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Introducing the Evo Community Series’ PlayStation 4 Tournaments – PlayStation.Blog

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Jun 2, 2021


Since we announced the next chapter of our story with Evo in March, we’ve been gearing up for an exciting Evo 2021 Online tournament in August. Today, we’re thrilled to reveal even more opportunities for you to play, watch and learn your favorite fighting games as we help kick off the Evo Community Series, a global celebration of the fighting game community (FGC) starting on June 10.

Evo Community Series (June 10 – Aug. 3)

Starting next week, the Evo Community Series features more than 120 tournaments across the globe, $74,000 in total prizing, and more than 100 hours of broadcasts.

As part of this community celebration, PlayStation is hosting three tournaments from June 10 through August 3. Eligible PS4 players in select regions across the globe will be able to participate in these open-format competitions for a chance to vanquish rivals and win cash prizes (details below). Select matches will be broadcast on the PlayStation Twitch and YouTube channels, as well as Evo’s Twitch channel.

Whether you can perform frame-perfect inputs or simply enjoy watching the execution of a tricky combo, this culmination of fans’ commitment to the fighting game community brings together different scenes over a shared love for the genre. Look forward to a record-breaking number of upsets, underdogs, and unforgettable moments at these highly accessible events. Register today on the PlayStation Competition Center or the Events tab on your PS4 console.

Evo 2021 Online (August 6-8 and 13-15)

Ready to showcase your skills on a global stage? Registration for Evo 2021 Online opens today! Entry is free, and aspiring champions in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America* can sign up to compete in the world’s longest-running fighting game competition at evo.gg. 

PS4 Tournaments in the Evo Community Series

PlayStation Tournaments FGC Arcade: Evo Edition

DatesJune 10 – June 22RegionsNorth America, EuropePrizing$20,000 global prize poolFeatured titles$20,000 global prize poolGranblue Fantasy: Versus, Guilty Gear Strive,Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, Tekken 7Rules & eligibility Active PS Plus membership required. Must be 18+ and a member of an eligible country.**  Void where prohibited. See full rules. Fight for glory in this pro-am tournament celebrating newcomers and underdogs. Free open qualifiers then swiss rounds will culminate in the winner challenging a pro for bragging rights and cash winnings from a $20,000 prize pool. Gain valuable insight from interviews and enjoy round table talent starring the voices of the community. For details on how to participate and watch, visit: Compete.playstation.com

PlayStation Tournaments Evo 2021 Online Warm-up

DatesJune 26 – July 13RegionsNorth America, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, AsiaPrizing$19,000 global prize poolFeatured titlesGuilty Gear Strive, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, Tekken 7Rules & eligibilityActive PS Plus membership required. Must be 18+ and a member of an eligible country.*** Void where prohibited. See full rules.Itching for competition and want to get some experience in before the real fight begins? Get a taste of the tension and fury to come in Evo 2021 Online. Players who fight to the top will get a cut of a $19,000 global prize pool as well as special rewards like themes and avatars. For details, please visit: Compete.playstation.com

PlayStation Tournaments Evo 2021 Online Side Tournaments

DatesJuly 8 to Aug. 3RegionsNorth America, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Asia, JapanPrizing$35,000 global prize poolFeatured titlesBlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON, Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Soulcalibur VI, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r]Rules & eligibilityActive PS Plus membership required. Must be 16+ and a member of an eligible country.**** Void where prohibited. See full rules. This festival of regional events brings together communities to celebrate Evo and the FGC. Look forward to new friendships, rivalries, and that special feeling only fighting games can deliver, with a  $35,000 global prize pool on the line. For details, please visit: Compete.playstation.com

Evo’s biggest year yet is just getting started. We hope you’ll join our community celebration and come test your skills with players around the world as we get ready for Evo 2021 Online! Stay tuned here and to evo.gg for more details in the coming weeks.

*Players in the following locations  are eligible to participate: United States, Canada, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Venezuela, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, Argentina, Ireland, UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Western Russia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate will only operate in North America, Europe and Latin America regions.

** Active PS Plus membership required. Must be 18+ and a member of an eligible location. Void where prohibited. See full rules Players in the following locations are eligible to participate: United States, Canada, Mexico, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey Ukraine, UK

***Active PS Plus membership required. Must be 18+ and a member of an eligible location. Void where prohibited. See full rules. United States, Canada, Mexico, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey Ukraine, UK, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan,  Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay  Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate will only operate in North America, Europe and Latin America regions.

**** Active PS Plus membership required. Must be 16+ and a member of an eligible location. Void where prohibited. See full rules United States, Canada, Mexico, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey Ukraine, UK, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay



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