EVO France 2026: All Tournament Winners + Prize Money
EVO France 2026, the second Evolution Championship held in Europe, has concluded in Nice with champions crowned across eight main tournaments and eight side tournaments. The event showcased the competitive fighting games scene with prize pools exceeding €100,000 across various competitions.
The tournament featured several significant competitive moments, including the penultimate Major of the 2XKO Competitive Series, marking one of the first major tournaments for Avatar Legends in the competitive circuit. A notable achievement came from Team Vitality’s Jeon ‘Jeondding’ Sang-hyun, who claimed his first Tier 1 EVO victory in Tekken 8, representing a major milestone in his esports career.
In Street Fighter 6, Dual Kevin emerged victorious, securing €20,000 in prize money and qualifying for Capcom Cup 13, one of the season’s premier competitive events. This victory underscores the competitive depth and prestige associated with Street Fighter 6’s tournament scene.
EVO France 2026 reinforces Europe’s growing prominence as a destination for major fighting game tournaments and competitive gaming events. The diversity of titles competing—from established franchises like Street Fighter and Tekken to newer competitive entries like 2XKO and Avatar Legends—demonstrates the breadth of the modern fighting games esports landscape.