"Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026" Kicks Off on August 25! Special Illustration and Official Mascot "SFL-Man" Unveiled & Merchandise Pre-orders Now Open

Capcom has unveiled a special illustration to highlight the 2026 season of " Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026," the official team league for "Street Fighter 6," as well as the SFL’s official mascot character, " SFL-Man."
In addition, the company has begun accepting orders and selling official merchandise featuring this illustration and SFL-Man.

Special Illustrations and the Official SFL Mascot Character “SFL-Man” for “Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026” Have Been Unveiled!

Tuesday, August 25, 2026, marks the long-awaited opening day of the official team league "Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026."
To coincide with the start of the season, we’ve unveiled the special illustration for the 2026 season and the SFL’s official mascot character, " SFL-Man "!
Official merchandise featuring the 2026 season illustration and the “SFL Man” design is now available for pre-order at the online store.

The 2026 season special illustration has been unveiled! An original piece by Ryuta Fuse, known for his character art for Capcom.

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Ryuta Fuse ( @chameleonrock ), widely known for his character art for Capcom, has created an exclusive illustration depicting popular characters from the Street Fighter series taking on a team battle!
The theme of the 2026 season special illustration is the 4-on-4 team battles that are the essence of the SFL.
It captures the 2026 season’s unique atmosphere, blending classic and fresh elements!

Introducing the official SFL mascot, “SFL Man”! He embodies the excitement of the SFL and the appeal of team battles.

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The official SFL mascot, “SFL Man, ” is a character created from the winning entry of the “SFL Mascot Character Design Contest” held from Friday, April 10, 2026, to Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
This character was also newly illustrated by Ryuta Fuse and will help energize the 2026 season as the SFL’s official mascot!

Furthermore, the special illustration released this time and SFL-Man will be used as the common visual and official mascot for SFL events held in regions around the world.

Get your hands on official merchandise featuring the special illustration and SFL Man! Pre-orders begin on August 25 at the online store

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Pre-orders for official merchandise featuring the special illustration and SFL Man are now open on SUZURI starting at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, August 25, 2026!
We have a wide lineup of items that let you experience the charm of the SFL—not just while watching games, but in your everyday life as well.

Merchandise List

• SFL-Man Stickers (9 designs): 842 yen each (tax included)
• Thermal Tumbler: SFL Man – 4,917 yen (tax included)
• Thermal Tumbler: Street Fighter League 2026 Special Illustration: 4,917 yen (tax included)
• Zip-Up Hoodie (SFL Man): 8,591 yen (tax included)
• Fair Trade Cotton Canvas Zipper Pouch (M) SFL Man: 2,266 yen (tax included)
• Tote Bag: Street Fighter League 2026 Special Illustration: 4,070 yen (tax included)
• Tote Bag SFL Man: 4,070 yen (tax included)
• Smartphone Case (iPhone) Street Fighter League 2026 Special Illustration: 3,905 yen (tax included)
• Clear Phone Case: SFL Man – 3,404 yen (tax included)

Check out the SUZURI CAPCOM eSports Official Store for product details!
Additionally, the release date for items at the Amazon.co.jp Official Store will be announced at a later date on the official CAPCOM eSports X account ( @CAPCOM_eSports ).

"Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026" kicks off today, August 25! The first day features three matches in Division S

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"Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026" finally kicks off today, Tuesday, August 25, 2026!
The match schedule for the first day is as follows.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026: Division S Match Schedule

• TEAM MATCH 1: [AWAY] FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN vs KADOKAWA FAV gaming [HOME]
• TEAM MATCH 2: [AWAY] Saishunkan Sol Kumamoto vs. Hiroshima TEAM iXA [HOME]
• TEAM MATCH 3: [AWAY] ZETA DIVISION Geekly vs. Crazy Raccoon [HOME]

This round of “Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026” will be streamed starting at 6:40 PM on Capcom’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.
Why not enjoy SFL 2026 with the special illustrations highlighting the 2026 season and the newly introduced SFL Man?
Check CAPCOM eSports’ official X ( @CAPCOM_eSports ) for the latest updates!