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Aug 05 - Aug 08, 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 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.
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2026
LAST CHANCE QUALIFIERS TO EWC26
The Last Chance Qualifier returns! You've been waiting for a mass open qualifier, and we got it for you.

2026
Road to EWC: May 2026
May marked a major milestone on the Road to EWC. From the announcement that EWC 2026 will be hosted in Paris, France, to pivotal qualification battles at DreamHack Atlanta and EVO Japan, the competitive picture continued to take shape.

2026
EWC26 Paris Tickets are live
Get ready for the electric atmosphere of esports arenas, to spot your favorite clubs and players, and the chance to gather together with your community: EWC26 Paris will be an unforgettable experience at the

2026
Esports World Cup 2026 to be hosted in Paris, France
Esports World Cup 2026 will now be hosted in Paris, France, from JUL 6 - AUG 23

