EVO Japan 2026, one of the largest fighting game festivals in Japan, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 1 (Friday) to 3 (Sunday), 2026. In conjunction with the announcement of the main title, ticket sales and entry for the main tournament began at 10:00 on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
EVO Japan 2026, the largest EVO in history, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight!
EVO Japan 2026" will be held at Tokyo Big Sight for three days from May 1 (Fri.) to 3 (Sun.), 2026. This year, the number of competing titles will be expanded to 12, the venue will be expanded by one hall, and the total prize money will double from the previous event. The winner with the most entries will receive 4 million yen.
EVO Japan 2026" will feature new features to further enhance the spectator experience, including a "Premium Area" for more comfortable viewing of the matches, "Early Bird Discounts" for early purchases, and the sale of exclusive laminated passes to commemorate the event. In addition, an exclusive laminated pass will be on sale to commemorate the event. The top players from 12 different titles will gather to compete for a total of 30 million yen in prize money, the largest prize pool in the history of the event.
The main 12 titles include "Sto 6," "Tekken 8," and "Fist of the North Star.
The title chosen for EVO Japan 2026 is...
- FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
- GRAND BLU FANTASY: Versus Rising
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE
- Fist of the North Star
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
- MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
- Street Fighter 6
- Tekken 8
- 2XKO
- UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
- Vampire Saber
- Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
The 12 titles are Compared to the "EVO Japan 2025" held in 2025, "Fist of the North Star", "2XKO" and "Vampire Saber" were selected.
The total prize money was 30 million yen, the highest amount ever awarded!
The prize money will be distributed according to the number of entries for each title to ensure fairness. The total prize money will vary depending on the number of entries, with a maximum of 8 million yen per title! The total prize money for the tournament is the highest ever, at 30 million yen!
| Number of Entries | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place | 4th place | 5th place(2) | 7th(2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most | 4 million yen | 1.6 million yen | 800,000 yen | 480,000 yen | 320,000 yen | 240,000 yen |
| 2nd | 2.5 million yen | 1 million yen | 500,000 yen | 300,000 yen | 200,000 yen | 150,000 yen |
| 3rd | 1.75 million yen | 700,000 yen | 350,000 yen | 210,000 yen | 140,000 yen | 105,000 yen |
| 4th | 1,500,000 yen | 600,000 yen | 300,000 yen | 180,000 yen | 120,000 yen | 90,000 yen |
| 5th | 1,250,000 yen | 500,000 yen | 250,000 yen | 150,000 yen | 100,000 yen | 75,000 yen |
| 6th | 1,000,000 yen | 400,000 yen | 200,000 yen | 120,000 yen | 80,000 yen | 60,000 yen |
| 7th | 750,000 yen | 300,000 yen | 150,000 yen | 90,000 yen | 60,000 yen | 45,000 yen |
| 8th | 600,000 yen | 240,000 yen | 120,000 yen | 72,000 yen | 48,000 yen | 36,000 yen |
| Ninth | 525,000 yen | 210,000 yen | 105,000 yen | 63,000 yen | 42,000 yen | 31,500 yen |
| 10th | 450,000 yen | 180,000 yen | 90,000 yen | 54,000 yen | 36,000 yen | 27,000 yen |
| Eleventh | 375,000 yen | 150,000 yen | 75,000 yen | 45,000 yen | 30,000 yen | 22,500 yen |
| 12th | 300,000 yen | 120,000 yen | 60,000 yen | 36,000 yen | 24,000 yen | 18,000 yen |
Entry and admission ticket sales have started!
In conjunction with the announcement of the competition title, entry and ticket sales have also begun. To participate in the main tournament, it is necessary to purchase an "Entry Ticket (3-day pass)! Those who plan to participate must first purchase an admission ticket at Ticket Pia and complete the entry procedure at start.gg by 23:59 on Monday, March 16, 2026. Please note that you will not be able to enter the venue only by entering at start.gg.
Admission Ticket
| Type | Date | Price | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Day Ticket | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | 8,000 yen | Early Bird |
| 10,000 yen | Normal | ||
| 12,000 yen | Late | ||
| 1 day ticket | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | 4,000 yen each |
Entry Fee & Laminated Pass with Player's Name
| Entry Fee & Laminated Pass with Player Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry Fee | 1,000 yen |
| EVO Japan Original | 1,500 yen |
| Street Fighter 6 Custom | 3,000 yen |
For more information on this event, please visit the official website of EVO Japan 2026.