TEKKEN 8 players adapt to meta adjustments to win big at CEO 2025
The tournament underway is serving as a preliminary for the Master-level TEKKEN World Tour 2025 (TWT 2025). At CEO 2025, four spots for the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) are up for grabs. Yet, the game has undergone a significant update not too long ago. Might this recent patch influence the characters selected and the tournament’s outcome?
As a gamer, it’s comforting to know that the intense competition in TEKKEN 8 Season 2 doesn’t disrupt the esports calendar. Despite the chaos, the top players seamlessly adapt to every twist and tweak the developers introduce – even the updates!
At the CEO 2025 event, you’ll find TEKKEN 8, following an update known as Patch 2.02. This game is working on refining both defense and offense, and we expect to see the results of these adjustments during high-level esports competitions.
2025 sees our CEO bringing together the cream of the crop in TEKKEN. Among them are Arslan Ash, ATIF, and a handful of other exceptional players from Pakistan. The South Korean contingent, represented by Rangchu and ULSAN, is also geared up for the fight, all vying for TWT ranking points. There’s no shortage of formidable competitors from the U.S. at this event too.
All the essentials for the TEKKEN 8 tournament at CEO 2025 are available: the live stream, match schedules, information on the global league, and final outcomes.
Where to watch TEKKEN 8 at CEO 2025: Stream
The official channel of TEKKEN on Twitch broadcasts the CEO 2025 tournament.
Schedule
TEKKEN 8 matches are part of all three tournament days at CEO 2025.
| Date | Tournament stage | NA East | NA West | Europe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 13 | Pools | 12 p.m. ET | 9 a.m. PT | 6 p.m. CEST |
| Saturday, June 14 | Pools and Phase 2 | 10 a.m. ET | 7 a.m. PT | 4 p.m. CEST |
| Sunday, June 15 | Top 24 | 11 a.m. ET | 8 a.m. PT | 5 p.m. CEST |
| Sunday, June 14 | Top 8 | 3 p.m. ET | 12 9.m. PT | 9 p.m. CEST |
Results, TEKKEN at CEO 2025
We’ll add the final results of the TEKKEN 8 tournament at CEO 2025 to this section. Stay tuned!
Final standing
| Placement | Player | Character | TWT 2025 points earned | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | 560 | EWC 2025 | |
| 2 | TBD | 400 | EWC 2025 | |
| 3 | TBD | 300 | EWC 2025 | |
| 4 | TBD | 220 | EWC 2025 | |
| 5-6 | TBD | 180 | – | |
| 7-8 | TBD | 180 | – | |
| 7-8 | TBD | 150 | – | |
| 7-8 | TBD | 150 | – |
Top 8
| Winners semifinals | Winners final | Grand final |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD |
| Losers round 1 | Losers quarterfinals | Losers semifinal | Losers final |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
TEKKEN World Tour 2025 before CEO
Since its launch at Evo Japan 2025, the formal TEKKEN 8 esports tournament series has primarily hosted a limited number of Master and Challenger tournaments.
- Evo Japan 2025 — Knee is the winner
- Brussels Challenge Major Edition 2025 — KingReyJr
- Combo Breaker 2025 — Mulgold
- Battle Arena Melbourne 15 — Arslan Ash
Unlike tournaments such as the SNK World Championship and Capcom Pro Tour, the TWT 2025 Finals event does not offer direct invitations. Instead, players must aim to secure a position within the top 20 on the global leaderboard. Participating in and excelling at Master-tier events, like TEKKEN 8 CEO 2025, can significantly boost this ranking as these tournaments award the highest number of points.
TEKKEN 8 Esports World Cup 2025 qualifier
Besides the champion of TEKKEN 8 EWC 2024, who hails from ULSAN, a total of 31 other contestants are also set to compete in this year’s tournament.
The very same major esports tournaments competing in TWT 2025 are also contenders for the Esports World Cup 2025 qualifiers, featuring CEO 2025 among others. Here is a roster of players who have already secured their places for TEKKEN 8 EWC 2025 qualification rounds.
- Riyadh Clash 2 — ATIF
- Evo Japan 2025 — Knee, Mulgold, Mangja, and PINYA
- Brussels Challenge Major Edition 2025 — KingReyJr
- Combo Breaker 2025 — EDGE, Arslan Ash, LowHigh, Rangchu
- Battle Arena Melbourne 15 — Farzeen, Chikurin, NOBI, KEISUKE
- Headstomper 2025 — ILIAS
For the EWC 2025, there are now more opportunities for players with lower rankings to participate, as additional qualifiers have been introduced. However, following the CEO 2025, there will only be two remaining ways to qualify: The MIXUP 2025, taking place from July 5-6, and Evo Las Vegas 2025, which runs from Aug. 1-3.
Just before the grand TEKKEN 8 Esports World Cup 2025 commences, there’ll be a Last Chance Qualifier event, providing an extra opportunity for four players like me to secure their spot in the main tournament!
Don’t forget to catch the upcoming major events at CEO 2025! The Capcom Pro Tour qualifier, featuring Street Fighter 6, is a top-tier tournament not to be missed!
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2025-06-13 17:13