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Get your Kamehameha ready for two Dragon Ball World Tour Finals

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As a hardcore Dragon Ball fanatic, I’ve had my share of battles with FighterZ and Sparking! ZERO. Although these two games have their unique styles, they both encapsulate the raw, exhilarating energy of the iconic Dragon Ball fights. Pro esports players pull off some mind-blowing feats in them!

An exciting esports tournament featuring Dragon Ball FighterZ (DBFZ) takes place in Los Angeles, California, on March 15 and 16 next year. This event marks the conclusion of the World Tour 2024-2025 Finals for DBFZ. Meanwhile, arena fighter Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO extends an invitation to fans to join the Grand Finals of its intense competition, which is also the official global competitive circuit.

Initially scheduled for January 2025, the Finals had to be pushed back because of the Los Angeles wildfires. However, with a few adjustments in the tournament format, we’ll finally get to see clashes between the top DBFZ and Sparking! ZERO players worldwide.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve got to admit, the buzz surrounding these tournaments is electrifying, but there’s an undeniable undercurrent of melancholy. The fighting games community (FGC) seems to sense that this could be the twilight of official support for Dragon Ball FighterZ esports. The competitive prospects for Sparking! ZERO are looking a bit hazy due to its unique gameplay dynamics. But hey, here’s hoping we get some grand and thrilling announcements yet!

Ready for an unforgettable time with Dragon Ball players at the Battle Hour 2025? Dive into this Xpsp article that breaks down all the essentials regarding the DBFZ and Sparking! ZERO World Finals. Don’t miss out on the action!

Where to watch the Sparking! ZERO and DBFZ World Finals 2024-2025?

Bandai Namco Entertainment produces not just one, but two Dragon Ball video games, and they utilize two distinct YouTube channels for the live streaming of the Dragon Ball FighterZ (DBFZ) and Dragon Ball Super: Broly (DBSZ) Esports World Tour Finals.

  • Bandai Namco Esports — For Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour Finals 2024-2025.
  • Bandai Namco Entertainment America — For the Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Dramatic Showdown Grand Finals.

You can watch the DBFZ World Tour Finals 2024-2025 right here, as the stream is embedded below.

Schedule

2024-2025 DBFZ World Tour Finals and the Exciting! ZERO Dramatic Showdown Grand Finals take place on March 15th and 16th. As soon as a comprehensive schedule is provided, we will update this segment.

Format and participants

These competitions mark the end of recognized esports leagues. Following numerous preliminary rounds, the leading Dragon Ball FighterZ and Sparking! ZERO players made it to the championship brackets.

Dragon Ball FighterZ

The 15 highest-ranked players on the Dragon Ball FighterZ global leaderboard, along with the victor of Evo 2024, have secured their places in the championship rounds.

Due to the cancellation of the Last Chance Qualifier, competitors who were leading in the regional rankings (from online tournaments) sadly missed out on their opportunity to compete at the Finals.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO

The midway point in the DBSZ Dramatic Showdown brought about a considerable shift. Certain events got scrapped, leading to just eight competitors taking part in the climactic Grand Finals instead.

For this tournament, there’s a specific character assigned to each participant as a starting point. But, the players also get the freedom to choose an extra character from a pool of forty fighters.

Results

In this part, we’ll include the outcomes from both the Dragon Ball World Tour Finals for the years 2024-2025 – the Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour and the Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Dramatic Showdown Grand Finals. Keep an eye out to find out who emerged victorious in these exciting events!

Senzu Bean for Dragon Ball FighterZ

Following the acclaim of the Marvel vs. Capcom series within the tag-team gaming niche, Dragon Ball FighterZ successfully translated this formula into the realm of Super Saiyans. For a number of years, DBFZ was among the most electrifying titles in competitive fighting game scenes. Regrettably, even the best things eventually conclude.

1) In the most recent update, the gameplay has become even more challenging for dedicated players, leading some top competitors like DBFZ Evo 2024 Champion INZEM to step away from the competition. He shared a video detailing his motivations, and it seems he’s not alone in this decision.

In France, Dragon Ball FighterZ continues to maintain a high level of popularity, even securing a spot as one of the featured games at Evo France 2024.

At the World Tour 2024 Finals, what we might be looking at as the equivalent of a senzu bean for DBFZ could very well be a major announcement. Although it’s rather optimistic to anticipate Downloadable Content (DLC), one can never tell! A more plausible guess is the unveiling of Dragon Ball FighterZ 2, a fresh take on its fantastic team-based format. After all, everyone dreams a little, don’t they?

Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO — Casual future or more?

In essence, the game Sparking! ZERO captures the fiery spirit of Dragon Ball anime more effectively in many ways. Unlike the traditional 2D battles, Super Saiyans engage in combat within a three-dimensional space. Additionally, some characters exhibit extraordinary strength that would make it impossible for others to match, such as Krillin standing no chance against Blue Vegito. Translating these dynamics into a game creates an exciting arena fighter. However, this setup may not be ideal for a title aiming for competitive play.

In 2024, we included Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO on our list of the most perplexing fighting game metas due to its unique challenges in the competitive scene. Despite being a great casual game, DBSZ undeniably faces difficulties when it comes to competitions.

At the DBSZ Dramatic Showdown Grand Finals, the organizers aim to address the esports imbalance by limiting character choices. Is this a viable solution, or is the game intended for casual play? The upcoming Sparking! ZERO tournament during Dragon Ball Battle Hour 2025 should provide an answer to this question.

At Evo Japan 2025, which takes place from May 9 to May 11, is where the next competitive season for many fighting games commences. On the other hand, qualifiers for Mortal Kombat 1’s Pro Kompetition 2025 are already underway, and MK1 viennality 2k25 kicks off the first Demi God tournament.

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2025-03-14 15:41

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