Evo Japan Sets Guinness World Record Street Fighter 6 Bracket [2026 Update]

As originally reported by Dexerto Esports, Evo Japan has officially set a Guinness World Record for hosting the largest Street Fighter tournament in competitive fighting game history. Taking place in Tokyo, the flagship event garnered more than 10,000 total entrants across its roster of titles, with Street Fighter 6 serving as the undisputed centerpiece by drawing an unprecedented 7,685 registrations. While bracket seeded byes slightly adjust the active unique player pool, the milestone eclipses all previous records established by the fighting game community. The staggering registration surge highlights the enduring global momentum of Capcom's flagship title in its post-launch competitive lifecycle. Unlike past ecosystem disputes seen when , Evo Japan demonstrated unprecedented community solidarity and grassroots engagement. Capcom representatives and tournament organizers accepted the official certificate on-site, celebrating an unprecedented convergence of grassroots contenders and elite professionals competing across three days of intense open-bracket competition.