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Xsolla at EVO Las Vegas 2026: Where fighting game culture meets the future of game commerce
June 26, 2026•2 min
Thirty years ago, a small tournament in California sparked a competitive fighting game movement that would grow into a global phenomenon. Today, EVO - the Evolution Championship Series - draws 10 million passionate fans worldwide and stands as the most prestigious stage in fighting game history. This year, Xsolla is stepping into the arena.
The World's Biggest Fighting Game Tournament
EVO has come a long way since 1996. Now operated by RTS and fully owned by Qiddiya, a Saudi megaproject backed by the Public Investment Fund, EVO has become a truly global franchise. The 2026 calendar includes Las Vegas, Japan, and Nice, France, with expansion planned for Brazil, Morocco, Mexico, China, and Saudi Arabia starting in 2027. This isn't just a tournament anymore. It's a worldwide platform.Presenting Partner of the EVO Hospitality Party
On Friday, June 26, Xsolla takes center stage as the Presenting Partner of the EVO Hospitality Party — a curated evening for 300+ guests, including clients, partners, game publishers, and EVO community members at RedTail Sports Bar inside Resorts World Las Vegas. Running from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, the event brings together some of the most influential voices in esports and competitive gaming under one roof. It's more than a party. It's a statement about where Xsolla is headed.A Commerce Partnership Built for Scale
Xsolla's presence at EVO isn't purely social. The company is actively advancing a deeper integration partnership with RTS and Qiddiya stakeholders — targeting Payments, Web Shop, and Backpack as the commerce infrastructure behind EVO's global ticketing and fan monetization. Phase 1 conversations center on tournament registration and payments, laying the groundwork for a long-term relationship that scales alongside EVO's global ambitions.Why This Matters
Fighting games have always been about more than competition - they're about community, culture, and belonging. As EVO expands into new markets across four continents, the infrastructure powering that growth needs to match the scale of the vision. Xsolla is here to build exactly that.Featured articles
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