GRAPHT, a brand operated by MSY Inc., has announced that it will host the open tournament GRAPHT CUP 2026 for the fighting game Street Fighter 6 (hereafter referred to as SF6).
SF6 Open Tournament GRAPHT CUP 2026 to Be Held!
🏆#GRAPHTCUP2026 開催決定🏆
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GRAPHT CUPは
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— GRAPHT (@TeamGRAPHT) April 16, 2026
MSY Inc. operates the brand GRAPHT with the mission of "increasing the number of people who can talk about what they love."
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the brand announced that it would host the open tournament SF6 GRAPHT CUP 2026.
At GRAPHT CUP 2026, both offline qualifiers and online qualifiers will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Iwate.
This tournament is designed to be accessible to many fighting gamers, and it is expected that new talent will be discovered!
Total Prize Pool Is 1,150,000 Yen! The Top Two Players Will Also Be Recommended for a Capcom Pro License
GRAPHT CUP 2026 Official WebsiteIn this tournament, a total prize pool of 1,150,000 yen (approx. $72,288) has been prepared for the winners, including the grand champion!
The prize for first place is a whopping 1 million yen (approx. $62,850).
Who will be crowned the champion and take home the top prize?
In addition, for players who advance through each qualifier, transportation and accommodation expenses to the final venue (up to 50,000 yen including tax) will be provided.
Furthermore, the top two players will receive a recommendation for the issuance of a Japan Esports Union-certified pro license from Capcom Co., Ltd.!
Schedule and Venues
- Tokyo Qualifier A: Saturday, May 30, 2026 / e-Create Space AIM SASAZUKA supported by KEIO (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
- Osaka Qualifier: Saturday, June 13, 2026 / e-Stadium Namba Main Store (Osaka-shi, Osaka)
- Iwate Qualifier: Sunday, July 12, 2026 / Appi Resort Center 2F Plaza Hall (Hachimantai-shi, Iwate)
- Tokyo Qualifier B: Saturday, July 18, 2026 / Red Bull Gaming Sphere Tokyo (Nakano-ku, Tokyo)
- Online Qualifier: Saturday, August 1, 2026 / Online (GRAPHT Official YouTube)
- Finals: Saturday, August 8, 2026 / au Style UENO (Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Furthermore, the local venues are free for anyone to enter and watch!
Free streaming on the GRAPHT official YouTube channel and Twitch is also planned.
Application Requirements
- Application Period: Tokyo Qualifier starts from 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026 / Osaka Qualifier starts from 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 14, 2026. (Qualifiers after Iwate will be announced at a later date.)
- Application Conditions: Must have a Discord account / must be 15 years old or older on the day of participation, etc.
- Participation Fee: Free
Check the GRAPHT CUP 2026 official website for detailed application requirements!
With the implementation of online qualifiers and no participation fees, this tournament is easy for anyone to join.
Why not try your hand at the heated battles of GRAPHT CUP 2026?
| Event Summary | |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | GRAPHT CUP 2026 |
| Game Title | Street Fighter 6 |
| Format | Offline qualifiers and a two-block online qualifier system; top performers from each qualifier proceed to the finals |
| Schedule | Tokyo Qualifier A: Saturday, May 30, 2026 / Osaka Qualifier: Saturday, June 13, 2026 / Iwate Qualifier: Sunday, July 12, 2026 / Tokyo Qualifier B: Saturday, July 18, 2026 / Online Qualifier: Saturday, August 1, 2026 / Finals: Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
| Organizer | MSY Inc. |
