The Evolution Championship Series (Evo) represents the largest and longest-running fighting game tournament in the world. It returns to in-person action this August for the first time since 2019. For 20+ years, Evo has brought together the best of the best from around the world in an electric exhibition of skill and fun. Evo 2022 will feature 7,445 competitors from 63 countries, bringing together the love of fighting games from across the globe. For additional details FAQ for Evo 2022, click HERE.
The Evo 2022 Event Schedule is live HERE.
First draft competition brackets and other information about the convention experience, developer booths, vendors, artisans, a free-play retro arcade, and more are also available HERE.
Players and fans from around the world will gather at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino to honor their competitive spirits in an open format tournament crowning World Champions.
Featured video games at the event:
- Street Fighter V: Champion Edition – PS4 (Capcom)
- Guilty Gear -Strive- PS4 (Arc System Works)
- Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate – PS4 (Warner Bros. Games)
- TEKKEN 7 – PS4 (BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment)
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV – PS4 (SNK)
- MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA – PS4 (Lasengle)
- DRAGON BALL FighterZ – PS4 (BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment)
- Granblue Fantasy: Versus – PS4 (Cygames and XSEED)
- Skullgirls: 2nd Encore – PS4 (Autumn Games)
Friday, August 5th through Sunday, August 7th, 2022 8:00 a.m – doors open for attendees.
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino – 3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119 Bayside D, E, and F Exhibit Halls in the South Convention Center.
Media Credential pickup will be in the South Convention Center at the VIP/Special Access desk. Follow signage throughout Bayside Hall toward the South Convention Center.
Media Credential Pickup Times:
- Thursday, 10am – 10pm
- Friday, 6am – 9pm
- Saturday, 7am – 9pm
- Sunday, 8am – 9pm
Sunday, August 7th – Finals take place at Michelob ULTRA Arena
