Esports World Cup Foundation announces multi-year partnership with Capcom

RIYADH: The Esports World Cup Foundation and Capcom have announced a multi-year partnership that integrates the Street Fighter e-sports ecosystem — Capcom’s Capcom Pro Tour and Street Fighter League — into the Esports World Cup for the next three years.

“Street Fighter has been at the heart of competitive gaming for decades, offering a pure test of individual skill, just you against your opponent,” said Fabian Scheuermann, chief games officer at EWCF.

“Its arcade roots created a social experience that still thrives today, from local communities to global arenas. Together with Capcom, we are creating new ways for fans and players to experience the game, while unifying the competitive ecosystem and ensuring the best players have a clear path to the biggest stage.

“Fighting games are a true test of skill, strategy, and resilience, and by bringing the Street Fighter 6 circuit to EWC, we are celebrating its legacy with a new generation of players and fans, strengthening its role in the wider gaming culture.”

As part of the agreement, the top eight players from Capcom Cup 11— the pinnacle of the Capcom Pro Tour (CPT)  — and 12 players from the Street Fighter League: World Championship, featuring elite competitors from Japan, the US and Europe, will earn direct qualification for the EWC 2025 Street Fighter 6 Finals.

An additional 10 slots will be awarded to winners of Capcom Pro Tour 2025 events, including Evo Japan and Vegas, CPT Combo Breaker, Blink Respawn, and CPT CEO, leading up to August 2025.

The remaining slots will be available to winners of professional and grassroots Street Fighter 6 events worldwide, including the EWC Last Chance Qualifiers in August 2025, culminating in 48 players competing on stage at the