The GTW 2026 New Year Championship is underway in Shanghai, China, featuring a star-studded lineup of players and a thrilling tournament format. This event is a special blend of invited players and qualifiers, including last-chance qualifiers, adding an extra layer of excitement. The tournament is split into two days, each with its own set of games and prize pools.
On the first day, Street Fighter 6 takes center stage with a total prize pool of 45,000 Yuan ($6,486) up for grabs. The second day features a Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves bracket, also with a 45,000 Yuan prize pool. The last-chance qualifiers are crucial, offering different spots for each game, with Street Fighter 6 having three spots and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves having five spots available.
The main brackets kick off after the qualifiers, and the action is streamed live on Billibilli (https://live.bilibili.com/23426712). The tournament is packed with top players, including Falcons|Xiaohai, 2G|Blaz, Reject|Tokido, Falcons|E.T., WBG|Poongko, PWS|DCQ, CR|Tachikawa, ESAHK|Micky, GG|Xian, Falcons|Xyzzy, AG|Yunwu, and many more.
The Street Fighter 6 Top 16 battle log showcases intense matches, with 2G|Blaz emerging as the champion after a hard-fought grand final against Falcons|Xiaohai. The Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Top 8 battle log also reveals exciting matchups, with players like Seal Seal Qing, GTW|Tiger, and WBG|Poongko battling it out. The event schedule is set for February 7th and 8th, with all times in China Standard Time, and time zone conversions provided for global viewers.
