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EVO 2024

EVO 2024, one of the most significant events in the fighting game community, is set to take place from July 19-21, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center's West Hall. This year's event promises to be a comprehensive three-day experience featuring various exciting activities and tournaments.

The lineup for EVO 2024 includes:

  • Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (First appearance)
  • Guilty Gear -Strive- (Third appearance)
  • The King of Fighters XV (Third appearance)
  • Mortal Kombat 1 (First appearance)
  • Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (Seventh appearance)
  • Street Fighter 6 (Second appearance)
  • Tekken 8 (First appearance)
  • Under Night In-Birth II Sys(First appearance)

EVO 2024 will also introduce several enhancements to its fan-favorite experiences, such as the largest free-play arcade and BYOC (Bring Your Own Console) section ever, a new art gallery, expanded merchandise offerings, and an upgraded cosplay contest. The event will feature a dedicated stage for panels, interviews, and exhibitions, enhancing the overall experience for attendees.

Tournament finalists will compete for a share of a $30,000 minimum guaranteed prize pool per game, with prizes awarded to the top eight players in each tournament. This year, EVO will not require separate badges for the Arena Finals, allowing attendees to enjoy the entire event with just one pass​.

Finally, this year’s EVO has become the largest open-bracket esports event ever with 10,224 registered players hailing from 63 countries around the globe.