Capcom’s Street Fighter 6 Esports Tournaments Draw Record 20,000 Attendees
Event summary
- Capcom Cup 12 and Street Fighter League: World Championship 2025 drew 20,000 attendees, a record high.
- SAHARA, a 21-year-old first-year professional, won Capcom Cup 12 in his debut appearance.
- Team REJECT won the team-based Street Fighter League: World Championship 2025.
- Capcom increased the prize pool for Street Fighter League from $200,000 to $400,000 for 2026.
- Total prize pool for Capcom’s esports tournaments in 2026 will exceed $2.1 million.
The big picture
Capcom’s record attendance at its Street Fighter 6 tournaments underscores the growing mainstream appeal of esports, particularly in competitive fighting games. The company’s strategic move to increase prize pools signals a commitment to fostering a more robust and attractive competitive ecosystem. This aligns with broader industry trends where major gaming companies are investing heavily in esports to drive engagement and revenue.
What we're watching
- Prize Pool Growth
- Whether Capcom can sustain the increased prize pool and its impact on esports participation and viewership.
- Tournament Scale
- The pace at which Capcom can grow attendance and maintain the momentum of record-breaking events.
- Competitive Scene
- How the elevation of new talent like SAHARA will affect the global presence of the competitive scene.
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