SNK Corporation will hold the SNK World Championship 2023, a world tournament for the currently popular fighting game THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (hereafter KOF XV), from Friday, March 15, to Sunday, March 17, 2024 (local time).
Who will claim the $50,000 grand prize!?

SNK World Championship 2023 Is About to Begin!

The SNK World Championship 2023, a tournament to determine the world's best KOF XV player, will be held in Los Angeles, USA, from Friday, March 15, to Sunday, March 17, 2024 (local time)!
32 players who won qualifiers held in regions around the world will gather to engage in a battle to determine the strongest.

Participating Players (30 People)

Xiaohai
ET
InfernoKong
Tamago
MadkoF
BS Koopadtj
TxC ViolentKain
Juan KOF
Lacid
Shinwa Promotion/mok
TheGio
Kitsune971
MGM/Toshi
Sooa
Kami Jones
UREZS
Yunwu
ZJZ
FKang
M'
Seis Mx
GEMA/LOA/GTDarkAngel
CoreValues
Dai
Chen Chen
El Rosa
CDM | KoferoHonesto
SANWA | Laggia
CGHK | pineapple
vSlash | FReZzer

On Friday, March 15, 2024 (local time), the SWC 2023 Last Chance Qualifier will be held for the final two spots.
A total of 32 players, consisting of the 30 listed above plus two more, will advance to the GRAND FINAL on Saturday, March 16, 2024 (local time).

Finals Tournament Prize Money

1st Place: $50,000
2nd Place: $20,000
3rd Place: $15,000
4th Place: $10,000
Tie for 5th Place: $5,000
Tie for 7th Place: $4,000
Tie for 9th Place: $3,500
Tie for 13th Place: $3,000
Tie for 17th Place: $2,500
Tie for 25th Place: $2,000

On the final day, SWC 2023 GRAND FINAL Day 2, the 16 players who survived the previous day's fierce battles will participate.
The first-place player will be awarded a prize of $50,000.

During the two days of the GRAND FINAL, Japanese commentary broadcasts will also be available on YouTube and Twitch.
The battle that began with Xiaohai at EVO Japan 2023 enters its final chapter.
Due to the time difference, the broadcast will be in the middle of the night for those in Japan, but let's wake up early and watch it in real time!