SF6 3rd Anniversary Event Kicks Off June 2! Featuring an SNS Avatar Contest and Matches with Producer Matz

CAPCOM CO., LTD.'s Street Fighter 6 (SF6) celebrates its 3rd anniversary on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
To commemorate this, Capcom announced various content, such as limited-time events and in-game shop sales.

SF6 3rd Anniversary! Special Events Galore, Including an Appearance by Matz

It's Street Fighter 6's 3rd anniversary! 🎉

As a thank you, we're celebrating with free commemorative items and special events, including:

🆚 Extreme Battle Tournament
🎫 Drive Ticket Rush
🏋️ Challenge Master
🛒 Shop Sale
🍀 Lucky Week
🍃 Special V-Rival Matz
👺 Avatar Contest pic.twitter.com/1mnelmtxLo

— Street Fighter 6 (@StreetFighter) June 2, 2026

SF6 has reached its 3rd anniversary!
Starting on its anniversary, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, we will hold various events and in-game shop sales.
Enjoy all the content and celebrate the 3rd anniversary!

Numerous SF6 3rd Anniversary Events! Special Sales Also in the In-Game Shop

Here are the various events commemorating this 3rd anniversary.

SNS Avatar Contest

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We will hold an SNS contest featuring unique avatars!
Two categories are available for entry:

• "Avatar Creation" Category: Submit your avatar images based on the themes of cute, cool, or funny.
• "Avatar Combo" Category: Submit videos based on themes, ranging from practical combat combos to flashy, show-stopping combos.

Winners will receive a special exclusive title later!
Check the special contest website for details.

SF6 Producer Matz Becomes a Special V-Rival!

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SF6's Producer Shuhei Matsumoto, aka Matz will make a special appearance in V-Rival mode to celebrate the 3rd anniversary!
Since all characters are available, you can challenge Matz using your favorite character.
Exclusive rewards are also available, so access Sim Sim to check the conditions.

• Event Period: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – Monday, June 29

Extreme Battle Tournament

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The Extreme Battle Tournament will also be held in 2026!
It will feature special rules, such as being the first to knock down your opponent 5 times, or competing for a shared HP gauge percentage.
Enjoy a battle that's a little different from the usual.

There are also items you can earn just by participating, so be sure to challenge it.
Check details on rules, dates, rewards, and more at the Event Reception Counter in the Battle Hub.

Drive Ticket Rush

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Take on the daily challenges available during the event period to earn a lot of Drive Tickets!
Collect tickets and exchange them for your favorite items.

Challenge Master Events

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The Challenge Master event is here.
You can obtain special items based on the number of challenges you clear!

• Complete 5 Challenges: SF6 3rd Anniversary Badge
• Complete 10 Challenges: 3rd Anniversary Title
• Complete 15 Challenges: SF6 3rd Anniversary Badge (Holo)

Shop Sales

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To commemorate the 3rd anniversary, we will hold shop sales!
This includes Characters up to Year 2 and Outfit 4, released in 2025.
From Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to Tuesday, June 30, paying with Fighter Coins offers great value!
This is a perfect chance to purchase items you've been eyeing.

Lucky Week

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During the 3rd anniversary period, Lucky Battle Cabinets will appear in the Battle Hub!
You can earn more Play Points than usual, so collect many points during this period and get plenty of rewards!

• Appearance Period: Monday, June 15, 2026 – Sunday, June 28

Schedule for Each Event! Fully Enjoy the 3rd Anniversary Limited-Time Events

June is packed with 3rd-anniversary events!
The schedule for each event is as follows:

June Schedule

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Celebrate the monumental SF6 3rd Anniversary by participating in the events.
For game details and the latest information, check the SF6 Official Website or official X (@StreetFighter)!

To celebrate the #SF6 3rd Anniversary, take on a special V-Rival in the Battle Hub, the producer of Street Fighter 6, Shuhei Matsumoto, aka Matz!

Utilize any fighter to challenge Matz for your chance to earn something special!

View event rewards by accessing Sim Sim directly. pic.twitter.com/nZ05wcPsNo

— Street Fighter 6 (@StreetFighter) June 2, 2026