The road to the Street Fighter League World Championship 2026 comes through Pasadena this November as Street Fighter League: Americas presented by 8BitDo, takes over the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium for the SFL Americas Finals on Sunday, November 8, during Anime Pasadena 2026.
Following a season of intense 4-on-4 team competition in Street Fighter™ 6, the top teams from Street Fighter League: Americas will face off live on stage for the regional championship and the opportunity to represent the Americas at the Street Fighter League World Championship 2026 which will take place at the legendary Ryogoku Kokugikan venue in Tokyo, Japan, from March 10-14, 2027.
The SFL Americas Finals are presented by 8BitDo, maker of the 8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro. Designed for competitive fighting games, the compact all-button controller features a customizable button layout, a built-in 1.47-inch display, Tournament Lock, and a Cable Lock System for secure play during high-pressure matches.
Fans can experience the action in person as part of Anime Pasadena, with the SFL Americas Finals scheduled to begin at approximately 5:00 p.m. PT. Fans in attendance can also look forward to exclusive giveaways and other surprises throughout the event.
For those who can’t participate in-person, the complete SFL Americas Finals broadcast will be available live and free on Capcom Fighters’ Twitch and YouTube channels.
Experience the Street Fighter League: Americas Finals Live
For the first time, the SFL Americas Finals will be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, bringing professional Street Fighter 6 competition to one of Southern California’s biggest celebrations of anime, gaming, and pop culture.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Approximately 5:00 p.m. PT
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
300 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
SFL Americas Finals tickets are available for $20, with a limited number of $57 VIP tickets offering premium seating and exclusive SFL merchandise and collectibles.
Fans attending in-person will also have opportunities to receive exclusive Street Fighter League giveaways and prizes throughout the Finals.
Fans attending Anime Pasadena can add the SFL Americas Finals to their weekend plans and close out Sunday by witnessing top level competitive fighting game action, live on stage, delivered by some of the best Street Fighter 6 players in the world.
Tickets are available now: Street Fighter League: Americas Finals Tickets
Watch Live on Capcom Fighters
Can’t make it to Pasadena? Watch the SFL Americas Finals live and free on Capcom Fighters’ Twitch or YouTube channels beginning at approximately 5:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, November 8.
Twitch: twitch.tv/capcomfighters
YouTube: youtube.com/@CapcomFighters
Tune in to see which team will be crowned SFL Americas Finals Champion and earn the right to represent the region on the global stage at the Street Fighter League World Championship 2026.
For the latest Street Fighter League news, schedules, standings, and results; visit streetfighterleague.com.
ABOUT STREET FIGHTER LEAGUE
Street Fighter League is Capcom’s premier professional team competition featuring Street Fighter 6. In Street Fighter League: Americas, teams of four professional players compete throughout the season in a unique team battle format that combines individual skill, team strategy, and matchup preparation.
The SFL Americas Champion will advance to the Street Fighter League World Championship, where the best Street Fighter League teams from around the world will compete for the global title.
ABOUT STREET FIGHTER 6
Street Fighter 6 represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter series with a combination of fighting game innovations and content across three core game modes – Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Players around the world can experience Street Fighter 6 now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and PC via Steam.
For the latest information on Street Fighter 6, visit the Street Fighter 6 website and Capcom Press Center.
ABOUT ANIME PASADENA
Anime Pasadena is an annual celebration of anime, cosplay, gaming, and pop culture held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. Returning for its eighth year November 6–8, 2026, the event brings together fans for a weekend featuring more than 400 vendors and artists, more than 60 celebrity guests, cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, an arcade zone, live entertainment, industry and fan panels, photo opportunities, giveaways and more.
For tickets and additional information, visit animepasadena.com.
ABOUT 8BITDO
Founded in 2013, 8BitDo is a global gaming hardware company combining inspiration from classic gaming with modern functionality. Known for retro-inspired design and cross-platform compatibility, 8BitDo creates controllers, keyboards, and accessories for console, PC, and mobile gaming. For more information, visit 8bitdo.com.
Contact:
Sabrina Ho
Capcom USA Esports
sabrinah@capcom.com
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