Time: 2024-07-20
The Evolution Championship Series , also known as Evo , kicks off on Friday , July 19th , and promises a weekend filled with intense fighting game competitions . This year 's event will see over 10,000 players participating in a variety of games , making it the largest Evo tournament ever and setting a new record for the largest esports tournament . The event has been growing steadily over the years , with the release of new versions of popular games attracting more participants . Street Fighter 6 , which made its Evo debut last year , saw the largest number of entrants in the franchise 's history . This year , new additions like Mortal Kombat 1 and Tekken 8 will make their debut at Evo 2024 , alongside other featured games such as Guilty Gear Strive , Granblue Fantasy Versus : Rising , Street Fighter III : 3rd Strike , The King of Fighters XV , and Under Night In - Birth II Sys : Celes.
The competition will start at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET across seven Twitch channels dedicated to Evo . Grand finals for games like The King of Fighters XV and Mortal Kombat 1 will take place on Saturday , July 20th , while bigger tournaments like Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 will conclude on Sunday . Alongside the featured games , Evo 2024 will also host community showcase tournaments for beloved games like Skull Girls , Dragon Ball FighterZ , Soulcaliber VI , and Killer Instinct . These tournaments may not be broadcast on the main Evo channels , but fans can refer to the community showcase watch guide for details on when and where to watch these exciting events.
As the main fighting game event of the year , Evo attracts a myriad of notable players competing in various titles . With a staggering number of entrants , Street Fighter 6 leads the pack with 5,279 participants , followed by Tekken 8 with 4,651 players , Guilty Gear Strive with 2,064 entrants , and Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising with 1,381 signups . Main stage games such as Street Fighter 3 : 3rd Strike , Under Night In - Birth 2 Sys : Celes , Mortal Kombat 1 , and The King of Fighters 15 will also see intense competition before finals Sunday . Additionally , Evo 2024 serves as a Premier event for the Capcom Pro Tour , a Master+ event for the Tekken World Tour , and a qualifying event for various other prestigious tournaments.
In addition to the main events , Evo 2024 will feature side tournaments for a wide range of games , including Dragon Ball FighterZ , BlazBlue : Central Fiction , Soul Calibur 6 , and more . Streaming will be available on seven different channels , with side channels showcasing games like Ultra Street Fighter 4 , Killer Instinct , Guilty Gear XX Accent Core + R , and many others . Fans can also check the Side Event Schedule for additional streams and enjoy the full Evo experience from the comfort of their homes . As Evo 2024 unfolds , fans can expect thrilling matches , unexpected upsets , and a celebration of the vibrant esports community.
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