Evo announces new tournament destinations coming in 2027, including Saudi Arabia
in newsletterEsports Insider · 2026-02-23 · 6 min read · top_stories
Evo announced five new tournament locations launching in 2027—Singapore, Brazil, Morocco, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and China—following Saudi company RTS's acquisition of the fighting game championship. The FGC has expressed concern that expansion may dilute the prestige of an Evo championship. The organization plans a new qualifying format for a Fighting Game World Championship across events throughout the year.
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