EVO 2025 – Full Tournament Schedule, Games & Results
Evo 2025 was held from August 1 to August 3, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall.
Evo 2025 was held from August 1 to August 3, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall. It brought together the world’s best fighting-game players for three days of nonstop matches and championship finals.
Tournament Schedule – Day by Day
Day 1 – Friday, August 1, 2025
The opening day focused on early rounds. Thousands of players entered open brackets for every featured game. Pools and first elimination matches for titles like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, and others ran from morning until late night. The goal was to narrow massive brackets into top competitors for the weekend.
Day 2 – Saturday, August 2, 2025
The second day moved into the pressure stage of the tournament. Top 32 and Top 16 players for each main game fought to secure a spot in the Top 8 finals. Side tournaments also reached their deciding rounds. Fans witnessed intense matches as favorites and underdogs clashed for a place on the main stage.
Day 3 – Sunday, August 3, 2025
The final day featured all Top 8 championship matches. Each main game crowned its champion on the big stage in front of a live and online audience. The atmosphere was electric as players competed for trophies, prize pools, and a place in Evo history. Closing ceremonies celebrated champions and revealed new game updates and character announcements.
Games Featured at Evo 2025
Evo 2025 showcased a strong list of main games along with a wide extended lineup.
Main Tournament Games
- Street Fighter 6 – Capcom’s flagship 2D fighter delivered high-level strategy and dramatic finals.
- Tekken 8 – The newest entry of the 3D fighting series impressed with fluid gameplay and global talent.
- Guilty Gear Strive – Fast anime-style battles with technical depth.
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – A refined fantasy fighter with balanced mechanics.
- Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes – Known for complex movement and unique character styles.
- Mortal Kombat 1 – Brutal cinematic fights with new Kameo mechanics.
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – A fresh revival of the classic series that attracted veteran fans.
- Marvel vs. Capcom 2 – A legendary legacy title celebrated for its chaotic team-based action.
Extended and Side Lineup
Beyond the main stage, Evo 2025 ran an extended lineup of officially recognized side tournaments. Popular games included:
- Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.
- Killer Instinct
- The King of Fighters XV
- BlazBlue: Central Fiction
- Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2
- Samurai Shodown
- Capcom vs. SNK 2
- Rivals of Aether II
These side events gave players and communities of many different fighting games the chance to shine on a global stage.
Results and Champions
Evo 2025 crowned champions across every game after three intense days. Here are highlights of the major finals.
Street Fighter 6 Results
- Champion: MenaRD displayed outstanding consistency and clutch performances.
- Second Place: Kakeru impressed with precise reads and creative combos.
- Third Place: Micky battled through a tough loser’s bracket to reach the podium.
- Fourth Place: Phenom showed strong European representation with solid defensive play.
Tekken 8 Results
- Champion: Arslan Ash confirmed his world-class reputation with smart adaptation and perfect spacing.
- Second Place: Atif fought fiercely and delivered multiple close sets.
- Third Place: Chikurin demonstrated textbook execution and game sense.
- Fourth Place: Knee showcased veteran experience with calm under pressure.
Guilty Gear Strive Results
- Champion: Leffen dominated with aggressive mix-ups and tight neutral game.
- Second Place: NBNHMR pushed matches to final rounds with relentless offense.
- Third Place: TempestNYC showed deep matchup knowledge and precision.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Results
- Champion: Tororo displayed complete character mastery and clean decision making.
- Second Place: Yasha combined sharp spacing with patient control.
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Results
- Champion: ClearLamp established control through perfect reads and strong corner pressure.
Mortal Kombat 1 Results
- Champion: SonicFox once again proved dominance in NetherRealm titles with creative setups and rapid adjustments.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Results
- Champion: KOF veteran XiaoHai showcased explosive offense and rock-solid defense.
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Results
- Champion: Justin Wong reclaimed a classic crown with veteran reactions and unmatched team synergy.
Other Extended Games
In side events like Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., Killer Instinct, The King of Fighters XV, and Rivals of Aether II, top players from different regions battled for recognition. Many finals drew large live crowds and online viewers, proving the strength of niche communities.
Evo 2025 Legacy
Evo 2025 brought together thousands of competitors from more than sixty countries and millions of online viewers. It offered thrilling matches, dramatic comebacks, and new content reveals for the year’s biggest fighting games.
By combining a clear three-day schedule, a deep game lineup, and world-class results, Evo 2025 set a new standard for global fighting-game tournaments.
