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2026
Aug 04 - Aug 07, 2026
TEKKEN 8 at EWC 26 returns for its third year at the Esports World Cup, with Lim “ULSAN” Soo-hoon entering as the two-time defending champion after winning both the 2024 and 2025 titles. ULSAN will look to extend his legacy while other players look to end his reign and begin one of their own.
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TEKKEN 8 at ROAD TO EWC 26: DreamHack Atlanta
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Jun 6th - Jun 7th
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May 15th - May 17th
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TEKKEN 8 at ROAD TO EWC 26: DreamHack Atlanta
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Jun 6th - Jun 7th
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About
TEKKEN 8 continues the series’ long-running narrative while delivering fast, technical action built around deep character mastery. Each fighter brings a distinct style shaped by signature mechanics like Rage Arts, the Heat System, and split-second counterplay. Players must balance aggression and defense, learning when to pressure opponents, convert openings into combos, and manage momentum across each round. Success depends on precision, matchup knowledge, and the ability to adapt instantly as fights escalate.
The TEKKEN community is one of the oldest in all of esports, being built over decades of arcade, offline, international, and online competition. At EWC, TEKKEN 8 stands as the crossroads for generations of players, where legends continute to add to their legacy while new challengers push the competition forward.
2026
Rostermania Recap
Rostermania’s live show delivered big reveals, bold moves, and a glimpse into how top esports clubs are gearing up for the next competitive cycle. Through a mix of video premieres and live interviews, some of the biggest names in the scene pulled back the curtain on their new lineups.
2026
Road to EWC: April 2026
April sharpened the Road to EWC, with regional leagues and global circuits separating contenders from the chasing pack. From CDL Major qualifiers to Rainbow Six Siege’s push toward the next international Major, Clubs continued to build form ahead of Riyadh.
2026
New Rostermania Show Set to Premiere 30th Apr
RosterMania is a live broadcast brought to you by the Esports World Cup. 30th April marks the deadline where clubs have to lock in their rosters before EWC.
2026
Road to EWC Qualifiers at DreamHack Atlanta
May 15–17 marks the next chapter in the Road to EWC, as the global journey arrives in Atlanta, welcoming a new wave of contenders ready to make their mark.
