We're just over a week away from one of the largest events in Evolution Championship Series history, where multiple games have shattered entrant records. Among them, Street Fighter 6 has set a new all-time high ever. The organizers have recently released the early bracket pools for all eight mainstage titles at Evo 2023. Let's dive into Street Fighter 6 and explore some of the groups that are worth paying attention to.
The Unprecedented Scale of Street Fighter 6
This year's edition of Evo promises to offer the most stacked Street Fighter tournament ever. As many as 7,061 competitors from all over the world have signed up, including numerous past Evo and Capcom Cup champions. The level of competition and the anticipation surrounding this event is unprecedented.
The Early Pools Lineup
Players can now view the initial pools lineup by visiting Evo's Start.gg page. On this page, you'll find everything laid out for Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive, The King of Fighters 15, Tekken 7, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Melty Blood: Type Lumina, Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate, and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Please note that these placements are subject to change as attendees can provide feedback to address any schedule conflicts or concerns.
The Road to Victory
The journey for participants in Street Fighter 6 is incredibly challenging. With 256 round 1 pools, only 1,536 players will make it to round 2. Then, there will be 64 pools for round 2 and 16 pools for round 3 before finally reaching the top 96 contestants.
The Highly Anticipated Players
The list of players attending Evo 2023 reads like a who's who of the fighting game community. Bandits|MenaRD, Bandits|Caba, BST|Daigo Umehara, BST|Fuudo, Punk, XSET|iDom, NuckleDu, NASR|Big Bird, NASR|Angry Bird, Rohto|Tokido, GG|Mago, RB|Gachikun, RB|Bonchan, Mouz|Problem X, SonicFox, Victrix|Momochi, HB|Kawano, and many more renowned competitors are planned to be in attendance. The clash between these top-tier players is sure to make this weekend an absolute spectacle.
The Excitement Beyond Street Fighter
In addition to the intense Street Fighter competition, players from other popular fighting game franchises such as Tekken, The King of Fighters, Guilty Gear, and Mortal Kombat will also be participating in Street Fighter 6. Their presence adds an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability to the already fierce competition.
Evo 2023: A Gathering of the Best
Evo 2023 is scheduled to take place from August 4-6 in Las Vegas, Nevada, where a staggering 9,182 unique players have signed up to compete this year. It's an event that brings together the best fighting game players from around the world in a celebration of skill, passion, and camaraderie.
The Pools to Watch
Here is a list of the top 30 round 1 pools in Street Fighter 6 that you should keep an eye on:
- Pool A211: Bandits|MenaRD, GcYoshi13
- Pool B117: XSET|iDom, ChoiBoy, STG|Dillon R
- Pool B113: NuckleDu, MR|Razzo
- Pool A716: Punk, Jav1ts
- Pool E411: Rohto|Tokido, JD|Stealthy, TMG|Tamago
- Pool A512: Nephew, CN|Wero Asamiya
- Pool A417: BST|Fuudo, WVS|Chesterr01
- Pool A215: FAL|Mister Crimson
- Pool B317: G8S|Pugera, Flocker, GPG|ABEGEN
- Pool B412: ChrisT, TSM|Leffen, END|Landon D
- Pool H212: BST|Daigo, Chris Nguyen
- Pool B612: SS|Nemo, Tuk|Perculator, WLB|Wallaby
- Pool I514: NASR|Big Bird, iXA|Gouda
- Pool D414: GG|Mago
- Pool E116: RB|Gachikun, TxC|ViolentKain
- Pool F117: iXA|Acqua, LU|CaliPower, EG|ARUUU
- Pool F614: Bandits|Caba, VKOF|Johny
- Pool F715: RB|Bonchan
- Pool G116: Smug, EH|Velociraptor
- Pool G316: Moist|JAK, KikoMasterRD
- Pool G514: Mouz|Problem X, AKG|Crucial
- Pool H313: EG|SonicFox
- Pool H408: Victrix|Momochi, CC|Satchmo
- Pool H717: Brian_F, SLR|Yasha
- Pool I215: HB|Kawano
- Pool I310: DMF|Itabashi Zangief, FF|ElvenShadow
- Pool I314: 00|Phenom, DG|Nekomata
- Pool J210: IBU|Kakeru
- Pool J315: NASR|Angry Bird, fubarduck
- Pool J517: Akainu, CientifiKOF
As Evo 2023 approaches, the excitement continues to build. Brace yourself for an unforgettable weekend of high-level competition, thrilling matches, and unexpected upsets. Street Fighter 6 and the other featured games are set to deliver an esports spectacle like no other. Get ready to witness the clash of the best fighters from around the globe!
