What to Expect at Tekken 8 EWC 2025

The Esports World Cup 2025 is going to be host loads of games, and Tekken 8 EWC will have a prime slot. The latest Tekken title is one of only three fighting games which will be featured. We’re expecting a huge tournament, with only the top players having qualified so far.

The new Tekken 8 Esports World Cup tournaments brings the winners of tons of regular events together in one place for an international LAN. Alongside the Tekken World Tour, it’s one of the biggest tournaments for both prize pool and importance. This is how the event will work and everyone who is already qualified to attend the Tekken 8 EWC tournament.

Tekken 8 EWC 2025 Format

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Tekken 8 at the Esports World Cup will run with a similar format to other fighters, like Street Fighter 6. On the whole, it’s a bit unique, with extra phases and a different bracket to most fighting game events. Things begin normally enough with a group stage. 8 groups of 4 players. They each play a double elimination bracket, with the top 2 moving on to the second phase. That’s 4 groups of 4 players, with a second double-elimination bracket. The top 2 go on to a Single Elimination bracket for the Finals. There’s no second chance stage in the last bracket this time.

Tekken 8 EWC will see some of the best players internationally attend. There’s a $1,000,000 prize pool here too. Who are all of the players competing in this event?

All Qualified Players

There’s still quite a few more slots to be won here, from events like EVO 2025, CEO, The MixUp, and the Last Chance Qualifier! Keep an eye on fighting game esports in the coming weeks to see how the rest of the roster will fill out for Tekken 8 EWC.