From October 9 to 11, 2026, the Street Fighter 6 tournament took place as part of EVO France 2026 in Nice, France. The competition gathered 1,071 participants, making it the most attended discipline of the entire event. Top players competed for a total prize pool of €50,000, Capcom Pro Tour ranking points, and the ultimate prize — a direct invite to Capcom Cup 13.
The tournament was won by American esports player Dual Kevin from the Crazy Raccoon organization, who showcased masterful gameplay with Rashid. In a tense grand final, he faced his Japanese teammate Tachikawa, who played as C. Viper. Tachikawa managed to win the first series 3:1, triggering a bracket reset. However, in the decisive match, Dual Kevin rallied to snatch the victory with a score of 3:2. For first place, the champion earned €20,000 and a ticket to Capcom Cup 13.
The event also reflected current changes in the game's meta following balance adjustments and the release of new Season 4 DLC fighters. Notably, British player Problem X successfully utilized the new character Ingrid, allowing him to finish in 5th-6th place. Furthermore, characters like C. Viper (played by Tachikawa) and Guile (played by Lexx, who also made the top 8) firmly established their presence in the final stages of the tournament.
With the conclusion of EVO France 2026, the main offline Capcom Pro Tour qualifiers have effectively come to an end, leaving players to rely primarily on the World Warrior series events for their remaining chances. The concluding tournament of the season, Capcom Cup 13, will take place in Tokyo, Japan, from March 10 to 14, 2027.
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