Founded in 2002, EVO is now recognized as the most prestigious fighting game competition in the world. Its 2024 edition in Las Vegas brought together more than 10,000 competitors, confirming a growing enthusiasm for this historic esports genre.
The choice of Nice as the destination for EVO 2025 is perfectly in line with this dynamic. A true crossroads of innovation, technology, and sport, the region, supported by the Metropolitan Tourist Office, is establishing itself as a major player in esports and events in Europe. The City of Nice has taken a significant step in recent weeks by becoming the first major city in France to create a delegation dedicated to esports. This ambitious initiative aims to strengthen its commitment to this sector. With a particularly active local scene and regular events, Nice has become an essential host city for major fighting game competitions. Furthermore, French players such as Olivier "Luffy" Hay and Marwan "Wawa" Berthe have already made EVO history by winning this prestigious tournament, highlighting the region's importance in the esports ecosystem.
EVO in Nice represents a real opportunity for the city to strengthen its role as a destination of choice for international events. The event will enhance a local offering already rich in top-tier sporting events, such as the Tour de France, the 2024 Olympic Games, and the 2019 Women's World Cup. This global event will generate considerable economic benefits and showcase Nice's ability to host major international events, while offering participants and spectators an exceptional setting between the sea and the mountains.
The official tournaments of EVO France 2025 will feature the flagship titles of the versus fighting scene:
Street Fighter 6
Tekken 8
Guilty Gear -Strive-
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
EVO in Nice represents a real opportunity for the city to strengthen its role as a destination of choice for international events. The event will enhance a local offering already rich in top-tier sporting events, such as the Tour de France, the 2024 Olympic Games, and the 2019 Women's World Cup. This global event will generate considerable economic benefits and showcase Nice's ability to host major international events, while offering participants and spectators an exceptional setting between the sea and the mountains.
The official tournaments of EVO France 2025 will feature the flagship titles of the versus fighting scene:
Street Fighter 6
Tekken 8
Guilty Gear -Strive-
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
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Opening times
Opening times
From 10 October 2025 until 12 October 2025 -
