The Evolution Championship Series (Evo) returns to Las Vegas from August 1-3, hosting players from more than 60 countries around the globe for a weekend of high-stakes competition. Tens of thousands of the most passionate members of the fighting game community will reunite at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the second year in a row to celebrate the games that unite them – with only the top competitors bringing home the championship title.
With an expanded lineup of hit fighting games, insightful play-by-play commentary from veteran hosts, and first looks at upcoming games and hardware, this year’s Evo has more for fans to engage with than ever before.
Expanded game lineup and showfloor experiences
Over the past few years, Evo has continued to expand its gaming lineup and experiences. This year’s event is branching out with an expanded competition lineup now featuring 16 titles, including Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and Guilty Gear -Strive-.
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Attendees will have plenty of exciting activities to choose from throughout the weekend, including industry panels, hands-on demo experiences, and various activities at gaming publisher booths. There will also be a Cosplay Contest, an Artist Alley with over 100 vendors and creators, and an Evo Museum with exhibits that showcase historic fighting game artwork and memorable arcade controllers.
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First playable experience for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls at Evo 2025
Attendees can go hands-on with MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls at the Arc System Works booth from August 1 to 3. The showfloor demo will be made available to play using a variety of controllers, including the DualSense wireless controller, Razer Kitsune all-button arcade controller, as well as NACON Daija Arcade Stick. Slated for release in 2026, this 4v4 tag team fighter is a collaboration between PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games, featuring iconic heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe.
Be sure to also check out the Developer Combat Panel with key members of the Arc System Works and Marvel Games teams, taking place on Friday, August 1 at 8pm PT on the Evo Showcase Stage (players at home can also tune into Twitch.tv/Evo or PlayStation Esports’ YouTube channel).
Learn more about MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls activities at Evo 2025.
Be one of the first to see the FlexStrike wireless fight stick on display
Announced during the June 2025 State of Play, FlexStrike is the first wireless fight stick designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It uses PlayStation Link technology to deliver wireless connectivity with ultra-low latency for fighting games.
At Evo 2025, the FlexStrike wireless fight stick will be on display only* for the first time – visit the Fight Stick Museum and the Arc System Works booth for a first look at the fight stick and included sling carry case.
*Display unit does not reflect final product design, which is subject to change
PlayStation Store’s Summer Sale and deals directly from PlayStation
As part of PlayStation’s Summer Sale, running now through August 13, there will be amazing savings off top fighting games, including titles featured in Evo 2025’s lineup:
- TEKKEN 8 – Advanced Edition – 50% off
- Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition – 60% off
- Guilty Gear -Strive- Blazing Edition – 20% off
- FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves – Special Edition – 40% off
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – 61% off
- UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes – 50% off
Players attending Evo in Las Vegas will get 15% off select PS5 Accessories at direct.playstation.com from July 29 at 12:00AM until August 4 at 11:59PM (while supplies last). Offer includes popular items such as DualSense Edge wireless controllers, Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, Pulse Elite wireless headsets, fight sticks, racing gear, storage drives, and more. When ordering directly from direct.playstation.com, players can enjoy free standard shipping and free returns on eligible orders. EVO attendees will have access to the discount code at the event, which must be entered at checkout to take advantage of this exclusive offer.
Where to watch Evo Vegas 2025
For those who will be watching the show from home, visit Twitch.tv/Evo or head to PlayStation Esports’ YouTube channel to witness the world’s best players in competition, see the latest fighting game reveals, and connect with fellow fighting game fans.
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Whether players are tuning in from home or experiencing the thrill of the fight in-person from the Las Vegas Convention Center, there’s a lot to look forward to at Evo 2025. Enjoy!