How to watch EVO 2023 — schedule, games and broadcasts

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From August 4th to 6th, the Evolution Championship Series 2023 (EVO 2023), an annual gaming festival, will take place in Las Vegas. The event will include several tournaments in popular fighting games.

The Evolution Championship Series (EVO) — is one of the most prominent and prestigious annual esports events. It is a competitive tournament that focuses primarily on fighting games. Established in 1996, EVO has grown exponentially over the years and attracts thousands of participants and spectators from around the globe.

Notable EVO 2023 Participants

The main highlight of the Evolution Championship Series is the intense competition in various popular fighting games such as Street Fighter, Tekken, Super Smash Bros., Mortal Kombat, and many others. EVO has become a significant cultural phenomenon, with passionate communities surrounding each featured fighting game. It provides a platform for professional players and amateurs to showcase their skills, entertain audiences, and create unforgettable moments.

The event often includes side tournaments, exhibitions, and panels featuring top players and developers. In addition to the on-site attendance, Evo is also live-streamed, allowing millions of fans worldwide to follow the action and be a part of the excitement.

Main tournaments at EVO 2023

The Evolution Championship Series 2023 will also host many community showcase tournaments. Players will compete in BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Capcom vs SNK 2, Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2, Soulcalibur VI, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Vampire Savior and more. These tournaments are classified as amateur events — they usually have small prize pools, but the winners also receive EVO medals.

Most popular EVO 2022 tournaments

Last year, the EVO 2022 series tournaments attracted more than 250K Peak Viewers. The most popular tournament was Street Fighter V, and its final match between American player iDom and Japanese player Kawano gathered the most viewers. Last year Kawano emerged victorious in a very intense and challenging showdown. This year they both will play at Street Fighter 6 tournament.  More information can be found on the series report page.