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.
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.
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.
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.