TEKKEN is arguably the best fighting game in the world, and its inclusion in the Esports World Cup is a testament to its popularity. With a million dollars to play for, the tournament is set to bring 32 of the best players under one roof to give us one of the most exciting TEKKEN tournaments of the year.
Format
Set to kick off with Group Stage 1, the tournament will divide 32 players across four double-elimination brackets with 8 players in each. The top four from each group will advance to Group Stage 2, where the top four from each group will once again head to the single-elimination playoffs.
Teams
- DRX
- Twisted Minds
- Virtus.pro
- Falcons
- Weibo Gaming
- Team Vitality
- Freecs
- REJECT
- VARREL
- Gaimin Gladiators
- Natus Vincere
- FURIA
- Team Liquid
- Team Spirit
- ROC Esports
- ONIC Esports
- All Gamers (AG.AL)
- MOUZ
- Karmine Corp
- ZETA DIVISION
- Ninjas in Pyjamas
- Geekay Esports
- RRQ
- Disguised
- Team Flash
- GamerLegion
- DRX Red
- Sentinels
- T1
- Gen.G
The remaining slots are under contention at the LCQ, and with a few days to go, the competition is heating up already.
Schedule
Set to take place from August 4 to August 7, the main event follows the LCQs, which will determine on the LCQs that will give us all the organizations or players who will be heading to the big stage for the event.
Where to Watch
Just like all of the other Esports World Cup events, TEKKEN 8 matches will be streamed across the official YouTube and Twitch channels, with updates and highlights set to be shared on the event’s social media platforms.
With the best players and organizations in TEKKEN coming head-to-head for a $1 million prize pool, we are about to witness one of the biggest tournaments in the history of TEKKEN esports. Action is the name of the game, and no player will be holding back in their quest to lift the trophy.
