Format

Players will battle in a unique three-phase format for the Tekken 8 Esports World Cup tournament.

First Phase

• Following the GSL style, the first phase will have 8 groups with 4 players.
• This will feature a double-elimination.
• A best-of-three for all matches
• Only the top two players from each group will advance to the next phase. 

Second Phase

• The remaining players will be grouped into four. Each group will have fou players (GSL style).
• Still a double-elimination bracket for each group.
• Matches for this stage are in best-of-three.
• The top two players will move on to the final stage.

Third Phase

• Players will play in a single-elimination bracket.
• All matches are in a first-to-five format.

With this format, the Tekken 8 Esports World Cup 2024 will have a tougher and fiercer competition. Players will challenge their opponents for comebacks and upsets as they battle. 

Player Lineup

Competition ramps up, with 32 players gambling their fates to win the crown. Earlier this year, several qualifying events were held, including:

 

• EVO Japan 2024 Top 4

• DreamHack Dallas 2024 Top 8

• DreamHack Summer 2024 Top 8

• Battle Arena Melbourne 14 Top 2

• Super Tournament 2024 Summer Top 2

• CEO 2024 Top 2

• The MIXUP 2024 Top 2

• Last Chance Qualifier Top 4

Watch out for your favorite Tekken 8 players in the Esports World Cup 2024. Here are some of the notable participants for this year:

• Chanel

• LowHigh

• Arslan Ash

• Knee

• ULSAN

• Chikurin

• Nobi

• Rangchu

Some slots remain up for grabs at the upcoming event, Last Chance Qualifiers. The winners of the qualifiers will determine the roster for the Tekken 8 Esports World Cup 2024. 

How to Watch

Tune in to the exciting duels from Tekken 8 Esports World Cup through various streaming platforms. You don’t have to worry, as ESL Faceit Group assures global coverage for the prestigious tournament. 

Watch streams on Twitch, YouTube, and other regional platforms. The event will have broadcasts in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Arabic, French, Portuguese, and Vietnamese. 

Conclusion

Warm your fists and stretch your limbs as the fighters play Tekken 8 Esports World Cup 2024. The tournament will start on August 22 and end on August 25, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

Follow the action on Twitch, YouTube, and other regional streams in your language. See who will take home the title and $300,000 prize. 

Whose fist do you think will dominate the competition?