EVO Japan 2026 results - Winners & Top 8

Want to know which players made the Top 8 and who won it all at EVO Japan 2026? We've got each game's finals and winners here.

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EVO Japan 2026 brought thousands of players together in May 2026 for an incredible showdown, featuring the largest competitive Street Fighter 6 pool we’ve seen yet. Even so, no matter how many thousands show up, only one can win it all. Want to know who won in your favorite games, or if a certain player made it to the Top 8? We’ve got your covered here.

Last updated: May 1, 2026 @ 8:56 a.m. PT - This article is still in progress and will be updated as results are finalized.

EVO Japan 2026 results - Winners & Top 8

Here’s who made EVO Japan 2026’s Top 8 and was crowned champion in each game, as well as the character they used:

2XKO

  • 1st: Hikari (USA) (Akali/Ahri)
  • 2nd: Supernoon (USA) (Teemo/Ekko)
  • 3rd: Wawa (France) (Vi/Caitlyn)
  • 4th: Bleed (USA) (Ekko/Illaoi)
  • 5th/6th: Leffen (Sweden) (Teemo/Akali) / Ikoan (Japan) (Yasuo/Ekko)
  • 7th/8th: Kayne (France) (Warwick/Jinx) / Poka (Japan) (Akali/Ahri)

Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes

  • 1st: Oushuu-Hittou (Japan) (Seth)
  • 2nd: Chobi (Japan) (Ogre/Kuon)
  • 3rd: Mawaru (Japan) (Hilda)
  • 4th: Senaru (Japan) (Eltnum)
  • 5th/6th: Kaji (Japan) (Londrekia) / MIYAGI Muteki (Japan) (Izumi)
  • 7th/8th: Libekichi (Japan) (Mika) / mobu murabito (Japan) (Merkava)

Hokuto no Ken

  • 1st: K.I. (Japan) (Rei/Judah)
  • 2nd: Yuttori (Japan) (Raoh)
  • 3rd: KG (Japan) (Toki)
  • 4th: matayoshi (Japan) (Raoh)
  • 5th/6th: sankagin (Japan) (Kenshiro) / Osada (Japan) (Toki)
  • 7th/8th: Soddo (Japan) (Toki) / Mint Blancmanche (Japan) (Mamiya)

This covers our EVO Japan 2026 Winners and Top 8. Stay tuned to our FGC topic for more news and updates.

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