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The Esports Advocate
It will be held at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The Evolution Championship Series (Evo) has confirmed the return of Chipotle as the presenting partner for its 2024 event. Scheduled for July 19–21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the tournament continues to serve as a major hub for the fighting game community. While the specific financial terms of the partnership remain undisclosed, the collaboration includes extensive brand integration throughout the venue and across social media platforms, alongside various fan-focused activations and giveaways.
The event features a diverse lineup of eight competitive titles, including Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 8, Mortal Kombat 1, and Guilty Gear -Strive-. Organizers have introduced a new "Arena Finals Experience" to highlight the top six finalists across all featured games. To accommodate attendees, the event has implemented a new all-inclusive ticketing structure that provides access to both the arena matches and the show floor for the duration of the three-day event.
Beyond the core tournament, the show floor will host an array of interactive experiences, such as an arcade area, a museum dedicated to arcade sticks, a vendor village, and a cosplay contest. The Evo Showcase will also return, providing a dedicated stage for publisher panels and game reveals. Owned by a joint venture between Sony Interactive Entertainment and RTS, a division of Endeavor, the event remains a cornerstone of the global esports calendar, with a separate regional iteration, Evo Japan, scheduled for April 2024 in Tokyo.
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