Evo France 2026 Tekken 8 action runs from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11 in Nice, France. The winner earns a direct invite to the TEKKEN World Tour 2026 Finals. Only 3 players have already secured that spot. Arslan Ash is skipping the event, so the field is open. Bob is a character to watch, and Bandai Namco will show the Roger Jr. gameplay trailer on Oct. 11, before the Top 8.
This guide covers the schedule, stream links, players to watch, and results.
Evo France 2026 Tekken 8 Overview
Tekken 8 is the second-biggest tournament at Evo France 2026 by entrant count. Street Fighter 6 holds the top spot. The three-day event takes place at the Palais des Expositions in Nice.
The stakes are clear. The champion receives a direct invite to the TWT 2026 Finals. Three other players have already earned one through Evo Japan, Evo Las Vegas, and the Tekken 8 Esports World Cup. Evo France is the last event in that group of qualifiers.
Players who reach the Top 8 also earn extra standing points. Those points matter because the TWT series is close to its end. For some players, Evo France is one of the last chances to lock in a Finals spot.
Recent patches also fixed some balance issues in Tekken 8. This tournament shows how those changes play out at the top level.
Tekken 8 Evo France 2026 Schedule
Tekken 8 matches run across all 3 days of the event. Pools start on Oct. 9, and the Top 24 plays on Oct. 10. The Top 8 closes the tournament on Oct. 11.
| Date & Time | Tournament stage |
|---|---|
| Oct. 9, 2 p.m. CEST / 8 a.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. IST | Round 1 pools |
| Oct. 10, 10 a.m. CEST / 4 a.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. IST | Rounds 2 and 3 pools |
| Oct. 10, 6 p.m. CEST / 12 p.m. ET / 9:30 p.m. IST | Top 24 |
| Oct. 11, 2 p.m. CEST / 8 a.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. IST | Top 8 |
The official main stage schedule lists the Tekken 8 Top 8 from 2:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. CEST on Oct. 11. That is 5:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. IST. Start times are estimates, so they can shift during the event.
How to Watch Evo France 2026 Tekken 8
The official English stream runs on the Evo Events YouTube channel and the Evo Twitch channel. French streams also cover specific games, including Tekken 8. Viewers can find them on the Evo France YouTube and Twitch channels.
Roger Jr. Gameplay Trailer and Bob
Bandai Namco will show a gameplay trailer for Roger Jr. during Evo France 2026. The reveal is planned for Oct. 11, ahead of the Top 8. Roger Jr. is a kangaroo who hides in his mother’s pocket during fights. He still peeks out during some moves.
Roger Jr. is the third DLC character in Tekken 8 Season 3. Bob is the second. Bob reached general access on Aug. 25, 2026. He was one of the most anticipated DLC additions, and he plays with power and speed. Evo France gives top players a stage to show what they can do.
What Comes Next in TEKKEN World Tour 2026
The TWT 2026 series still has a few Master and Challenger tournaments left. Thaiger Uppercut closes the qualifier series in Thailand from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15.
The TWT 2026 Global Finals take place in Singapore at Evo Singapore. Bandai Namco lists the dates as Jan. 14 to Jan. 17, 2027, with the final bracket on Jan. 17. The Finals carry a US$300,000 prize pool. The Tekken 8 event at Evo Singapore also serves as the Last Chance Qualifier.
