Capcom announced Capcom Cup IX is set for February 12-19 next year, marking the end of competitive Street Fighter V play before Street Fighter 6 arrives. The major tournament will be held at the Avalon Hollywood & Bardot in Los Angeles, California.
Capcom’s latest trailer for the upcoming event highlights the official closing for official Street Fighter V tournament play as Street Fighter 6. Since the event will be at a major turning point for the franchise, Capcom will likely share more news about Street Fighter 6. The company has not revealed an exact release date for Street Fighter 6 yet.
Capcom Cup IX 2023 begins with Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ) on February 12 and February 13. LCQ will determine a winner to fill the last spot in the 32-competitor bracket. Group Stage Elimination will be held on February 14-16 followed by Street Fighter League World Championship 2022 on February 17-18. On February 19, the Capcom Cup IX World Finals will determine a brand-new champion to close out the competitive field for Street Fighter V.
Tickets for Capcom Cup IX 2023 are available now at Eventbrite. LCQ registration is available now at the official Capcom Pro Tour website.
Check out the new trailer below:
Street Fighter V: Champion Edition is available now for PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam. Lastly, Street Fighter 6 launches in spring 2023 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
