SINGAPORE (September 16, 2026) – Evolution Championship Series (known as Evo), the largest and longest-running open-invite fighting game festival, announced today that player registrations and tickets are officially on sale at [INSERT LINK] for its inaugural Evo Singapore on January 15-17, 2027, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center.
The event will feature the following gaming titles for a share of a minimum guaranteed prize pool of $125,000 across all titles:
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – Cygames
- Guilty Gear -Strive- – Arc System Works
- MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls – Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Street Fighter 6 – Capcom
- TEKKEN 8 published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. (Last Chance Qualifier for TEKKEN World Tour 2026 Global Finals)
Evo also unveiled Trip.com as the official ticketing partner for Evo Singapore 2027 and will be the exclusive ticketing platform for Evo Singapore and the TEKKEN World Tour 2026 Global Finals. This year’s Global Finals will feature a $300,000 prize pool, and tickets are now open. In addition to standalone tickets, fans will also have the option to buy bundles with accommodations and more.
Competitors will register on https://sg.trip.com/travel-guide/trip-events/156622252 for tournament participation beginning today as a separate sign-up for onsite activities. It will not be a ticket for event entry.
Evo Singapore will also host the TEKKEN World Tour (TWT) 2026 Global Finals, with group stages starting on January 14-15, followed by the Last Chance Qualifier on January 16 and culminating in the Final Bracket on January 17. Since 2017, TWT has been organized by its developer, Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Each TWT season allows players to earn points by competing in TEKKEN 8 tournaments held at fighting game events worldwide, culminating in this special event featuring the highest-scoring players of the season.
“Singapore has a vibrant history with fighting games; including producing Evo champion Xian, former world tour qualifier events like Southeast Asia Major, and hosting offices for multiple fighting game publishers. We’re excited for Evo and the TEKKEN World Tour 2026 Global Finals to be part of the Lion City’s ongoing legacy,” said Rick Thiher, General Manager for Evo.
“We are thrilled to welcome Evo to Singapore for the very first time. Evo’s inaugural edition in Singapore is a testament to Singapore’s growing reputation as a premier destination for world-class esports events. We look forward to hosting players, fans, and fighting game enthusiasts, and to showcasing Singapore come January 2027,” said Lilian Chee, Director, Sports, Singapore Tourism Board.
Beyond the competition, fans will gather to celebrate the fighting game community and its global connectivity:
- Evo Museum with an all-new History of TEKKEN World Tour exhibit
- Flash tournaments including legacy fighting game titles
- Evo Friday Night Showdown presented by Visa
- Evo Meet & Greet featuring top players, TEKKEN World Tour talent, and developers
- Casuals offering dedicated space to play all weekend
- Evo Arcade Zone offering classic and modern cabinets
- Evo Cosplay Exhibition & Meet Ups
- Vendors & Merch featuring exclusive gear, art, and goods from FGC-favorite creators and brands
- BYOC (Bring Your Own Community) Where players can run additional community run tournaments in games beyond the official lineup
Fans can watch online worldwide on Twitch at twitch.tv/evo and YouTube at youtube.com/@evoevents, including dedicated coverage of the TEKKEN World Tour 2026 Global Finals and multiple stages for 12-hour daily coverage of Evo Pools to Top 8.
RTS, owner and operator of Evo, acknowledges its partners who support Evo Singapore, including Visa, Singapore Tourism Board, PlayStation, Qiddiya, Trip.com, and Sandisk.
