Capcom Cup 2027 – Tokyo, Japan

• March 10, 2027
  Event date:
• March 14, 2027
  Event end:

What to expect

Capcom Cup 13 is the premier official world championship for Street Fighter 6, the pinnacle event of the Capcom Pro Tour season that brings together 48 players who qualified through global Capcom Pro Tour Premier and World Warrior events. Held at the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena in Tokyo, this tournament crowns the Street Fighter 6 world champion with a grand prize of $1,000,000, the largest ever for a fighting game tournament.

The event runs alongside the Street Fighter League World Championship 2026, featuring top qualifying representative teams from three global regions: Japan, Americas, and EMEAA, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Together, both championships attract a record-high attendance, with the most recent edition drawing 20,000 attendees across five days, making it one of the largest fighting game gatherings in history.

Expect high-stakes competition on a sumo dohyo transformed into esports stage, with massive LED screens, traditional sumo venue architecture, and intense crowd energy. The format includes group stage elimination rounds, Top 16 to Top 8 playoffs, and grand finals. Special performances, developer announcements, and Battle Hub integration allow both in-person and online fans to experience the championship.

Capcom Cup has evolved from small hotel ballroom events to filling Ryogoku Kokugikan, symbolizing the growth of fighting game esports in Japan and globally.

Event dates

Event Dates: March 10–14, 2027

Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan

Official Website: https://sf.esports.capcom.com/capcomcup/cc13/

Tournaments: CAPCOM CUP 13 and Street Fighter League World Championship 2026

Format: Five-day event featuring group stages, elimination rounds, and finals

Schedule Structure Based on Previous Editions:
Early days feature group stage elimination rounds and Street Fighter League qualifiers
Middle days feature Top 48 to Top 16 progression
Final weekend features CAPCOM CUP 13 TOP 16 to FINAL and SFL World Championship Final
Grand finals typically held on final two days with opening ceremony and special performances

Exact daily schedule with door and start times is announced via official Capcom Fighters social media and official website closer to event. All times are JST.

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Venue & exhibition site

Main Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan, 1-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan. Also known as Ryogoku Sumo Hall, this is Japan’s most famous sumo arena with capacity of approximately 11,000. It features traditional sumo architecture with upper tier box seats, lower tier masu seki boxes, and bleachers transformed for esports viewing.

Historical Use: Capcom Cup 11 and Capcom Cup 12 were both held at Ryogoku Kokugikan, establishing it as the home for Capcom’s world championships for three consecutive years. The venue’s unique blend of traditional Japanese culture and modern esports production creates iconic visuals.

Exhibition Site Layout: Main dohyo area becomes central stage with player stations, large screens above, and commentary booths. Seating areas are divided into bleachers, arena floor, and premium box seats. Lobby areas host merchandise sales, sponsor booths, and Battle Hub viewing stations where fans can watch via in-game feature.

Facilities: Ryogoku Kokugikan offers traditional chanko restaurant, souvenir shops, sumo museum, and full accessibility support. The venue is known for hosting both sumo tournaments and major esports events.

Full gaming programme

Capcom Cup 13 Main Programme: Premier official world championship for Street Fighter 6 bringing together 48 players who qualified through global Capcom Pro Tour 2026 events. Tournament format includes round-robin group stages followed by double elimination Top 16 bracket. Total prize pool for Capcom esports tournaments exceeds $2.1 million across all events, with $1 million grand prize for Capcom Cup winner.

Street Fighter League World Championship 2026: Features top qualifying representative teams from Japan, Americas, and EMEAA regions. Teams compete in 3v3 format with unique strategic elements. Prize pool increased from $200,000 to $400,000 in recent season, with winning team prize of $700,000 in some reports. Winning team crowned world champion alongside individual champion.

Side Events: Community exhibitions, Battle Hub events where players can watch finals for free in-game without commentary, and special performances.

Developer Programme: Announcements of new characters, costumes, and balance updates for Street Fighter 6, including free costume releases for all characters.

Qualifying Circuit: Capcom Pro Tour 2026 Premier events run as offline events around world, each winner earning place in Capcom Cup 13, plus World Warrior regional events over several months. Up to nine Premier events plus expanded focus on Japan and new region added.

Featured games & developers

Primary Game: Street Fighter 6 is the sole main title for Capcom Cup, developed by Capcom. The game has become the most popular fighting game globally with thousands of entrants at qualifiers.

Developer: Capcom Co., Ltd., with esports business department led by Tetsuya Tabuchi. Capcom has committed to promoting industry development through building structure aimed at expanding esports ecosystem.

Supporting Titles: While main tournament is Street Fighter 6, Street Fighter League features team-based competition within same game.

New Characters and Content: Recent editions have introduced newcomer Yasmine and other characters, with main visual for Capcom Cup 13 highlighting newcomer. Costumes and stages are showcased during event.

Technology: Street Fighter 6 features modern rollback netcode, cross-platform play, and Battle Hub social space where finals can be viewed for free.

Esports tournaments & competitions

Capcom Cup 13: Individual world championship with 48 qualified players competing for $1,000,000 grand prize. Prize pool distribution includes payouts for Top placements, with total prize pool for Capcom Cup and related events exceeding $2.1 million. Winner qualifies as world champion and secures place in esports history alongside previous winners like Wang UMA Yuan-hao and Sahara, who won recent edition.

Street Fighter League World Championship: Team championship with top teams from three regions. Features strategic team battle format where team composition and order matter. Recent winning team was REJECT from Japan.

Capcom Pro Tour Qualifiers: Global circuit includes Premier events and World Warrior regional events where players earn qualification points and direct spots to Capcom Cup.

Qualification Path: Bangladeshi gamer SI Anik won Capcom Pro Tour 2026 South Asia Final and holds title of Esports Nations Cup 2026 Asia South and East Regional Champion, qualifying for Capcom Cup 13. Similar regional finals worldwide determine final 48.

Competition Format: Group stage elimination rounds lead to Top 16, then Top 8, then Finals on main stage at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Tournament & event schedule

Five-Day Structure Based on Previous Editions:

Early Days – Group Stages: Group stage elimination rounds and Street Fighter League qualifiers. Players compete in round-robin groups to advance. Bleacher seating available.

Mid Days – Playoffs: Top 48 to Top 16 progression, with elimination brackets. Upper tier box seats and bleachers available.

Final Weekend – Finals: CAPCOM CUP 13 TOP 16 to FINAL and SFL World Championship Final held on main stage with full production, special performances, and trophy ceremonies.

Daily Operations: Doors typically open mid-morning with matches starting shortly after, continuing into evening. Exact door and start times announced via official channels.

Broadcast Schedule: Matches streamed via official Capcom Fighters channels, with potential pay-per-view options for finals and free viewing option in Battle Hub without commentary.

Ticket types

Official ticketing for in-person attendance is via lottery sales and general sales through Ticket Pia and other authorized platforms. Pricing converted to USD from previous editions.

In-Person Ticket Types Based on Previous Editions:

Bleachers – Group Stage Days: Approximately $13. Price listed as 2,000 yen for bleachers during group stage elimination rounds and Street Fighter League qualifiers.

Upper Tier Box Seats – Group Stage Days: Approximately $60 to $66. Price listed as 10,000 yen for venue’s upper tier box seats during early rounds.

Bleachers – Finals Weekend: Approximately $40. Best bleacher spots jumping to 6,000 yen for weekend finals, representing increase from previous Capcom events.

Upper Tier Box Seats – Finals Weekend: Approximately $132. Box seats increasing to 20,000 yen for finals weekend, doubling from early rounds.

Premium Seating: Some editions have offered premium arena floor seating with even higher pricing, often around $80 to $150 depending on proximity to stage.

Pay-Per-View Streaming Tickets: For online viewing of finals, pricing has been controversial and adjusted after backlash. Initial pricing was $40 bundled for both days or $27 each day, then reduced to approximately $10 for 2-day bundle and $6 for single day. Pricing listed as 1,500 yen for 2-day bundle and 900 yen for single day in revised structure. Free viewing technically available in Battle Hub without commentary.

Lottery Sales: Tickets for final period from Saturday to Sunday are sold via lottery starting in early October, with general sales after lottery.

All in-person tickets include access to merchandise areas and side events.

VIP & premium access

Premium Box Seats: Upper tier box seats at Ryogoku Kokugikan offer traditional Japanese seating with cushions and small tables, providing best views and most comfortable experience. These seats are most expensive tier and include access to exclusive lounge and catering in some editions.

Arena Floor Premium: Front arena floor seats closest to main stage, offering direct view of players and large screens.

VIP Experiences: Some editions include meet-and-greet opportunities with players, access to VIP lounge with complimentary drinks, and exclusive merchandise such as limited edition tote bags and programs.

Industry and Press Access: Press and industry professionals can apply for press passes via Capcom esports business department for photo pit access and backstage interview opportunities.

Sponsor Hospitality: Sponsor guests receive hospitality in premium boxes with catering featuring chanko nabe, traditional sumo hot pot.

Battle Hub Premium: While free viewing is available in Battle Hub without commentary, premium in-game items may be offered for purchasers of pay-per-view tickets.

Exhibitors & gaming companies

Main Exhibitor: Capcom Co., Ltd. as organizer and game developer, showcasing Street Fighter 6, new characters, costumes, and future roadmap.

Hardware Partners: Peripheral manufacturers showcasing arcade sticks and controllers optimized for Street Fighter 6.

Sponsors: Previous sponsors have included technology companies, energy drink brands, and gaming peripheral companies supporting prize pools.

Merchandise Vendors: Official Capcom Cup merchandise including apparel, figures, and exclusive event goods.

Media Partners: Esports media, fighting game community websites, and streaming platforms covering event.

Battle Hub Integration: Capcom’s Battle Hub social space serves as virtual exhibitor where fans worldwide can gather to watch finals.

Exhibition halls & gaming zones

Main Arena: Central dohyo area transformed into esports stage with player stations, large LED screens, and commentary booths.

Bleacher Zones: Traditional sumo bleacher seating surrounding main stage with tiered views.

Box Seat Zones: Upper tier box seats offering private box experience with traditional seating.

Lobby Exhibition: Ryogoku Kokugikan lobby hosts merchandise sales, sponsor booths, and photo spots with Capcom Cup trophy and character standees.

Battle Hub Zone: Dedicated area where attendees can log into Street Fighter 6 Battle Hub to watch streams and interact with global audience.

Press and Media Zone: Designated area for press interviews with qualified players.

Game demos & new releases

New Character Reveals: Capcom Cup often features reveal of new Street Fighter 6 characters and gameplay trailers. Newcomer Yasmine highlighted in Capcom Cup 13 main visual.

Costume Reveals: Announcement of free costumes for all Street Fighter 6 characters, with some costumes releasing during event.

Balance Updates: Announcement of upcoming balance patches and system updates for Street Fighter 6.

Hands-On Demos: Attendees can try upcoming characters and content at demo stations in lobby.

Battle Hub Updates: Updates to Battle Hub features and in-game events tied to Capcom Cup.

Future Roadmap: Capcom shares roadmap for Capcom Pro Tour next season and Street Fighter League expansions.

Event rules

Ticket Requirement: All attendees must have valid ticket with QR code or electronic ticket. Lottery winners must purchase within specified period.

Entry Procedure: Electronic ticket must be displayed at entrance with ID verification for premium seats.

Pay-Per-View Rules: Streaming tickets provide access to official stream with commentary. Co-streaming may be restricted. Free Battle Hub viewing available without commentary.

Behavior: No harassment, no outside food and drink in seating areas, follow staff instructions for crowd flow, no smoking except designated areas.

Photography: Photography allowed in lobby areas but flash photography and video recording may be restricted during main stage matches. Professional cameras may be prohibited.

Cosplay: Cosplay may be allowed with prior registration and adherence to costume guidelines, no excessive exposure and safe props only.

Age Restrictions: All ages welcome, but children under certain age must be accompanied by guardian. Some seating areas may have age restrictions.

Re-entry: Generally no re-entry after exit, except with special wristband from staff.

How to get there

Address: Ryogoku Kokugikan, 1-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan.

Nearest Stations: Ryogoku Station on JR Sobu Line, 1 minute walk to main entrance. Ryogoku Station on Toei Oedo Line, 5 minutes walk. Also accessible from Asakusabashi and Kinshicho stations.

From Major Hubs: From Tokyo Station, take JR Sobu Line Rapid to Ryogoku Station, about 10 minutes. From Shinjuku, take JR Sobu Line to Ryogoku, about 20 minutes. From Shibuya, take JR Yamanote to Akihabara then Sobu Line to Ryogoku, about 25 minutes.

From Airport: From Haneda Airport, take Keikyu Line to Asakusa then Toei Asakusa Line to Ryogoku, or take Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho then JR Yamanote to Akihabara then Sobu Line, total about 45 to 60 minutes. From Narita Airport, take Narita Express to Tokyo Station then Sobu Line to Ryogoku, total about 90 minutes.

Public transport & parking

Public Transport Strongly Recommended: Ryogoku Kokugikan has no dedicated parking and roads around Ryogoku are heavily congested during events. Public transport via JR Sobu Line and Toei Oedo Line is most reliable.

Train Frequency: JR Sobu Line and Toei Oedo Line run frequently with extra services during major events.

Bus: Toei Bus and other city buses stop at Ryogoku area.

Parking: No official event parking. Nearby coin parking lots charge premium rates, typically $15 to $30 per day and fill quickly. Avoid driving.

Taxi: Taxis from central Tokyo cost approximately $15 to $30. Expect heavy traffic after finals end.

Accessibility Transport: Ryogoku Station has elevators. Ryogoku Kokugikan is barrier-free with accessible seating and wheelchair spaces.

Accommodation areas

Best Areas to Stay:

Ryogoku and Asakusa: Closest area with hotels like Richmond Hotel Premier Tokyo Oshiage, Hotel Tavinos Asakusa, and Asakusa Tobu Hotel ranging $80 to $150 per night. Walking distance to venue and rich in traditional culture.

Akihabara and Kanda: Electronics and gaming hub with easy Sobu Line access to Ryogoku. Hotels like Akihabara Washington Hotel and Remm Akihabara range $90 to $160 per night.

Tokyo Station and Nihonbashi: Central location with luxury and business hotels. Hotels like Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi and Mandarin Oriental Tokyo range $150 to $400 per night.

Budget Options: Capsule hotels and hostels near Asakusa and Ryogoku offer $30 to $60 per night.

Book at least two to three months in advance as Capcom Cup attracts 20,000 attendees and nearby hotels sell out quickly, especially with cherry blossom season tourism.

Accessibility

Venue Accessibility: Ryogoku Kokugikan is fully barrier-free with elevators to upper tiers, accessible restrooms, and wheelchair spaces in bleachers and box seats.

Wheelchair Tickets: Wheelchair spaces available via advance application through official inquiry form.

Hearing and Visual Assistance: Main stage finals have large screens providing close-up views of gameplay. Commentary available via venue speakers and streaming.

Language Support: Event includes Japanese and English commentary for international audience, with announcements in both languages.

Contact for Accessibility: Contact Capcom esports business department via official website inquiry form for specific accessibility needs.

Previous year’s highlights

Capcom Cup 12: Held at Ryogoku Kokugikan with 48 players fighting for $1,282,000 prize pool. Total prize pool for Capcom esports season exceeded $2.1 million. First prize remained $1,000,000. Sahara, an ED player from Japan, won Capcom Cup 12, marking first-time participant victory. Team REJECT won Street Fighter League World Championship 2025. Event drew record 20,000 attendees. Pay-per-view pricing initially set at $40 bundled then reduced to $10 for 2-day bundle and $6 single day after fan backlash, with free Battle Hub viewing option without commentary.

Capcom Cup 11: Held at Ryogoku Kokugikan with similar format, featuring 48 players. Wang UMA Yuan-hao won Capcom Cup X with $1,000,000 prize, largest ever for fighting game tournament at that time.

Historical Legacy: Capcom Cup has grown from small events to filling sumo arena, with prize pools increasing from thousands to over $2 million across all Capcom esports events. Decision to hold at Ryogoku Kokugikan for three consecutive years demonstrates commitment to Japanese esports market.

Community Reaction: Pay-per-view decision sparked backlash in fighting game community, leading to Capcom walking back pricing and offering reduced rates and free Battle Hub option, showing community influence on business decisions.

Official tickets

Official Website: https://sf.esports. capcom.com/capcomcup/cc13/

Ticket Platform: Ticket Pia, ePlus, and official Capcom Cup ticketing links announced via Capcom Fighters social media

Lottery Sales: Ticket lottery sales start early October for in-person attendance at Ryogoku Kokugikan, with general sales after lottery

Streaming Tickets: Pay-per-view streaming tickets available via official website, with pricing to be announced closer to event. Previous pricing was $10 for 2-day bundle and $6 single day after reduction. Free Battle Hub viewing available without commentary.

Social Media: Official X @CapcomFighters and @CAPCOM_eSports for announcements, ticket information, and main visual reveals

Contact: Via official website inquiry form and Capcom esports business department

Main Visual: Official main visual for Capcom Cup 13 highlights newcomer Yasmine and is shared via Capcom Fighters account on X

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