Top TEKKEN 8 esports events to witness before TWT 2025 and Season 2 kick off
These tournaments, specifically the European TEKKEN Cup 3 and Mastercup Try Tokyo, have delayed the scheduled balance update for TEKKEN 8. These events are truly captivating to witness!
In TEKKEN 8, competition never ceases during the intervals of official World Tours. You can find the game showcased in numerous esports tournaments, and moreover, there are continuous global leagues running for it.
Prior to the commencement of the TEKKEN World Tour 2025, top-tier competitors sharpen their skills in the intense matches of the European TEKKEN Cup 3 Finals and Mastercup Try Tokyo. These events take place over a single weekend and span across two regions that historically have been significant for the game.
As TEKKEN 8’s Season 2 is about to begin, introducing fresh DLC characters and tweaking game balances, all players get the opportunity to observe high-tier battles – a great chance to learn from the masters and enjoy the game.
The release of Tekken 8 Patch 1.12 marked the beginning of the 30th Anniversary Fight Pass, which enabled the conduction of these particular tournaments without altering the game’s meta. All information regarding the European Tekken Cup 3 Finals and Mastercup Try Tokyo can be found here.
Where to watch the European TEKKEN Cup 3 Finals?
The upcoming European TEKKEN Cup 3 competition, which is an official esports event for TEKKEN 8, will be streaming live on both Bandai Namco Esports’ YouTube and TEKKEN’s Twitch channels. Furthermore, you can catch the finals of this tournament right here in the embedded stream below.
Schedule
The European TEKKEN Cup 3 Finals consist of three distinct phases, one of which is the Last Chance Qualifier. The following outlines the schedule for these events; we’ll provide the starting times as soon as they are announced.
- LCQ — Feb. 21
- Group Stage — Feb. 22
- Top 8 — Feb. 23
Where to watch the Mastercup Try Tokyo?
It’s a Japanese tournament, and the English stream is on the Majinobama Twitch channel.
| Japan | Europe | NA East | NA West | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 23 | 9:50 a.m. JST | 1:50 a.m. CET | 7:50 p.m. ET, Feb. 22 | 4:50 p.m. ET, Feb. 22 |
What is European TEKKEN Cup 3? Tournament details
The esports competition for TEKKEN 8 kicked off in October 2024, featuring numerous Major and Dojo tournaments across several European areas. The highest-ranked players from each area qualified for the European TEKKEN Cup 3 Grand Finals event.
List of participants
Here are the individuals who made it to the final round of the European TEKKEN Cup 3, representing their respective regions. Two additional competitors have qualified following the Last Chance Qualifier event.
| JoKaLainDanielmado | GosainPiKaHErnieBowl | TetsuSinFrizen | NinoTibetanoMinion Kevin | JoddACETBD | Kicking MachineFlowerTBD |
Results of European TEKKEN Cup 3 Finals
Once the matches for the European TEKKEN Cup 3 Finals have concluded, we’ll include the final outcomes in this section. So, keep an eye out for updates!
| Winners semi-finals | Winners final | Grand final |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| Losers round 1 | Losers quarterfinals | Losers semi-final | Losers final |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
Mastercup Try Tokyo: The best TEKKEN 8 players in Japan and in the world
Hailing from Japan is where many top-tier Tekken 8 players reside. At the Mastercup Try Tokyo tournament, we’ll get to see their prowess and unique local fighting styles on display.
As an avid fan, I’m thrilled to share that alongside the one-on-one tournament, there’s a team event known as Mastercup.13 taking place on February 22nd. This global spectacle welcomes top-tier players from around the world, including the future TWT 2024 champion, Rangchu.
The results of Mastercup Try Tokyo
It’s cool to see which TEKKEN 8 characters are joining the fight at this tournament. The info on who won the Mastercup Try Tokyo will be updated here too.
| Winners semi-finals | Winners final | Grand final |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| Losers round 1 | Losers quarterfinals | Losers semi-final | Losers final |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
Immediately following these competitive tournaments, we’ll delve into details about TEKKEN 8 Season 2. This subject is the focus of a special TEKKEN Talk stream on February 25th. It’s also possible that information regarding the TWT 2025 schedule will be shared as well.
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