"CAPCOM CUP VIII" and "SFL: World Championship 2021" scheduled to be held in the U.S. in February 2022 canceled due to the spread of Omicron strain infection

CAPCOM CUP VIII " and " Street Fighter League: World Championship 2021," Capcom's official e-sports tournament for "Street Fighter V Champion Edition" (STV), were scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, California in February 2022. However, due to the spread of the Omicron strain of the new coronavirus, the event has been canceled.

Due to the rising cases of COVID-19 and after careful consideration, Capcom once again finds itself in the difficult position of having to cancel #CAPCOMCUP. We will be producing an online season final similar to last year. #CPT2021 #SFL2021 details following: pic.twitter.com/BwW8YqN9F4

— Capcom Fighters (@CapcomFighters) January 7, 2022

CAPCOM CUP VIII" Alternative Event to Feature an Exhibition Match

CAPCOM CUP VIII" will be canceled, but as an alternative event, an exhibition match featuring players who have qualified for "CAPCOM CUP VIII" is being considered.
More information will be released as soon as the details are finalized.

【重要なお知らせ】
CAPCOM CUP VIIIおよびSFL: ワールドチャンピオンシップ 2021は、選手や関係者の安全を最優先に考え開催を中止させていただくこととなりました。

楽しみにされていた皆様には⼤変申し訳ございませんが何卒ご理解の程よろしくお願いいたします。

詳細は添付画像をご確認ください。 pic.twitter.com/jfqMauhoYd

— CAPCOM eSports (@CAPCOM_eSports) January 7, 2022

Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2021 Playoffs" will be held online.

The "Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2021 Playoffs" was scheduled to be held offline in a studio, but it will now be held online.
The event will still be held today, January 8 (Sat.) at 1:00 p.m. and can be viewed by those who purchased tickets.

【お知らせ】
ストリートファイターリーグ:Pro-JP 2021プレイオフは選手をスタジオへ招きオフライン環境での開催という当初予定から、リーグ本節同様にオンライン環境での開催に変更となりました。
1月8日（土）13時からの大会実施には変更ありませんのでチケット購入者は変わらずご視聴いただけます。 pic.twitter.com/JrA5ZUREwE

— CAPCOM eSports (@CAPCOM_eSports) January 7, 2022

Capcom's decision is highly praised.

Not long ago, when e-sports offline tournaments and events were beginning to be held, players and fans alike were looking forward to them.
However, with the spread of the Omicron strain, a mutant strain of the new coronavirus, there were a variety of responses from different countries, and I wondered if it would be possible to hold offline events without any change...? However, the decision was made to cancel the event.
However, Capcom decided to cancel the event this time.
It is very unfortunate, but we are considering an alternative event, so let's wait for further news.

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