Matchups Announced for the Opening Round of “Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026”! “Pre-Season Division Showdown” to Feature a “Teaser Stream”

Capcom Co., Ltd. has announced the matchups for the opening round of the " Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026 " (hereinafter "SFL JAPAN 2026"), the official team league for " Street Fighter 6, " which is set to kick off on Tuesday, August 25, 2026!
In addition, the key visual has been unveiled and the official website has been updated.

"SFL JAPAN 2026" Opening Match Matchups Revealed! Official Website Updates and Streaming Information Also Available

"SFL JAPAN 2026," Capcom’s official team league for "Street Fighter 6," kicks off on Tuesday, August 25, 2026!
The matchups for the opening rounds of both Division S and Division F have been revealed.
Furthermore, the official website has been updated.
You can now check out the diverse profiles of the ten players.

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The "SFL JAPAN 2026" key visual has also been unveiled!
Anticipation is building for this tournament as the opening approaches.

"SFL JAPAN 2026" Opening Matchups Announced! Who will the teams face in their Division S and Division F openers...?

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The opening matches for Division S and Division F are just around the corner!
Here are the highly anticipated matchups.

Division S Matchups [Tuesday, August 25, 2026]

• [HOME] KADOKAWA FAV gaming vs [AWAY] FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN


• [HOME] Hiroshima TEAM iXA vs [AWAY] Saishunkan Sol Kumamoto


• [HOME] Crazy Raccoon vs [AWAY] ZETA DIVISION Geekly

Division F Match Schedule [Friday, August 28, 2026]

• [HOME] DetonatioN FocusMe vs [AWAY] RIDDLE ORDER


• [HOME] Good 8 Squad vs [AWAY] Nagoya NTPOJA


• 【HOME】REJECT vs【AWAY】VARREL

Don’t miss the intense battles each team will put on!

The "SFL JAPAN 2026" official website has been updated! Check out the players’ unique profiles

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The "SFL JAPAN 2026" official website has been updated.
On the player pages, you can view not only photos and autographs but also their survey responses.
Why not enjoy these diverse profiles that offer a glimpse into the players’ personal sides?

The first few matches of the "Pre-Season Division Showdown" are available to watch on YouTube! Live viewing tickets are also on sale

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Ahead of the official start of the "SFL JAPAN 2026" season, the "Pre-Season Division Showdown" will take place from Monday, August 10, 2026, to Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
It’s a major event featuring 24 players each from the 6 teams in Division S and the 6 teams in Division F!

For this tournament, a “sneak peek stream” will be available, allowing you to watch the first few matches of both Day 1 and Day 2.
Be sure to check out Capcom’s official YouTube channel, “Capcom Fighters JP,” to watch.

Watch All the Matches! Live Viewing Ticket Information

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You can watch all matches of the “Pre-Opening Division Showdown” by purchasing a live viewing ticket.

• DAY 1 & 2 Combo Ticket (2 days): 2,200 yen (tax included)


• DAY 1 Single-Day Ticket: 1,500 yen (tax included)


• DAY 2 Single-Day Ticket: 1,500 yen (tax included)

Purchase tickets via the live streaming platform “SPWN”!

Watch this round of "SFL JAPAN 2026" via live stream! Don’t miss the opening matches starting August 25

The opening matches for "SFL JAPAN 2026," for which the matchups have now been announced, will be held for Division S on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and for Division F on Friday, August 28, 2026.
The tournament will be streamedon the "CAPCOM Fighters JP" YouTube and Twitch channels, starting at 6:40 PM each day.
Witness the intense battles between the 12 teams with your own eyes!
Check the official CAPCOM eSports X account ( @CAPCOM_eSports ) for the latest tournament updates.