Red Bull Kumite returns to Paris for 10th Anniversary!

• For its 10th edition, the prestigious fighting game tournament returns to its origins in Paris, France
• The anticipated showdown will take place 5–6 April at Paris’ historic La Maison de la Mutualité
• 8 of the world’s greatest Street Fighter legends will go head-to-head against 8 hungry challengers locked inside the iconic Red Bull Kumite cage
• Public participant registration to compete opens 31 Jan, 8pm CET via Start.gg: start.gg/rbk2025
• Spectator tickets are available now: redbullkumite2025.eventbrite.fr
• Supporting the event, AGON by AOC returns as the official Monitor Partner alongside PlayStation Tournaments and Opel

Legendary fighting game tournament, Red Bull Kumite, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a highly anticipated return to the city that started it all. Descending in Paris, France at the historic La Maison de la Mutualité on 5–6 April 2025, the event promises two thrilling days of Street Fighter 6 action as 16 of the world’s most formidable players battle it out in an exhilarating showdown.

A spectacle set for the FGC history books, this year’s special anniversary edition offers an electrifying Art Deco-themed clash of generations as legends go head-to-head with the community’s underdogs. Upon the Great Gatsby-inspired stage, 8 Street Fighter icons, boasting victories across Red Bull Kumite, EVO, and the Capcom Cup, will face off against 8 hungry challengers, including the victors of the Last Chance Qualifier and Play-In stages. As the pressure mounts, legends and rookies alike will vie in a spectacular showdown to prove once and for all whether the new generation can dethrone the established leaders of the fighting game world.

With 14 players directly invited to compete in the Main Event on Sunday 6 April, the final two players completing the challenger’s roster will be decided via the Last Chance Qualifier and Play-In tournament on Saturday 5 April. With 256 slots available for hopeful players across the globe to fill, participant registration for the open bracket Play-In tournament opens 31 Jan, 8pm CET via Start.gg.

Each thrilling match is set to test the players’ skill, adaptability, and mental fortitude, culminating in one champion standing tall as the ultimate Street Fighter competitor. The main event on Sunday, April 6 will follow Red Bull Kumite’s signature format:

• A live drawing of the tournament bracket
• Intense single-elimination matchups in a first-to-5 format

Since its inception in Paris in 2015, Red Bull Kumite has established itself as a striking pillar of the global fighting game community’s calendar. Over the years, it has graced incredible venues in Japan, London, Las Vegas, and South Africa, delivering unforgettable moments to cement its status as a premier event for Street Fighter fans. Last year’s New York showdown was chock full of nail-biting action, as Saul Leonardo “MenaRD” Mena II triumphed after a fierce victory over Du “NuckleDu” Dang to lift the champion’s trophy in the Grand Finals.

As the anniversary edition looms, Red Bull Kumite Paris is poised to continue its tradition of bringing together the very best in heated competition, spectacular talent and the unmatched camaraderie of the fighting game community. With spectator tickets now on sale, fans can experience the electrifying atmosphere first-hand and witness the top players in the world compete inside the iconic Red Bull Kumite cage: redbullkumite2025.eventbrite.fr

Once again, the tournament will be joining forces with industry-leading partners to provide exceptional hardware to the event. Red Bull Kumite Paris welcomes the return of the global leader in gaming monitors, AGON by AOC as the Official Monitor Partner who offer exceptional visual clarity and ultra-high refresh rates to competitors. They’ll also be joined by PlayStation and local sponsors Opel.

Watch Red Bull Kumite Paris live on 5 & 6 April via Red Bull Gaming’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

To stay up to date with all Red Bull Kumite news, head to: redbull.com/kumite