Red Bull Kumite
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Apr
6
Apr
For its prestigious 10ᵗʰ edition, Red Bull Kumite returns to where it all began in 2015: Paris, France!
Eight of the world’s greatest Street Fighter legends will set foot inside the iconic Red Bull Kumite cage to face off against eight underdogs, all determined to claim victory and lift the ultimate fighting game trophy.
The most prestigious tournament in the fighting-game calendar returns to Paris for a special anniversary edition.
This time, two worlds will clash in a spectacular showdown that’s set to be etched in the FGC history books:
- On one side, eight legendary competitors who boast between them supreme victories across Red Bull Kumite, EVO and the Capcom Cup.
- On the other, eight spirited underdogs eager to usurp the old guard’s reign. Their team will feature the year’s rookies combined with the winners of the Last Chance Qualifier and the Red Bull Kumite Play-in.
As the two sides prepare for battle, will the new generation be strong enough to defeat the most experienced players on the fighting game circuit?
More than just an anniversary edition, this year’s Red Bull Kumite will descend on Paris to answer the all-important question: will the underdogs have what it takes to defeat the fighting game scene’s most legendary players?
Red Bull Kumite is the first major event for Street Fighter 6 following the Capcom Cup Finals drawing to a close. The tournament is gearing up to host 16 players in a fierce battle of wills, and the stakes have never been higher:
- Fourteen strong players from all over the world are directly invited for the MAIN EVENT.
- One of the two final participants must qualify from the LAST CHANCE QUALIFIER (LCQ)
- One of the two final participants must qualify from the PLAY-IN
These 16 titans will face off in 'first to five' matches to determine the ultimate Red Bull Kumite Champion!
The Event
For its 10ᵗʰ anniversary edition, the iconic Red Bull Kumite cage is set to descend on Paris, France’s historic Maison de la Mutualité across Saturday 5 and Sunday 6, April 2025.
- April 5: On the first day, 256 players will compete in the Last Chance Qualifier to earn one of the two remaining spots for the Main Event. At the same time, spectators will be able to watch the Top 8 of the Play-In: the finals of the World Qualifiers with eight players who have qualified from across the globe. The winner of the Play-In will take the last available spot for the Main Event of Red Bull Kumite.
- April 6: On the second day, the fighting game world’s most difficult competition will return with its unique, high-stakes format: a live draw of the tournament bracket by the players followed by simple elimination from start to finish in 'first to five' matches.
Don’t miss your chance to witness this phenomenal clash of titans up close as Red Bull Kumite returns to Paris. Book your tickets now!