Red Bull Kumite 2023
An epic battle comes to South Africa
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Where will the event take place?
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What dates will the event take place?
Red Bull Kumite will be set on July 2, 2023.
Click here to get your spectator ticket.
A Last Chance Qualifier will be set at the same place on July 1, 2023, but only registered players can attend.
Click here to register as a player.
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How can I compete?
Red Bull Kumite is an invitation-only event. You cannot register for the main event as a competitor.
However, the winner of the Last Chance Qualifier will be able to join the 15 invited players for the final tournament.
Click here to register for the Last Chance Qualifier.
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How can I spectate?
You can buy a visitor ticket to spectate at the Red Bull Kumite Main Event on site (July 2) here.
You cannot spectate on site at the Last Chance Qualifier. Only registered players can enter and spectate at the Last Chance Qualifier.
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How will competitors be chosen?
Fifteen pro players will be invited to the Red Bull Kumite Main Event by Red Bull, who will join one player who registered and qualified through the Last Chance Qualifier.
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What's the LCQ Tournament format?
- 128 players (open event)
- Double-elimination bracket
- First to two and first to three format (Top 4)
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What's the Red Bull Kumite Main Event Tournament format?
- 16 players (Invitation only)
- Single-elimination bracket
- All matches are first to five
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What are the prizes?
Red Bull Kumite Main Event prize pool:
- 1st Place – US $9,000*
- 2nd Place – US $5,000*
- 3rd & 4th Place – US $4,000* each
- 5th to 8th Place – US $3,000* each
- 9th to 16th Place – US $2,000* each
*Each amount includes VAT.
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