Capcom Partners With EWC To Elevate Global Esports Scene 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Capcom Co Ltd (Capcom) has announced a three-year partnership with the Esports World Cup Foundation’s Esports World Cup (EWC) event held in Saudi Arabia as part of the company’s esports initiative.

In a statement, Capcom said as part of a national project in Saudi Arabia, the inaugural EWC last year brought together 1,500 top players and 200 clubs from 100 countries, significantly influencing the global esports tournament scene.

In the first year of the partnership, Capcom’s three official global tournaments—Capcom Pro Tour, Capcom Cup, and Street Fighter League—will earn the right to compete in the upcoming EWC in Riyadh this summer. Additionally, EWC winners will secure a spot in Capcom Cup 12.

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Moving forward, Capcom will establish a cooperative framework with the EWC to enhance the presence of Street Fighter 6 in the global esports scene and aim for growth of its esports business in the global market.

Meanwhile, the recently concluded Capcom Cup 11 and Street Fighter League: World Championship 2024, held at Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena from March 5 to 9, attracted 14,000 attendees and recorded over 10 million online viewers across multiple languages.

Following this achievement, Capcom has confirmed that Capcom Cup 12 will also be held at the same venue next season, as part of its efforts to energise the global esports market while promoting the growth of esports in Japan.

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Capcom is committed to promoting industry development through building a structure aimed at expanding the esports ecosystem so that fans and competitors alike can enjoy the thrill of competition.

-- BERNAMA