The world's largest fighting game tournament, EVO Japan 2026 presented by Levtech (hereinafter referred to as EVO Japan 2026), was held at Tokyo Big Sight from Friday, May 1, 2026, to Sunday, May 3, 2026.
The Street Fighter 6 tournament, which attracted particular attention within this tournament, was certified as a Guinness World Record for the "Largest tournament for a single fighting video game."
The World's Largest Tournament! Street Fighter 6 Tournament Certified as a Guinness World Record
[Press Release]
"Street Fighter 6 Tournament at EVO Japan 2026 Recognized by Guinness World Records™ – Archives a world record for the most participants in a fighting video game tournament for a single title –" added.https://t.co/mdIV8IQ0K9— Capcom IR (@Capcom_IR) May 20, 2026
Fierce battles unfolded at the fighting game festival EVO Japan 2026, which took place from Friday, May 1, 2026, to Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Among them, the Street Fighter 6 tournament, which radiated overwhelming excitement, concluded with Yamaguchi (@yamae1128) crowning himself champion after a grueling battle, as detailed in the tournament result.
It was announced that the Street Fighter 6 tournament was certified as a Guinness World Record for the "Largest tournament for a single fighting video game."
Approximately 34,000 people visited EVO Japan 2026 over the three days, and a total of 9,717 players from 71 countries and regions around the world participated.
Among them, 7,168 players competed in the Street Fighter 6 tournament, allowing it to be recorded as the world's largest.
Street Fighter 6 achieved a historic feat by landing in the Guinness World Records.
On Thursday, May 28, 2026, the final Year 3 additional character Ingrid is scheduled to be released.
We can look forward to even more excitement from this title in the future.
Ingrid, the international woman of mystery, will bring her sunlight to Street Fighter 6 on May 28.
Don't stare directly at her or she'll blind you with her projectiles before teleporting right in your face. 🌞 pic.twitter.com/al6JdvFiSn
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) April 22, 2026
