Get ready for some epic Street Fighter 6 battles! The first big tournament of the Esports World Cup is kicking off!.
It’s been over a year since Street Fighter 6 blew up, and we’ve seen some crazy upsets and new stars emerge. Now, the world’s best players are facing off for a massive $1 million prize pool.
Let’s dive into everything you need to know about the EWC SF6 tournament.
Format
The Street Fighter 6 tournament has three rounds.
- First round: Everyone’s divided into eight groups. Players in each group battle it out until two people move on to the next round.
- Second round: The survivors from the first round are split into four new groups. Again, only the top two from each group make it to the final round.
- Final round: It’s a knockout stage. The best eight players face off in a single-elimination battle until there’s just one champion left.
Players
Street Fighter 6 is about to get real intense! 32 of the best players in the world are facing off.
They’re divided into groups and will fight it out to see who makes it to the final round. The top 2 players from each group will move on.
To win a group match, you need to win 3 out of 5 games. If you make it to the final showdown, you’ll have to win 5 out of 9 games to be crowned the champ!
It’s going to be a crazy ride, so get ready!
Let’s see who’s in each group.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D | Group E | Group F | Group G | Group H |
| Gachikun
Punk Ryukichi NL |
Problem X
Rainpro Lexx AngryBird |
Phenom
Itabashi Zangief Kakeru NoahTheProdigy |
Zhen
Xiao Hai MenaRD Dual Kevin |
Chris Wong
Hikaru Vxbao DCQ |
Oil King
Kawano Tachikawa Nephew |
NuckleDu
Bonchan Tokido Leshar |
Higuchi
Big Bird moke pugera |
FlyQuest’s Victor (Punk), who just crushed it at EVO, is taking on Team Falcons’ Sim (NL). Punk’s on a roll and looking to keep the winning streak alive.
Meanwhile, AngryBird, Amjad Al-Shalabi from the UAE is totally killing it in Group B. He’s already at the top of his group and showing everyone what he’s made of!
Prize Pool
The SEF Arena in Riyadh is hosting a huge esports event with a crazy $2.5 million prize pool!
This week, Fortnite and Street Fighter 6 are battling it out for $1 million, while Teamfight Tactics is going for half a million ($500,000).
Tournament Results
Round 1: The Groups
The tournament started with 32 players divided into eight groups. Players battled it out within their groups to determine who would move on. Only the top two players from each group advanced to the next round.
Round 2: The Groups Again
The 16 players who made it through the first round were divided into four new groups. Once again, the top two players from each group advanced.
Round 3: The Knockout Stage
The final eight players faced off in a single-elimination tournament. The players who won the most matches moved on until there was only one champion left.
And the winner is Xiao Hai!
Xiao Hai came out on top, defeating Kawano in the final round to claim the EWC Street Fighter 6 championship title!
Where to Watch?
If you missed the game, You can watch the action online. Just check out the EWC_Fighters Twitch channel or the Esports World Cup YouTube channel.
Or do you prefer to watch it on TV? You can catch the Street Fighter 6 matches on DAZN or Star Sports 2.
Conclusion
The EWC Street Fighter 6 tournament was an absolute firestorm! With top-tier players from around the globe showcasing their skills, it was a thrilling ride from start to finish.
The intense group stages, followed by the cutthroat knockout rounds, kept us on the edge of our seats.
In the end, Xiao Hai emerged victorious, claiming the title of the first-ever EWC Street Fighter 6 champion. It was an incredible feat, and the entire esports community is buzzing about their incredible performance.
It’s clear that Street Fighter 6 is here to stay, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this exciting game and its talented players.
Did you have a favorite player or match during the tournament? Share it in the comments! Let me know who’s your idol!
