Saudi Arabia's RTS Acquires EVO Fighting Game Tournaments
Saudi Arabia's RTS has acquired the EVO fighting game tournament series. EVO 2026 is scheduled for June 26-28 at Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall.
Saudi Arabia's RTS Acquires EVO Fighting Game Tournaments
Saudi Arabia's RTS has officially acquired the EVO fighting game tournament series, marking a major shift in ownership for one of the fighting game community's most prestigious events.
The acquisition means that future EVO tournaments will operate under new management, though the tournament will continue its tradition of bringing together the world's best fighting game players. EVO 2026 has already been scheduled to take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall from June 26 to 28.
What This Means for Fighting Game Fans
EVO has long been the premier destination for fighting game competitions, featuring popular titles that often include anime-inspired fighters like Dragon Ball FighterZ, Guilty Gear Strive, and BlazBlue. The tournament attracts thousands of competitors and spectators from around the globe each year.
The fighting game community has significant overlap with anime fandom, as many popular fighting games draw inspiration from anime and manga. Major tournaments like EVO often serve as platforms for announcing new anime fighting game content, character reveals, and updates.
While details about how RTS plans to operate future EVO events remain limited, the 2026 tournament date suggests the company intends to maintain EVO's annual tradition. Fighting game fans and anime enthusiasts alike will be watching to see how this ownership change affects the tournament's format, game selection, and overall experience.
The fighting game tournament scene continues to grow globally, and this acquisition represents one of the most significant business moves in the competitive gaming space in recent years.