Unveiling Evo 2025: Over 14,000 Entrants, 16 Exciting Games, and Top Competitors – Your Ultimate Preview!

Street Fighter 6
Entrants: 4,228
Top Seeds: DRX|Leshar, Zeta|Kakeru, FLY|Punk, WBG|MenaRD, Reject|Fuudo
Finals: 8:00 PM, August 3rd

Street Fighter 6 continues to dominate. FLY|Punk and Zeta|Kakeru are among the favorites, but DRX|Leshar has been on fire lately. Winning premier events like Combo Breaker and CEO, many experts believe he’s the one to watch. Not only will the victor take home the Evo title, but they’ll also secure a spot in the upcoming Capcom Cup 12.

Tekken 8
Entrants: 2,521
Top Seeds: DRX|Knee, DNF|Ulsan, TM|Arslan Ash, Varrel|Rangchu
Finals: 4:00 PM, August 3rd

Even in its second year, Tekken 8 has drawn massive participation. DRX|Knee recently won Evo Japan, and fans are eager to see him clash with last year’s champ, TM|Arslan Ash. Interestingly, Tekken 8 is also a Master+ event, adding more weight to this competition.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Entrants: 1,576
Top Seeds: KSG|Xiaohai, DFM|Go1, CAG|Fenrich, Saishunkan|Nemo
Finals: 1:00 PM, August 3rd

This game makes its Evo debut, and it’s already stirring excitement. DFM|Go1 recently took the win in an Esports World Cup qualifier, making him a key player to watch. With a whopping $2,500,000 prize pool up for grabs, competitors are fiercely motivated.

Guilty Gear Strive
Entrants: 1,508
Top Seeds: FLY|Nitro, RedDitto, PAR|Daru, TSM|Leffen
Finals: 10:00 AM, August 3rd

Four years post-release, Guilty Gear Strive remains a strong contender with a competitive lineup. FLY|Nitro aims to defend his title, but with so many skilled players in attendance, the competition is wide open.

Mortal Kombat 1
Entrants: 377
Top Seeds: SonicFox, ONi|Kanimani, RBT|Nicolas
Finals: 10:00 AM, August 2nd

SonicFox is the reigning champion, and he aims to repeat his success. With fierce competition brewing, it could be anyone’s game.