The ESports World Cup TEKKEN 8 main event is set to kick off in Riyadh on August 21, promising an intense showdown as 32 elite players compete for a staggering $1 million prize pool.
The tournament’s champion will walk away with a hefty $300,000, adding to the stakes of this high-octane competition.
Out of the 32 contenders, 28 secured their spots through a series of affiliated TEKKEN 8 events held throughout the year, while the remaining four earned their places in last weekend’s Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ).
The lineup features a strong presence from Pakistan, with eight skilled players including Arslan Ash, Atif Butt, The Jon, Usama Abbasi, Hafiz Tanveer, Bilal Ilyas, Farzeen and Sajawal aiming for the title.
These Pakistani stars will face formidable opponents from around the globe, including South Korea’s renowned players Knee, Ulsan, Jeondding, Lowhigh, and CherryBerryMango.
Europe is represented by Germany’s Sephiblack, while Saudi Arabia’s Raef stands as the hometown hero, ready to defend his turf in this fiercely competitive arena.
With such a diverse and talented roster, the TEKKEN 8 tournament is poised to deliver some of the most thrilling matches in the ESports World Cup’s history.
Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the start of this epic event, as these top-tier fighters battle for glory and the lion’s share of the million-dollar prize.
The event is scheduled to start at 7:00 pm PST tonight.
| 21 August | 22 August | 23 August |
| Groups Phase 1 | Groups Phase 1 and Phase 2 | Groups Phase 2 and Finals |
Here are the links for the event.
| Twitch | LINK |
| Youtube | LINK |
